Curriculum · CAPS and Cambridge · Grade 1 to Grade 7
What your child learns at Orchard
Choose CAPS or Cambridge, then learn in class, online or a mix of both, from Grade 1 to Grade 7
Two curricula
CAPS or Cambridge
| Topic | CAPS | Cambridge |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | South Africa's national curriculum (the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement), set by the Department of Basic Education. | An international curriculum followed by schools in many countries, from primary through lower secondary. |
| How learners are assessed | Classwork and tasks through the term, with formal tests and exams. | Ongoing classwork, with progress tests through each stage. |
| Where it leads | A smooth move into South African high schools and, later, the National Senior Certificate (matric). | An internationally recognised route towards IGCSE and A Level qualifications. |
Not sure which suits your child? We'll talk it through at your free consultation.
Taught by Orchard's teachers
In class, online or hybrid
In class
Learners come to campus at 42 Orchard Road from Monday to Thursday, half day or full day, and join Friday's sports and social day.
Online
Live lessons from Orchard's teachers for learners who study from home, following the same curriculum and timetable.
Hybrid
Some days on campus and some online, with the same teachers keeping track of your child either way.
Orchard is a CambriLearn affiliate. CambriLearn supplies the curriculum materials, learning platform and certificates; Orchard runs the school, and our teachers teach every lesson.
Fees · Grade 1 to Grade 7
One fee structure for every grade
The same school fees apply to every grade, from Grade 1 to Grade 7. Choose half day or full day.
Learning resources (the materials, the learning platform and certificates) are bought separately from CambriLearn, with a discount through Orchard's referral code. We explain both at your free consultation.
2027 fee lock-in
Register before 30 November 2026 and keep 2026 school fees for the 2027 school year.
31 days left to lock in 2026 school feesHalf day
08:00–12:00
Monday to Thursday
Fees explained at your free consultation
Full day
08:00–17:30
Monday to Thursday
Fees explained at your free consultation
Grades 1 to 7
Three phases, one plan for each learner
Grades 1–3
Foundation Phase
Reading, writing and number sense, built in small groups with plenty of time to practise and to ask.
Grades 4–6
Intermediate Phase
Wider subjects and more independent work, taught by Orchard's teachers in class, online or both.
Grade 7
Senior Phase
The first year of the Senior Phase: subject depth and study habits for high school, with individual attention when it counts.
Grades 1 to 7
The school week
Four focused learning days, then a Friday for sport and friends. Families choose half day, until 12:00, or full day, until 17:30.
For Orchard and Royal Kids learners
Extra support
Homework Centre
Supervised time to get homework done properly, with help on hand.
Tuition Centre
Extra lessons for learners who want to catch up or go further.
Individual attention
Small groups mean every learner is known and noticed.
Questions parents ask
Which grades does Orchard offer?
Grade 1 to Grade 7, with a choice of the CAPS or Cambridge curriculum.
What are the school hours?
Monday to Thursday, families choose half day, from 08:00 to 12:00, or full day, from 08:00 until 17:30. Friday is a social and sports day.
How much are the fees?
School fees are the same for every grade from Grade 1 to Grade 7, with a half-day option (08:00–12:00) and a full-day option (until 17:30). Learning resources, which are the materials, the learning platform and certificates, are bought separately from CambriLearn, and Orchard gives every family a referral code for a discount. We'll take you through both at your free consultation, so you know the full cost before you decide. Register before 30 November 2026 to keep 2026 school fees for 2027.
Is there aftercare?
Choose the full-day option: learners stay until 17:30.
Who teaches the online and hybrid lessons?
Orchard's own teachers teach every lesson, whether your child learns in class, online or a mix of both. As a CambriLearn affiliate, we use CambriLearn's curriculum materials, learning platform and certificates.
Who can use the Homework and Tuition Centres?
They are for learners at Orchard Learning Academy and Royal Kids Montessori.
Talk it through with our faculty
Bring your questions about CAPS, Cambridge, fees and the lock-in to a free consultation.
Book a consultation- 1ConsultationAn online meeting, or an in-person consultation with a tour.
- 2AssessmentA free assessment so we know where your child is.
- 3School tourWalk the campus with us, or take a virtual tour from home.