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2 | ISDO (PTY) LTD Company Number: 2002/013971/07 ALMA MATER: GDE Registration Number: 700400014 and Company Reg number: 1998/009377/08

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About our academic scholarship applications

The focus at Alma Mater is to develop well-rounded young men and women who are specifically

groomed to excel at secondary and tertiary education level. The Cambridge International

Examinations were created for this exact purpose. Students can now also complete their A- levels at

Alma Mater, which greatly benefits students who want to pursue careers in highly specialised fields

such as medicine. We provide a safe, friendly and disciplined learning environment in which we

build social and academic skills and develop self-confident students.

Our curriculum is recognised internationally by the best universities in the world. Alma Mater's

excellent academic standards and highly committed staff serve to expedite our goal for students to

attain to their full potential and fulfill all their aspirations.

Over the past 4 years we’ve awarded scholarships to over 150 students.

Alma Mater International School award scholarships to Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, AS- and A- level students.

Alma Mater Scholarship students can become part of our international tertiary scholarship

programme, providing them with the opportunity to choose any degree course of study in Canada,

USA, UK and China.

Upon application, the following will be assessed and considered:

• compulsory online entrance assessment,

• academic achievements,

• sport achievements,

• leadership roles and community service involvement

Level of Scholarships for 2018

Grade 7 and 8 (Junior High): Range between R 4 000.00 and R 18 200.00 per annum

Grade 9 and 10 (IGCSE):

Range between R 5 506.00 and R 19 200.00 per annum

AS Level and A Level:

Range between R 5 506.00 and R 20 400.00 per annum

Special Conditions: The Alma Mater International School Board of Directors’ decisions on scholarships are final and non-negotiable. Scholarships are reviewed on an annual basis and will be re-awarded annually subject to the academic performance; behavioural attitude towards learning and overall behaviour and participation at school of all the recipients.

Scholarships cannot be transferred to another student/sibling and is granted subject to the acceptance of the conditions as listed below:

- Application for Admission Forms must be completed and signed (As per Admission Policy) - Student Code of Conduct signed by the student and parent/s or guardian - Admission policy signed by the parent/s or guardian - Proof of payment to accompany the Admission Application



Subject Choices 2017/18

Student name and surname

CIE Exam number

Parent/Guardian Mr/Mrs :

I have read and accept the Admission Policy of Alma Mater.

Student: Parent/Guardian:

I have read and understand the UNIVERSITIES SOUTH AFRICA

requirements.


I understand that Part Time courses

offered are subject to demand.


Date of signature Date: Date:

How to choose your subjects

1. The following age groups are recommended: • Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) for 14 -16

years. • Cambridge AS Level (Advanced Subsidiary Level) and A Level (Advanced Level) for

16 -19 years.

2. Ensure that your subject choices adhere to the Universities South Africa requirements for exemption on page 4 if you want to go to university.

3. Choose subjects from the correct groups on page 4 to ensure that you will be able to go to

university. 4. Afrikaans, English First Language and Mathematics (either Extended or Core) are

compulsory subjects up to the end of IGCSE. Physics and Chemistry are highly recommended.

5. If a student wants to continue with a subject on AS-Level a C-symbol on the IGCSE

Extended level is the minimum requirement. 6. Afrikaans 2nd Language can be written off at the end of Grade 10 only if an A or B symbol is

achieved AND at least a B symbol for IGCSE English. 7. Core and extended options are available at IGCSE level in Mathematics only. Please note –

an IGCSE subject on Core cannot be taken on AS Level. 8. Personal Growth Programme (PGP) is a compulsory course additional to the minimum

subject requirements per grade.



MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS PER GRADE

IGCSE COURSE

GRADE 8 GRADE 9 GRADE 10

Subject choices only to be done at the end of Gr 8.

Choose 7 subjects from the subject list.

3 Compulsory: English 1st Language, Afrikaans 2nd Language

and Mathematics. Choose another 4 subjects.

Continue with 7 subjects. Permission required from the

Principal/Deputy Principal to make changes to subject choices.

AS/A LEVEL COURSES

AS LEVEL: GR 11 & 12 A LEVEL: A1 & A2 A LEVEL: YEAR 13

6 Subjects are recommended. A minimum of 4 AS Level subjects

are required.

