CAPS for Intermediate Phase

The National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 (NCS) provides policy on curriculum and assessment across all grades in South Africa’s schooling system. With the aim of improving curriculum implementation, amendments to the National Curriculum Statement were made in January 2012. This led to the development of a comprehensive Curriculum and Assessment Policy document for each subject, replacing previous Subject Statements, Learning Programme Guidelines, and Subject Assessment Guidelines for Grades R-12.

The Intermediate Phase (Grades 4-6) focuses on strengthening the knowledge and skills acquired in the Foundation Phase, preparing learners for more specialized content and subjects in the Senior Phase. Below are the key subjects and available resources under the CAPS curriculum for the Intermediate Phase:

Coding and Robotics

English: This resource supports the teaching of coding and robotics in English, helping learners develop digital literacy and problem-solving skills for the future.

Home Languages

The Foundation Phase continues with Home Language development, and in the Intermediate Phase, these languages are further expanded for more in-depth comprehension, writing, and speaking.

Afrikaans: This resource helps learners develop their Afrikaans language skills, including reading, writing, and comprehension.
English: This resource provides materials for learning English as a Home Language, focusing on reading, writing, and speaking.
IsiNdebele: Learners can access this resource to develop literacy skills in IsiNdebele.
IsiXhosa: This resource enhances learners’ comprehension, speaking, and writing skills in IsiXhosa.
IsiZulu: This resource supports learners in strengthening their IsiZulu language skills.
Sepedi: This resource focuses on developing literacy in Sepedi, helping learners strengthen their reading and writing skills.
Serbian: This resource aids learners in developing literacy in Serbian.
Sesotho: The Sesotho Home Language resource helps learners build reading and writing skills in Sesotho.
Setswana: Learners can develop their Setswana language skills through this resource.
Siswati: This resource supports learners in building literacy skills in Siswati.
Tshivenda: This resource helps learners acquire literacy skills in Tshivenda.
Xitsonga: Learners can develop their Xitsonga literacy skills with this resource.

First Additional Language

First Additional Language resources are designed to support learners in acquiring a second language, improving both communication and cognitive abilities.

Afrikaans: This resource focuses on teaching Afrikaans as a second language, including reading, writing, and speaking.
English: The resource for English as a First Additional Language helps learners improve their proficiency in reading, writing, and comprehension.
IsiNdebele: This resource aids learners in learning IsiNdebele as a second language.
IsiXhosa: The resource for IsiXhosa First Additional Language provides learners with tools for mastering reading and writing in IsiXhosa.
IsiZulu: This resource is designed to improve learners’ understanding of IsiZulu as a second language.
Sepedi: This resource helps learners acquire Sepedi as a second language.
Sesotho: Learners can use this resource to develop their skills in Sesotho as a second language.
Setswana: This resource helps learners strengthen their Setswana language skills.
Siswati: The Siswati First Additional Language resource supports learners in developing proficiency in Siswati.
Tshivenda: Learners can use this resource to enhance their Tshivenda language skills.
Xitsonga: The Xitsonga First Additional Language resource helps learners develop their skills in Xitsonga.

Second Additional Language

Second Additional Language resources give learners the opportunity to learn a third language, broadening their linguistic capabilities and global awareness.

Afrikaans: This resource helps learners acquire Afrikaans as a third language.
English: The English Second Additional Language resource provides learners with the skills to learn English as a third language.
French: This resource supports learners in learning French as a third language.
German: Learners can access this resource to learn German as a second additional language.
IsiNdebele: This resource aids learners in acquiring IsiNdebele as a third language.
IsiXhosa: The IsiXhosa resource helps learners develop proficiency in learning Xhosa as a third language.
IsiZulu: This resource focuses on teaching IsiZulu as a third language.
Mandarin: Learners can use this resource to learn Mandarin as a second additional language.
Sepedi: This resource helps learners acquire Sepedi as a third language.
Serbian: Learners can use this resource to learn Serbian as a third language.
Sesotho: The Sesotho Second Additional Language resource helps learners build their language skills.
Setswana: This resource focuses on learning Setswana as a third language.
Siswati: The Siswati resource enhances learners’ proficiency in Siswati as a third language.
Tshivenda: Learners can use this resource to learn Tshivenda as a third language.
Xitsonga: This resource helps learners acquire Xitsonga as a third language.

Nonlanguages in English

Non-language subjects in English are integral to developing general knowledge and essential life skills for the Intermediate Phase.

Life Skills: This resource focuses on personal development, social skills, and emotional well-being, preparing learners for active participation in society.
Mathematics: This resource helps learners develop essential mathematical skills, from basic arithmetic to more complex problem-solving.
Natural Sciences and Technology: Learners can use this resource to explore science and technology concepts, encouraging critical thinking and innovation.
Social Sciences: This resource supports learners in developing an understanding of history, geography, and social studies.

Nonlanguages in Afrikaans

The same non-language subjects are available in Afrikaans to ensure learners can access content in their preferred language.

Life Skills: This resource helps learners build essential life skills in Afrikaans, including personal, social, and emotional growth.
Mathematics: Learners can access this resource to develop their Mathematics skills in Afrikaans.
Natural Sciences and Technology: The Natural Sciences and Technology resource in Afrikaans helps learners explore key scientific and technological concepts.
Social Sciences: This resource helps learners develop an understanding of the world through Social Sciences in Afrikaans.

These resources are designed to cater to the linguistic diversity of South Africa, ensuring that all learners in the Intermediate Phase can access high-quality educational materials and build strong foundations for their academic and personal development.