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A journey shaped
around growth.

Each phase has its own focus, building skills and confidence as learners grow. Explore the stage that fits your child.

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A connected learning journey

What each phase offers.

From early school readiness to subject choices in FET, Redwood’s learning journey develops step by step.
Early Childhood Phase learners at Redwood Academy
Grade RRR–R

Little Reds

Ready? Steady? Let’s GROW!

Our Little Reds division prepares the youngest of our learners for an adventure of lifelong learning. We offer a school readiness program in which skills and development are nurtured, setting little learners up with a foundation for success. An orientation guide and Meet & Greet are arranged for parents to familiarize themselves with our thriving environment.

Foundation Phase learners at Redwood Academy
Grades 1–3

Foundation

In Grades 1, 2 and 3, there’s room to learn, play and be free!

Our Foundation Phase nurtures confidence and holistic development whilst building core academic skills. This includes reading, writing, mathematics and life skills, alongside Multi-Curricular Courses (MCC) which are incorporate sports, arts and technology, enhancing the development of learners in a variety of areas.

Intermediate Phase learners at Redwood Academy
Grades 4–6

Intermediate

Changing bodies and evolving minds, Intermediate Phase is for growth of all kinds!

Our Intermediate Phase transitions learners from the basics to deeper learning, critical thinking and complex organisation. Reading is advanced with deeper enquiry into the greats of literature, hypotheses are proven or debunked, and social skills are fostered so that navigating these tricky years becomes easier.

Senior Phase learners at Redwood Academy
Grades 7–9

Senior

Interests change and feelings become strange, the Senior Phase is where we set the stage…

In our Senior Phase, abstract thinking, analysis and critical development is fostered as we set learners up towards becoming successful young adults. With focus on 9 compulsory subjects, including mathematics, the sciences and languages, learners are encouraged to explore it all and discover the strengths they wish to pursue further.

Fet Phase learners at Redwood Academy
Grades 10–12

FET

Set up for success, now we step back, and watch you do the rest!

With a strong sense of self and commitment to growth, our FET learners have the confidence and opportunity to select their areas of expertise. With English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language and Life Orientation as their foundations, they have a large variety of subjects to choose from and then thrive in.

Learning with purpose

From strong foundations
to future choices.

Early learning builds readiness and confidence. As learners progress, they strengthen core skills, deepen their enquiry and prepare to choose subjects that match their interests and goals.

Looking for more detail?

Talk with our admissions team.

Ask about the curriculum, subject options, support and the prospectus for your child’s phase.

Start your Redwood journey.

A world of possibility begins with a conversation.