6 Subjects are recommended for A1. Continue with 3 subjects on A2.

3 Subjects are recommended. Symbols required B and above.

Entrance to Degree Courses according to Universities South Africa (Higher Education South Africa) (NSC Matric with Exemption)

• 4 x AS Levels passes at grade D plus 1 x

IGCSE at grade C • 2 x A Level passes at grade E plus 3 x

IGCSE at grade C

Entrance to Diploma and Certificate Courses according to South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (NSC Grade 12 Equivalence)

• 2 x AS Level passes at grade E plus 3 x

IGCSE at grade C • 2 x AS Level passes at grade E plus 5 x

IGCSE at grade E • 1 x A Level pass at grade E plus 5 x

IGCSE at grade E

University of Pretoria General Admission Requirements

APS NSC SC HG

M-Score SC SG

M-Score HIGCSE / NSSC HL

IGCSE/ GCSE NSSC OL/ O-Level

AS-Level A-level IB HL IB SL APS

Gr-11 Gr- 12

10 A 7 10

9 9

8 B 6 8

7 7 (80-100%) A 1 A A C 5 7 7

6 6 (70-79%) B A 2 B B D 4 6 6

5 5 (60-69%) C B 3 C A C E 3 5 5

4 4 (50-59%) D C D B D 2 4 4

3 3 (40-49%) E D 4 E C E 1 3 3

2 2 (30-39%) F E F D/E 2 2

1 1 (0-29%) G F G F/G 1 1

NSC – National Senior Certificate (completed Grade 12 in and after 2008) SC HG – Senior Certificate Higher Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008) SC SG – Senior Certificate Standard Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008) HIGCSE – Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education

IGCSE – International General Certificate of Secondary Education NSSC – Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate A-Level – Advanced Level O-Level - Ordinary Level AS – Advanced Subsidiary Level IB – International Baccalaureate Schools (Higher Levels & Standard Levels)

* Subject to change.



ALMA MATER SUBJECT LIST: CIRCLE SUBJECT OF YOUR CHOICE

AS LEVEL A LEVEL A LEVEL

COURSES GRADE 8 GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 GRADE 11 GRADE

12

YEAR 13

LANGUAGES Introduction

to IGCSE IGCSE IGCSE AS Level AS Level A1 A2 A1 & A2

Afrikaans Language N/A N/A N/A 8679 8679 8679 8679 N/A

Afrikaans 2nd Language Compulsory 0548 0548 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

English 1st Language Compulsory 0500 0500 9093 9093 9093 9093 9093

French Foreign Language N/A 0520 0520 8682 8682 9716 9716 9716

IsiZulu 2nd Language* N/A 0531 0531 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

SCIENCES Introduction

to IGCSE IGCSE IGCSE AS Level AS Level A Level A Level A Level

Biology Compulsory 0610 0610 9700 9700 9700 9700 9700

Mathematics (Core) N/A 0580 0580 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Mathematics (Extended) Compulsory 0580 0580 9709 9709 9709 9709 9709

Physics Compulsory 0625 0625 9702 9702 9702 9702 9702

Chemistry Compulsory 0620 0620 9701 9701 9701 9701 9701

HUMANITIES/

VOCATIONAL

Introduction

to IGCSE IGCSE IGCSE AS Level AS Level A Level A Level A Level

Accounting Compulsory 0452 0452 9706 9706 *9706 *9706 *9706

Art & Design Compulsory 0400 0400 9704 9704 *9704 *9704 *9704

Business Studies Compulsory 0450 0450 9609 9609 *9609 *9609 *9609

Computer Science Compulsory 0478 0478 9608 9608 *9608 *9608 *9608

Design & Technology Compulsory 0445 0445 9705 9705 *9705 *9705 *9705

Economics Compulsory 0455 0455 9708 9708 *9708 *9708 *9708

Geography Compulsory 0460 0460 9696 9696 *9696 *9696 *9696

Personal Growth

Programme (PGP) Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory

Compulso

ry Compulsory

* Subject to demand.



