Choosing the right school is a significant step for any family. Whether you’re exploring a nurturing environment for your young child or seeking a future-focused senior school, you may be wondering: What happens at a Nova Pioneer Open Day – and what makes it unique?

Our Saturday Open Days are exactly what they sound like – an opportunity for families to visit our campuses, meet school leaders and experience first-hand what it means to be a Novaneer. They go beyond brochures and websites, offering a personal look into our classrooms, culture and community.

For those wanting to experience a Nova Pioneer school in action, we hold Campus Experiences on selected Wednesdays. 

What to look forward to at our next Open Day?

Sign in

You’ll be welcomed at our registration table where we’ll confirm your attendance and provide a Starter Pack with helpful information. If you haven’t pre-registered, don’t worry – our team will assist you on the day.

Assessment

All students from Grade 000 to Grade 13 are invited to complete an academic assessment aligned to the grade they’re applying for.

• Younger children complete a fun, interactive 60-minute session focused on early numeracy and literacy.
• Senior school students sit a two-hour laptop-based assessment that gives us valuable insight into their readiness for the Cambridge curriculum and helps us guide potential academic pathways (IGCSE, AS, or A-Level).

Leadership Talk

Hear directly from our School Leader or Deans about what makes Nova Pioneer different. This session covers:

• Our student-centered teaching philosophy,
  
• The structure and benefits of the Cambridge International curriculum, including how it is appropriately applied across Upper Primary through to A-Levels,
• How we support student wellbeing and personal growth,
• The sports and campus-specific co-curriculars available – from football and netball to robotics, drama, coding and debate,
• Our vision to develop innovators and leaders for the African Century.

Whether you’re exploring early learning or high school, this is your chance to ask questions and understand how our model sets students up for long-term success.

In-depth Curriculum Overview

If applying for Senior School, we’ll share:

• A comprehensive breakdown of the Cambridge curriculum and how it is implemented at Nova Pioneer. Our academic team will walk you through the progression from Lower Secondary to IGCSE, AS, and A-Level qualifications, as well as what to expect academically and administratively – both during the senior school years and when applying for university or other post-secondary opportunities.
• We’ll also introduce you to our Innovation and Leadership Hallmark Programme – a weekly class designed to develop socially conscious leaders. Starting with inward reflection and personal values, students gradually take on real leadership challenges, grounded in African history and innovation.
• We will also share more about our Post-School Success (PSS) programme, which supports students from Grade 10 to 13 with career exploration, university applications and post-secondary planning.

School Tour

Join a guided walk through our campus to see learning in action. You’ll explore:

• Child-friendly, grade appropriate classrooms designed to support engagement and collaboration,

• Science labs and innovation spaces in our senior schools,

• Sports facilities used in our co-curricular and Tier 1 sports programmes.

You’ll leave with a clear sense of how our environments are built to inspire growth, curiosity and wellbeing.

Classroom Experience

This is a Nova Pioneer signature. During the Classroom Experience, families get a front-row seat to our teaching approach:

• Junior school families will observe playful, hands-on learning activities that build core skills.

• Senior school families may join a demo Cambridge lesson, coding activity, or student-led discussion showcasing the depth and dynamism of our academic experience.

Whether it’s your child’s first school or their final school years, the Classroom Experience helps you see the Nova Pioneer difference in action.

Our Open Day (Saturday) programme kick starts at 9AM sharp, while our Campus Experience (Wednesday) starts at 8AM. You can RSVP to attend an Open Day or Campus Experience here.  Should the Open Day and Campus Experience dates not work, you can reach out to admissions.sa@novapioneer.com to arrange a personalised tour.