Want to know more about studying in South Africa? We'll explain!
Let's explain the education system in South Africa. Classes usually start at around 7:50 in the morning and finish at around 2:30 in the afternoon, and the duration of classes is between 30 and 45 minutes. The academic year starts in January and ends in December.
As for the subjects, are English and Afrikaans. Students can choose from Mathematics, Science, Biology, Geography, History, Art, Accounting, Business Economics, Home Economics, and Woodwork/Metal Work. Some schools offer foreign languages, such as French, German, or an African language, music, and technical subjects.
Students wear uniforms, with girls usually wearing a school-colored dress, a blazer, a school shirt, white socks, and black shoes. Boys wear long gray pants in winter, short gray pants in summer, a white shirt, a school tie, a school blazer, a school shirt, and black school shoes. Their hair is short and well-groomed.
South Africa is a great place to learn English and experience the local culture. We're here if you have any more questions.
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