FURTHER
    Studies
    ENGLISH

    (FS ENGLISH)
    • A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF ENGLISH THROUGH
    • POETRY
    • FILMS
    • NOVELS & PLAYS

    WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH AdvantageLearn
    TO PROVIDE FS ENGLISH ONLINE

    The purpose of the additional (IEB) Grade 12 subject ‘Further Studies English’ (previously known as Advanced Programme English, or AP English) is to provide learners with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of English through exposure to challenging poetry, films and texts (novels and plays). This additional school subject enables students to cope with the challenging demands associated with university which will enable them to compete at an international level. It is guaranteed that students will benefit from this enrichment programme, giving them the competitive edge to excel academically, both at a secondary school and tertiary level. Please note that even though FS English is an IEB subject, DBE and CAIE students (and other curricula) are also able to register to write this exam in their Grade 12 year as it is a separate certificate.

    • Improve/increase your APS score

    You can now substitute FS English for another subject (excluding Maths, English or Afrikaans) to count as part of the APS score and improve your chance of qualifying to study at an international university!

    • ABOUT THE COURSE

    In addition to increasing knowledge, skills, values and attitudes associated with English and literature, Chanelle Peverett has also expanded the content of the course to include philosophical discussion as an essential component to complement the literary components of prose, drama, film and poetry. This empowers students to critically analyse texts on a deeper level.

    Students can register for FS English at the beginning of Grades 9, 10 or 11. Students should register as early as possible because they will benefit optimally from the course as the skills needed are well-cemented by the time they reach Grade 12. It is recommended that students register from Grade 9, but no later than the beginning of Grade 11.

    • WHAT IS fs ENGLISH?

    The study of Further Studies English exposes, and teaches, students to engage with challenging poetry, texts and films which will enable them to respond to literature in its broadest context. It is a way of extending top English candidates and providing them with the opportunity to display greater knowledge and depth of insight than is required for English Home Language.’ (IEB Further Studies English Handbook)

    No school-based assessment (portfolio) is required to qualify to write the IEB examination at the end of grade 12. However, all students are provided with two opportunities per year to write a formal exam and be assessed according to IEB standards. Grades 9, 10 and 11 learners have the option to write internal examinations in June and November. It is compulsory for Grade 12 learners to write the internal June and Preliminary examinations to prepare them sufficiently for the external IEB examination, written at the end of their Grade 12 year. These exams are sufficient preparation for the learners to tackle an examination of this magnitude.

    PAYMENT PLANS

    We have partnered with Advantage Learn to present FS English online. Registration happens through their website (link below). You will then receive an invoice depending on what you select in the registration process.

    Full year upfront

    Per Semester
    (2 payments)

    Per Month
    (9 payments)

    Payment planFrequencyCost per payment
    Full year upfrontOnce-off annual paymentR8,330.48
    Per semester2 paymentsR4,628.04
    Per month (starts March, ends November – 9 payments by debit order)*10 paymentsR925.61
       
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    TESTIMONIALS

    You cannot begin to imagine the profound competitive advantage I’ve found having mastered the skill set that is uniquely presented in AP English – it’s unbelievable. I know many students going into engineering will, intuitively, think AP English shouldn’t be their area of focus – but AP English, NOT AP Maths, is the reason that I am getting distinctions for projects while my peers are not.

    –Caitlin Tallack
    Grade 12, 2017
    AP English

    AP English is a place where one can be curious and ponder the parameters of reality, which is why it became the highlight of my week. It also enabled me to get into a university overseas.

    –Eleni Manias
    Grade 12, 2019
    AP English

    AP English helped me sharpen my critical thinking skills as well as my writing skills. These came very much in handy during university where all (yes, all) of my course assignments were critical essays.

    –Resego Molope
    Grade 12, 2016
    AP English

    Cultivating your ability to articulate complex ideas is the key – it doesn’t matter what door you’re trying to open.

    –Caitlin Tallack
    Grade 12, 2017
    AP English

    AP English has helped me express myself in ways I never thought possible. It has also helped me achieve phenomenal marks in university.

    –Chandré Delpêche
    Grade 12, 2018
    AP English