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Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS)

What is a National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement?
A National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement is a single, comprehesive, and concise policy document, which has replaced the Subject and Learning Area Statements, Learning Programme Guidelines and Subject Assessment Guidelines for all the subjects listed in the National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12.
The National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 represents a policy statement for learning and teaching in South African schools and comprises the following:

Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements for each approved school subject as listed in the policy document National policy pertaining to the programme and promotion requirements of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12;
The policy document National policy pertaining to the programme and promotion requirements of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12 which describes the number of subjects to be offered by learners in each grade and the promotion requirements to be obtained; and
The policy document National Protocol for Assessment Grades R – 12 which standardises the recording and reporting processes for Grades R – 12 within the framework.

Learning and Teaching Support materials

2015 National Catalogues
Grade R
Grades 1-3
Grades 1-3 Addendum: Revised prices
Grade 4, 5 and 6
Grade 7, 8 and 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 12 Folklore Anthologies
Grades 10 – 12 FET Literature Catalogue

Circulars: 2024

Assessment Circular No. 3 of 2024: Special condonation dispensation for learners in Senior Phase
Circular E39 of 2024: Implementation of Grade 12 NSC literature setworks for 2024 examinations
Circular S4 of 2024: Implementation of Grade 12 literature in 2024 as planned
Circular S5 of 2024: Reduction of workbook titles for the 2024 academic year and beyond
Circular S6 of 2024: Interim guidelines for implementation of technology and technical subjects
Circular S8 of 2024: Verification, confirmation and signing off for delivery of 2024 Workbooks
E22 of 2024: Criteria for the implementation of progression in Grades 10 – 12
E9 of 2024: Final gazetted policy on the Senior Certificate
S1 of 2024: Clarification on implementation dates following Circular S15 of 2015
S2 of 2024: Delivery of Grade R-9 Workbooks for the 2024 school year