DISCLAIMER: The Directors, Principal/s, its agent/s and/or its employee/s (“the School”) shall not be liable for any claims of whatever nature including but

not limited to that of any misunderstanding, non-acceptance by any South African or International University, loss or damage of whatever nature, against

the School, whether arising from the School’s inability to update the information on the document, negligence or otherwise. The Student/s, Parent/s of the

students and legal guardians, in addition to the aforesaid, hereby indemnify the School against any claims which may arise fr om whatever nature, whether

arising from the School’s default, negligence or otherwise. This disclaimer notice is clearly printed and is valid and shall be deemed to be accepted by

Student/s, Parent/s of the students and legal guardians, when the said Subject Choice form has been completed and signed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF UNIVERSITIES SOUTH AFRICA FOR A BACHELOR DEGREE

Complete

Exemption

Number of

Required

Subjects

Minimum

Qualification

Combination

Minimum

Grade

Required

Subject Group Requirements Notes

Cambridge

International

A Level 5

2 subjects at A Level

PLUS

3 subjects at IGCSE

Level

E Students must choose ONE subject from

each of Groups I, II and III at either A

Level or IGCSE Level.

The fourth and fifth subjects for either A

Level or IGCSE Level may be taken from

any of the groups.

More than one subject can be chosen

from a group providing that the

minimum requirements have been

met.

C

Cambridge

International

A Level 4

3 subjects at A Level

PLUS

1 subject at IGCSE

Level

E

Students must choose ONE subject from

each of Groups I, II and III at either A

Level or IGCSE Level.

The fourth subject for either A Level or IGCSE Level may be taken from any of the groups.

C

Cambridge

International

AS Level

5

4 subjects at AS

Level

PLUS

1 subject at IGCSE

Level

D

Students must choose ONE subject

from Group I OR II and TWO subjects

from two of Groups III, IV and V.

The fourth and fifth subjects for either

AS Level or IGCSE Level may be taken

from any of the groups. English First

Language should be offered and

passed at appropriate level. N.B. Two

languages must be offered to qualify

for complete exemption.

More than one subject can be chosen

from a group providing that the

minimum requirements have been

met.

EXPLANATION OF THE TWO-

SITTING RULE

Candidates qualifying for the above

exemptions for Bachelor Degree

purposes need to meet the minimum

requirements in two examination

sittings. Examinations taken in the

same calendar year are regarded as

ONE sitting.

Where a subject is not examined in

Oct/Nov of May/June session, the

following or preceding Oct/Nov or

May/June session will be regarded as

the same sitting, e.g. Afrikaans

Language is not offered by Cambridge

in the May/June session.

C

Cambridge

AICE

5

5 subjects at AS

Level (full credit)

D

Students must achieve passes in:

– English Language

– at least one subject from Group II

– at least one of the following:

Biology, Mathematics, Physics,

Chemistry, History, Economics or

Geography

The fourth and fifth subjects may be

taken from any of the groups.

RECOGNISED UNIVERSITIES SOUTH AFRICA SUBJECT LIST.

Group I Group II Group III Group IV Group V Ungrouped but recognised subjects

English

Language

Afrikaans 3rd language (which is

not offered as part of

Group 2 requirement).

Art and Design Accounting

Literature in English (see note below).

English

Language and

Literature

German Biology Biology Business Studies Literature in English is a recognised

subject but does not meet any grouping

requirements and therefore will not be

taken into account for exemption purposes.

Chemistry

Physics

IsiZulu Mathematics Economics Design and Technology

Italian Physical Science Geography Computer Science

All Group V subjects at Cambridge

International AS Level are only recognised

if the candidate has passed IGCSE

Mathematics with a minimum of grade C.

Portuguese Physics History

Setswana Chemistry Mathematics

Spanish Combined Science Music

French Co-ordinated Science Physical

Science



Grades Annual Fees Payments monthly in advance over 10 months

Development Fund Payable in January

Exam Fees

Grade 0000 R28 300.00 R2 830.00 R1 200.00 None

Grade 000 - 00 R31 450.00 R3 145.50 R1 200.00 None

Grade R R34 600.00 R3 460.00 R1 200.00 None

Grade 1 R45 610.00 R4 561.00 R1 200.00 None

Grade 2 - 3 R50 510.00 R5 051.00 R1 200.00 None

Grade 4 - 6 R56 610.00 R5 661.00 R1 200.00 None

Grade 7 R60 790.00 R6 079.00 R1 200.00 R450 per subject. Only 3 subjects. Grade 7 exam is written in April/May.

