Enrolment Open · Start your Allied journeyNever Give Up
Book a TourApply Online
Robotics, coding and CAT/computing

Enrolment Open

Home / Curriculum

Curious minds. Confident learners.

Explore the subjects and learning areas in each branch's enrolment pack, from early learning to Grade 12.

Apply OnlineBook a Tour
CURRICULUM BY BRANCH

Learning that grows with your child

All branches welcome children from three months. Robertsham, Fordsburg Girls and Fordsburg Boys continue through Grade 12; Castle for Kids continues through Grade 3. Select your branch for its school learning areas and subject choices. Grade RRR is also called Grade 000.

Robertsham

3 months–Grade 12

Care and age-appropriate sensory play, movement and exploration from 3 months; formal learning areas begin in the pre-school grades.

Pre-school

RRR (Grade 000), RR and R

  • English Home Language
  • Life Skills
  • Mathematics

Foundation Phase

1–3

  • English Home Language
  • Afrikaans First Additional Language
  • Mathematics
  • Life Skills

Intermediate Phase

4–6

  • English Home Language
  • Afrikaans First Additional Language
  • Mathematics
  • Life Skills
  • Natural Sciences and Technology
  • Social Sciences

Senior Phase · Grade 7

7

  • English Home Language
  • Afrikaans First Additional Language
  • Mathematics
  • Life Orientation
  • Creative Arts
  • Economic and Management Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Technology

Senior Phase · Grades 8–9

8–9

  • English Home Language
  • Afrikaans OR isiZulu First Additional Language (choose one)
  • Mathematics
  • Life Orientation
  • Creative Arts
  • Economic and Management Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Technology

FET Phase

10–12

  • English Home Language
  • Life Orientation
  • Afrikaans OR isiZulu First Additional Language (choose one)
  • Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy (choose one)
Additional subjects by grade

The branch confirms subject availability, combinations and final choices.

Grade 10 · Accounting; Arabic Second Additional Language; Business Studies; Computer Applications Technology; Economics; History; Information Technology; Life Sciences; Mandarin Second Additional Language; Physical Sciences; Religion Studies; Tourism

Grade 11 · Accounting; Arabic Second Additional Language; Business Studies; Computer Applications Technology; Economics; History; Information Technology; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences; Religion Studies; Tourism

Grade 12 · Accounting; Business Studies; Consumer Studies; Economics; Geography; History; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences; Religion Studies; Tourism

SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | ENGINEERING | MATHEMATICS

STEM at the heart of learning

Curious minds. Practical skills. Confident problem-solvers.

Allied builds its curriculum around Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Strong subject knowledge, language skills and creativity support a connected approach: learners ask questions, investigate, create solutions and explain their thinking.

Learning develops from early discovery and practical projects to scientific enquiry, design challenges and computational thinking. Activities are adapted to the learner's grade and connect classroom knowledge with everyday problems.

Four connected ways to learn

Science

Observe, investigate and use evidence.

Technology

Code, connect and create.

Engineering

Design, build, test and improve.

Mathematics

Count, measure, reason and solve.

Early discovery

For babies and toddlers, discovery begins through sensory play, movement and exploration. Older children develop early STEM thinking through sorting, counting, building, simple experiments and age-appropriate coding and robotics activities.

Coding, robotics and practical science

Hands-on tasks encourage teamwork, safe investigation and perseverance. Learners try an idea, review what happens and improve their next attempt.

Edited proposed activity: Castle · Early foundation · Robotics and sequencing.
Edited concept of Fordsburg Boys foundation learners actively doing robotics and coding.
Robotics, coding and computing

PEOPLE | POTENTIAL | PURPOSE

ASSESSMENT & SUPPORT

No learner left behind

Assessment & reporting

Regular, transparent reporting keeps parents informed.

Learner support

Caring intervention for learners who need extra help.

Extra lessons

Targeted intervention to close learning gaps.

Homework & study

Structured study support builds strong habits.

Robotics and coding at Robertsham

Practical projects connect logical thinking, teamwork and digital skills.

Robertsham · collaborative robotics

Robertsham · collaborative robotics

A foundation buddy session connects building, simple instructions and teamwork.

CODE · BUILD · TEST · IMPROVE

Practical thinking, from their first ideas to their next challenge

Age-appropriate coding and robotics connect sequencing, problem-solving and practical design. Older learners extend these habits through computing and scientific investigation, guided by their branch curriculum.

Explore STEM learning

Sport, arts and the confidence to take part

Movement, play and creative expression complement academic learning. Explore activities for each campus and discuss the current programme during your school tour.

Castle for Kids · Balance play, climbing and discovery

Castle for Kids · Balance play, climbing and discovery

Play, movement and creative exploration for the early years through Grade 3.

Explore Castle for Kids
Fordsburg Girls · Cricket, netball and teamwork

Fordsburg Girls · Cricket, netball and teamwork

These activities focus on ball skills, cooperation and growing confidence.

Explore Fordsburg Girls
Fordsburg Boys · Soccer, drama and outdoor play

Fordsburg Boys · Soccer, drama and outdoor play

Soccer skills, storytelling, drama and foundation climbing encourage participation.

Explore Fordsburg Boys
Robertsham · Chess, sport and new challenges

Robertsham · Chess, sport and new challenges

Chess, soccer, swimming, netball and basketball connect strategy, movement and teamwork.

Explore Robertsham

See the curriculum in action

Book a tour to meet the team and explore the learning spaces.

Book a school tour
Learning together in an Allied Schools classroom

People · Potential · Purpose

Get a feel for your child’s school

Explore our classrooms, meet the team and discover how learning comes to life. We would love to show you around.

Prefer to take the next step? Apply now.