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Understanding the Factors Behind the Cambridge AS Exam Results

Over the past few days, a lot has been published about the Cambridge AS pass rate at some independent schools offering the Cambridge curriculum. While I am in no position to comment on the dynamics internal to those schools, I am concerned about the apparent misunderstandings around the nature of

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Nova Pioneer Celebrates its Top Achievers 

Celebrating academic distinction at Nova Pioneer with commendable performances in their Cambridge A-Level, AS-Level and IGCSE examinations.   Nova Pioneer Schools, a pan-African independent school group that builds and operates world-class, affordable schools, offering students grades from preschool through to senior school, with established campuses in South Africa and Kenya,

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Mental Health and Wellness at Nova Pioneer

In the world of education, the well-being of students plays a pivotal role in their academic success and overall development, therefore we realise and value the fundamental importance of psychosocial support for our students.  Why do we have Psychosocial Support? As the world has changed, education and learning has come

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Difference between AS and A Levels (Grade 13)

Choosing the right secondary education path is a pivotal decision that shapes a student’s academic journey and future prospects. At Nova Pioneer, we offer two distinct pathways to a university exemption for our students: the AS Level (Grades 11 and 12) programme and the A Level (Grade 13) programme. Each

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Celebrating Excellence: Nova Pioneer Student Achieves Top Position in Cambridge International Awards!

Nova Pioneer is thrilled to announce the remarkable achievement of Kewell Moodley, a Grade 12 student at Nova Pioneer Ormonde, who has secured the top position globally for Cambridge International IGCSE Business Studies in November 2022. Kewell’s outstanding academic accomplishment is a testament to his dedication, perseverance, and passion for

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Nova Pioneer Midrand Students Shine at Northern Suburbs District Eskom Science Expo

Nova Pioneer Midrand students showcased their exceptional talent and passion for science at the Northern Suburbs District Eskom Science Expo held at Curro Rivonia on Friday, 13 May. This event provided a platform for young innovators to present their groundbreaking projects across various scientific categories. With the guidance of their

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Celebrating Academic Brilliance: Nova Pioneer Ormonde Primary Honors Junior Students’ Achievements

Nova Pioneer Ormonde Primary recently held a spectacular awards ceremony, shining the spotlight on the exceptional academic performance of its junior students in primary and pre-primary. The event, which took place on May 8th, 2023, showcased the dedication and excellence of the young Novaneers who have set a remarkable academic

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Nova Pioneer Students Exceed Global Benchmarks in Cambridge A-Levels

Nova Pioneer Ormonde Senior Campus is buzzing with excitement as students celebrate yet another year of outstanding results in their Cambridge A-Level examinations. With an impressive 83% of Nova Pioneer’s graduating class achieving University Exemptions, the school has reason to be proud. Notably, Nova Pioneer students surpassed global subject pass

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Nova Pioneer Fosters Positive Behaviour From An Early Age

At Nova Pioneer we believe that the objective of discipline is to encourage awareness, and that discipline, rather than punishment, should focus on inclusive methods of communication, reinforcement, and modeling. Above all, we want to create a warm and supportive environment in which children can grow, learn, and learn to

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A Checklist for Choosing a Pre-Primary School

“Young children learn in a different manner from that of older children and adults, yet we can teach them many things if we adapt our materials and mode of instruction to their level of ability. But we miseducate young children when we assume that their learning abilities are comparable to

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