Grade 8 R60 790.00 R 6 079.00 R1 200.00 None

Grade 9 (IGCSE) R64 113.00 R6 411.30 R1 200.00 None

Grade 10 (IGCSE) R64 113.00 R6 411.30 R1 200.00 R1 300 per subject. R400 per oral. Lab fee of R800 for subjects with

practical component. Grade 11

(AS 1 or A 1) R68 075.00 R6 807.50 R1 200.00 R 1400 per subject.

Lab fee of R800 for subjects with practical component.

Grade 12

(AS 2 or A 2) Grade 13

R68 075.00 R6 807.50 R1 200.00 R1 600 per subject. Lab fee of R800 for subjects with

practical component.

Boarding Annual fees Payments monthly in advance over 10 months

Once off Enrolment fee

Weekly Boarding

Grade 7–10

R 49 500

R 4 950.00

R 8 500.00

4 nights a week; closed for the

April, August and December holidays and

excludes tuition fees

Weekly Boarding Grade 11–12/A level

R 49 500

R 4 950.00

R 8 500.00




Termly Boarding Grade 7 – 10

R 75 000

R 7 500.00

R 8 500.00




Termly Boarding Grade 11–12/A level

R 75 000

R 7 500.00

R 8 500.00




Holiday School Grade 7 – 12/A level

R 6 000.00

R 2 000.00

No enrolment – only

available to formal weekly and termly boarders

August – Winter School

Includes academic classes, sport clinics and support/community

hour programmes

Easter Holiday

Grade 7 – 12/A level

R 4 500.00

R 1 500.00

No enrolment – only

available to formal weekly and termly boarders

Easter Holiday programme –

Includes sport, community hour and other support programmes



Development Fund:

This annual fee is applied towards the development and maintenance of the school property and facilities.

Day School and Boarding:

1. The School Registration fee is a once off fee of R3 000.00 (day school) and the once off enrolment fee for

boarding students is R 8 500.00. This fee is payable on registration and non-refundable. There is no discount

on Registration Fees.

2. School fees are payable by the 7th of each month.

3. For registering 3 (or more) children: 10% discount on the amount payable from the third child onwards.

Discount will not apply where the child has been granted a scholarship.

4. Discount on the full payment of Annual School and Boarding Fees: • Before 30 November 2018, 6.5% discount • Before 31 December 2018, 4,5% discount

• On/before the 1st day of school 2018, 2.5% discount *Discount will not apply where the child has been granted an academic scholarship

5. Full Time Alma Mater High and Primary School students do not pay for extra lessons.

6. Excluded from school fees are transport, stationery, study guides, school uniforms, textbooks, exercise

books, camps, excursions, tours, Matric Farewell and Valentine’s Ball.

7. Exam fees are only for Grades 7, 10, 11 and 12. Exam fees are subject to prevailing exchange rates (GBP £)

at the time of payment and no discount is applicable on exam fees.

8. School fees should be paid timeously. Any Fees in arrears will be charged interest at the prevailing prime

overdraft rate + 2,5%.

9. Students who have been granted scholarships and/or discounts and are in arrears as specified in clause 9,

will forfeit their scholarship and/or discount and the full amount of School fees as specified in the schedule

will become due and payable plus interest.

10. School Sport: School Fees do not cover for SACSSA PARTICIPATION FEE. However, SACSSA AFFILIATION FEES

will be paid by Alma Mater. A transport fee will be charged when a student makes use of school transport to

sport events.

Boarding only:

1. Weekly boarding will allow a student to board for up to four nights a week (Monday to Thursday only)

2. Termly/Weekly boarding fees and charges for additional expenses are reviewed annually.

3. Boarding fees include overnight accommodation, meals, linen and laundry services for agreed nights.

4. Day fees cover normal curriculum tuition, school extra-curricular activities, and extra academic assistance.

5. Holiday school and Easter holiday fees are not included in the termly or weekly boarding fees.

Additional Expenses:

1. Voluntary activities are organised by various members of staff and charges are made per the activity e.g.

concerts, theatre trips and outdoor expeditions

2. Personal effects insurance R 187.00 per month *price subject to change

3. Medical Insurance Cover ±R 1 800.00 per month (worldwide cover on a comprehensive Gold Plan)

4. Prices are subject to individual applications and exchange rates; application can be made through Alma

Mater International School

5. Unavoidable Expenses (Items such as those listed below are invoiced on the termly invoice)

Examination fees; Additional trips and visits; Stationery; magazine subscriptions and lost text books

* The insurance policies of the School do not cover the loss of students’ belongings.

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