Ages 16 to 19

School options for ages 16 to 19

For students aged 16 to 19, CambriLearn offers British and Pearson Edexcel qualifications, South African NSC pathways and a US diploma route. Compare the routes against completed subjects and the requirements of the next course or institution.

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Ages are a guide. Admissions confirms placement from your child’s readiness, previous learning and the requirements of each pathway.

Teaching and parent support

CambriOS connects the learning experience, curriculum routes, school community and information for parents.

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The school day and learning experience

CambriPathways

Curriculum and qualification routes

CambriCommunity

Belonging and school life

CambriCommand

The parent view and school information

Choosing the next qualification

Start with the work your child has completed and what they want to do after school. Then confirm the subjects, assessments and entry requirements for the route you are considering.

Review the school record

Ask admissions to review completed subjects, grades and any credits. A student’s age does not determine which qualification they can enter.

Confirm assessment arrangements

Check coursework, external examination entry, venues and separate fees. Mock examinations and teacher marking depend on the pathway and package.

Check the next entry requirements

Read the requirements of the intended university, college or training course before finalising subjects. Ask the institution about any requirements you cannot confirm.

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Compare the relevant curriculum routes

Use these summaries to choose a route to investigate. The curriculum pages hold the full subjects, teaching options and entry details.

International GCSE to AS and A levels

International British

Explore the appropriate qualification stage based on completed learning and the subjects needed next.

Explore International British

International GCSE and International A levels

Pearson Edexcel

Compare the Pearson Edexcel qualification route, subject options and assessment structure.

Explore Pearson Edexcel

National Senior Certificate through SACAI

CAPS

Explore the FET Phase in English and confirm senior-grade entry and subject requirements.

Explore CAPS

National curriculum in Afrikaans

KABV

Explore the senior pathway in Afrikaans. Confirm available grades, entry requirements and examination arrangements with admissions.

Explore KABV

National Senior Certificate through the IEB

IEB

Explore the available senior-grade intake. Grade 12 opens in 2028, so confirm that the progression fits your child’s timeline.

Explore IEB

US high school diploma

US curriculum

Explore high-school credits and the requirements for completing a US diploma.

Explore US curriculum

British stage details

If you are considering the International British route, read the subjects and requirements on the relevant stage page. Admissions confirms placement.

International GCSE overview British AS level subjects British A level subjects

Planning the final school years

Work through the course and examination requirements with your child. Confirm who will handle registration, which deadlines apply and whether the study plan fits the intended next step.

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Before choosing a package

Review completed subjects, grades and any transferable credits.
Confirm examination registration, venue, dates and separate costs.
Check the exact entry requirements for the next institution or course.

Compare fees and support

School life

Study and social time

Students can join shared-interest activities and curriculum study groups through CambriCommunity. Check the current programme and eligibility before planning around a particular session.

Online access requires an active subscription and parent or guardian consent. Events, sessions and activities vary by age, programme, time zone and location.

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Useful next steps

Find detailed guidance on the next decision.

University pathways guide

Explore qualification routes and questions to check before applying.

Examination centres

Plan where your child will sit the required external examinations.

US university admissions

Explore Stateside support for families considering US universities.

Questions parents ask

Which qualification is best for university entry

Start with the requirements of the intended university and course. Institutions can require particular subjects, grades and qualification combinations. Check those requirements before choosing a route; a qualification does not guarantee admission.

Can my child join in the final school year

Final-year entry needs careful review of previous learning and prerequisites. For South African Grade 12, academic approval is required. Speak to admissions before assuming a final-year transfer is possible.

Are examination fees and mock examinations included

Inclusions vary by curriculum and package. Confirm external examination fees, entry arrangements and venues separately. Access to mock examinations and teacher marking is package dependent.

What if my child is still completing an earlier qualification

Use their current attainment and the entry requirements of the next stage to plan the route. These age groups are a browsing guide, so a student aged 16 to 19 may still need to complete an earlier qualification first.

Talk through the options for your child

Tell admissions which curriculum and grade your child follows. Ask about placement, teaching support and fees before choosing.