Curriculum
What is the International Baccalaureate?
The International Baccalaureate (IB) has been offering high quality, challenging educational programmes worldwide for more than 50 years. There have been IB schools in South Africa since 1994.
The IB programmes challenge students to excel in their studies, and encourage both personal and academic achievement.
The IB Continuum consists of four programmes, namely the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme, the Diploma Programme and the Career-related Programme.
Each of the IB’s programmes is committed to the development of students according to the IB learner profile.
Languages at MDA
We believe that in order to enrich personal growth, and help facilitate international and open mindedness in our learners, more than one language should be acquired. English is the language of teaching and learning, and the language of communication used in the school and outside the classroom. Sepedi and Afrikaans are additional languages for Grades 1 to 6 taught as conversational languages. Afrikaans is the additional language for Grades 7 to 12. French forms form part of a Foreign Language Learning programme for Grades 4 to 8, where online resources are used.
Primary Years Programme
Drawing from international best practice and research, Mokopane Destiny Academy implements an inquiry-based, concept-driven transdisciplinary curriculum.
PYP Subject Knowledge Areas
The seven subject knowledge areas for Grades 1 to 6 are:
Middle Years Programme
(Grades 7-9)
MYP Subject Knowledge Areas
The MYP curriculum framework comprises eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education for early adolescents.
Online high school
(Grades 10-12)
MDA’s long-term plan is to provide the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which is recognised in South Africa, as its Grade 12 exit route. While we are working towards the sustainable implementation of the Diploma Programme we have a transition plan in place. As of 2022 MDA will partner with Hatfield Christian Online School. They offer a school-based online option which enables MDA’s students to study at MDA and write the Grade 12 examinations of the Independent Examination Board (IEB) at Hatfield Christian Online School. The IEB is an independent assessment body. The qualifications assessed by the IEB enjoy international recognition, and are pursued by the majority of independent schools in South Africa. This transition plan will allow current MDA students to choose to complete a well-established Grade 12 exit qualification within the safe, conducive and familiar environment of MDA.
Grade 10 to 12 Subjects (2022)
The following are compulsory and elective subjects offered by Hatfield Christian Online School:
Compulsory subjects:
Any three electives:
Co-curriculum programme
Our co-curricular programme refers to the activities and learning experiences that take place in school alongside the academic curriculum. It also includes optional extra-curricular activities that are offered to students after school hours.
Extra-curricular activities
Students also have access to various extra-curricular activities offered by MDA staff. Each term the activities offered are planned based on available resources and time, and are targeted at a specific grade or phases. These may vary from year to year.
- Asterrsisks (performance arts)
- SmartestArtist (visual arts)
- Google’s Applied Digital Skills
- Netball
- Soccer
Outdoor Learning
Learning does not just take place in the classroom. Learners are exposed to various activities outdoors. Field trips and excursions are arranged for learners during the year. Examples include a field trip to Lapalala Wilderness School, visiting the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or an annual Hike for all MYP students.
Physical Education
MDA is proud to partner with Marshall Sports Academy in implementing a Physical Education Programme for our learners. During the course of an academic year this programme includes Physical Training, Parkour, Athletics, FUNgym, etc.
contact us
- c/o Geyser and Fourie Streets, RET Centre, Mokopane, LIM, 0601
- office@destinyacademy.co.za
- +27 (0) 15 491 2049
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School Hours:
MON - FRI
Grades RR to Grade 9:
7:30 am to 2:00 pm Grades 10 to 12:
7:30 am to 3:00 pm
Office Hours:
MON - FRI
7h30 - 15h00
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