The General Education and Training (GET) Level: Grades 8 and 9

All learners in these grades are required to receive tuition in the below nine learning areas:

• English Home Language
• Afrikaans/isiZulu First Additional Language
• Mathematics
• Natural Science (Life and Physical Sciences)
• Human and Social Studies (Geography and History)
• Economic Management Sciences (Accounting and Economics)
• Arts and Culture (Dramatic and Visual Arts)
• Life Orientation
• Technology (Engineering Graphics & Design and Computer Literacy)

In addition to these subject areas, boys have Physical Education and Media Science lessons in Grade 8.

Further Education and Training (FET) Level: Grades 10 to 12

Learners are required to do at least seven subjects to obtain their school-leaving certificates.

The subjects offered at Maritzburg College are as follows:

• English (Home Language)
• Afrikaans (First Additional Language)
• isiZulu (First Additional Language)
• Physical Science
• Life Science
• Geography
• Dramatic Arts
• Mathematics
• Mathematical Literacy
• Engineering Graphics & Design
• History
• Information Technology
• CAT (Computer Applications Technology)
• Economics
• Business Studies
• Accounting
• Visual Arts
• Music
• AP Maths

Please Note:

• Applications for Grade 8 open at the start of the Grade 6 year, and close at the end of February of the Grade 7 year. Due to the large number of applications they receive, they prefer applications to be submitted as soon as possible in the Grade 6 year.
• Applications for Grades 9 – 12 may be made at any time during the year, but as the school is full at the start of each year, they will only be able to accept new boys if somebody leaves Maritzburg College.

In order for your son to apply to Maritzburg College and to be considered, please download and complete the relevant application form for the year of entry and return it to the school with:

• an unabridged copy of your son’s birth certificate
• a passport-size photo of your son
• a copy of his Grade 6 December report (If you are applying for Grades 9-12, they require a copy of the previous year’s December report together with his latest report for the current year)
• a copy of your son’s Clinic Card (proof of vaccination)
• a copy of both parent’s ID documents
• a copy of the most recent Utility bill