ACADEMICS

The College is registered with the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) www.ieb.co.za. The IEB is an independent assessment body that is accredited by UMALUSI.

We believe in realising the value of an investment in education, and The Learning Support department is in place to assess learners’ individual needs through a number of protocols. Based on findings, the process of applying for examination accommodations with the IEB can be facilitated if necessary. Boys with examination accommodations are allowed to write their standardised tests with additional time or in a dedicated separate venue.

It is suggested that parents make an appointment with the College’s Academic Support should a boy start to show signs of battling with the rigours of his high school studies, such as:

• not completing tests or assignments on time;
• failing to track and stay abreast with the pace and content covered in class or battling to retain and recall information when studying and completing assignments, 

We too assist young students in adapting to High School and assist underachieving students to grow in reaching their potential.

St Alban’s College is a mainstream academic institution and therefore we are limited as to what assistance can be given to students with disabilities or learning barriers.

St Alban’s College teachers are encouraged to embrace critical thinking and, as a result, become architects of our future vision and its resulting programs. As deep thinkers, our team needs permission to pursue and implement new ideas in a culture of vulnerability, accountability and courageous challenge. 

It is the responsibility of the College leadership to maintain this culture of excellence, in which we stretch ourselves to challenge convention and apply the rigours of research, critical analysis and creative design to the task of rethinking educational philosophies. 

Allied to this, is the drive for continuous staff professional development, equipping our team with the skills, exposure and courage to innovate for the future.