We develop potential
What makes Jan Kriel different?
Classes are significantly smaller compared to mainstream education.ā Teaching techniques are adapted to meet the special educational needs of learners.
ā
We strive to promote the scholastic progress of learners, restore their confidence and self-esteem and equip them with the necessary skills for reintegration into mainstream education, if possible.
Teamwork is an important aspect of the services that are rendered at the school. The involvement and cooperation between members of the team (educators, support staff, parents and learners) is essential to ensure that every learner’s barriers to learning is acknowledged and optimally addressed.
An extensive support team is available to address and support the physical, social, emotional and academic needs. The team facilitates and supports the development of learners and promotes the accommodation of the learner in the school and curriculum.
The support team included members of the following professions:
• Educational Psychologist • Counsellor • Social Worker
• Professional Nurses • Occupational Therapists • Physiotherapists
• Speech language and Hearing Therapists • Learning support teacher
The school has learning laboratories in both the primary and high school that focus on the management and coordination of learning support and assessment accommodations in the school.
Jan Kriel School is a resource centre where the staff share their knowledge, skills and experience with parents, learners and educators of other special schools and mainstream schools who accommodate learners with barriers to learning.
School Times
Foundation Phase
Grade R
Mondays-Fridays 07:45-13:00ā
Grade 1 & 2
āMondays & Thursdays 07:45-14:30
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 07:45-13:00āā
āGrade 3
Mondays & Thursdays 07:45-14:30
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 07:45-13:00
Fridays 07:45-13:30
Senior Phase
Grade 7-12
Mondays-Thursdays 07:45-13:30 (Sport 13:30-14:30)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 07:45-14:30
Fridays 07:45-13:30
Intermediate Phase
Grade 4-6
Mondays-Thursdays 07:45-13:20 (Sport 13:20-14:30)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 07:45-14:30
Fridays 07:45-13:30
Curriculum
The standard of work is equal to that of mainstream schools. At the end of Grade 12 the learners of Jan Kriel School also write the National Senior Certificate Examination.
Grade R-3
CAPS curriculum
Home Language
First Additional Language
Mathematic
Life Skills
Grade 4-6
Afrikaans First Additional Language
English Home Language
Mathematics
Natural Sciences and Technology
Social Sciences
Life Skills
Grade 7-9
English Home Language
Afrikaans First Additional Language
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Technology
Creative Arts
Social Sciences
Life Orientation
Economic and Management Sciences
Grade 10-12
English Home Language
Afrikaans First Additional Language
Life Orientation
Mathematics OR Math Literacy
ā
Plus 3 additional subjects:
Computer Applications Technology
Business Studies
Tourism
Hospitality Studies
Life Science
Visual Arts
Agricultural Technology
Sport at Jan Kriel
At Jan Kriel School, we provide a wide range of sports. Our primary aim is to introduce our learners to various sports while fostering a sense of belonging. We encourage all students to participate, regardless of their fears or limitations. The sports field is the place where a poor self-image can be restored and where the importance of practicing sport is cemented. It promotes character development, socialization and teamwork.
āā
In Foundation Phase learners take part in ball games, soccer, cricket or rugby. Intermediate & Senior Phase learners can choose from the following:
Athletics (Track & field items)
Rugby
Netball
Swimming
Ball skills
Cricket
Soccer
Tennis
Tug of war
Meet the team
Admissions
The application process is controlled and administered by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). No applications can be submitted directly to the school.
The application process starts at the mainstream school where the learner is placed. It is initiated by the principal in collaboration with the Learning Support Educator and School Based Support Team (SBST) as well as the psychologist of the relevant Education District Office. They complete the SIAS documents and attach all available documentation (e.g., reports from educators, therapists, psychologists, physicians and other professional role players). Thereafter, the application for admission to Jan Kriel School is directed to and managed by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED).
Get in touch
āāJan Kriel School: Reception
reception@jankriel.co.za
0219031108
Full Contact Listā
Jan Kriel Institute: Donor Relations
instituut@jankriel.co.za
0219030434
Full Contact Listāā
āPrinciple & Deputies
Clinic: Support & Applications
Finance: Fees & Accounts
āRentals: Grounds & Hostels
Transport: Busses
Events & Fundraising
