Academics
The current curriculum at Parktown High School for Girls has a strong academic focus on the Humanities, Mathematics and Sciences.
Grades 8 and 9
We encourage learners to develop a strong sense of responsibility for learning in the eight key areas of:
– Languages – English Home Language and Afrikaans or IsiZulu First Additional Language
– Social Sciences
– Natural Sciences
– Mathematics
– Economic and Management Sciences
– Technology
– Creative Arts
– Life Orientation
Grades 10 to 12
This includes four compulsory subjects:
– English Home Language
– Afrikaans or isiZulu as First Additional Language
– Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
– Life Orientation
In addition, learners choose three other subjects from:
– Accounting
– Consumer Studies
– Dramatic Arts
– French (Second Additional Language)
– Geography
– History
– Life Sciences
– Physical Sciences
– Visual Arts
– IT