Core Courses

Traditional course progression for Grade Levels 9 to 12

23/24 Credit Traditional High School Track

23 Credit College Prep Diploma

This track meets General Admission Requirements to most American State Universities or Community Colleges.

• ENGLISH 4 CREDITS
• MATH 4 CREDITS
• SCIENCE 4 CREDITS
• HISTORY 3 CREDITS
• PE 1 CREDIT
• FINE ART 1 CREDIT
• FOREIGN LANG. 2 CREDITS
• ELECTIVES 4 or 5 CREDITS

The above 23/24 credit curriculum in the only one offered by The Southern African Virtual School. SAVS is not a diploma awarding institute and offers the Virtual Diploma Program in partnership with The Cottage School, an accredited American High School. See Virtual Diploma Program

Please Note: In America, other academic paths are available as listed below, but none of these options are offered by SAVS.

18 Credit Academic High School Track

This track meets General Admission Requirements to most American State Universities or Community Colleges.

• ENGLISH 4 CREDITS
• MATH 4 CREDITS
• SCIENCE 3 CREDITS
• HISTORY 3 CREDITS
• FOREIGN LANG. 2 CREDITS
• ACADEMIC ELECTIVES 2 CREDITS

16 Credit Core Academic High School Track

This track meets General Admission Requirements to most American State Community Colleges.

• ENGLISH 4 CREDITS
• MATH 4 CREDITS
• SCIENCE 3 CREDITS
• HISTORY 3 CREDITS
• FOREIGN LANG. 2 CREDITS

How to Schedule your High School Student with SAVS Full Time Option

SAVS is a year round school option that gives homeschooling students the opportunity to earn their needed annual credits without overwhelming the student with a full load. We recommend no more than three to four courses at one time. Block schedules consisting of three courses taken at a time, followed by three additional courses upon completion are highly recommended for students taking six credits a year.

Below are some possible schedules for student’s following the 24 Credit Home School Track, therefore attempting 6 credits a year.

3 + 3 COURSE SCHEDULE

High school students attempting 6 credits a year may choose to work on 3 credits at a time. Students who work on this schedule, typically follow the accelerated pace chart to reach their goals in 10 months

1st 5 months                                        2nd 5 months

1. English                                               1. Science

2. Math                                                   2. History

3. Elective                                              3. Elective

Advisement: A typical course week on accelerated pace is about 6–8 study hours a week per course, therefore, with 3 classes that means you may be at the computer studying 18–24 hours each week. This schedule leaves room for extra-curricular activities. Highly advised schedule for professional and training athletes.

4 + 2 COURSE SCHEDULE

High school students attempting 6 credits a year may choose to work on 4 credits (courses) for 10 months, and later do 2 credits at an accelerated pace during the remaining two months.

1st 10 months                                       Next 2 months

1. English                                               1. Elective

2. Math                                                   2. Elective

3. Science

4. History

Advisement: A typical course week is about 4–5 study hours a week per course. With 4 classes that means you may be at the computer studying 16 –20 hours each week. This schedule leaves room for extracurricular activities

Important Note: All courses chosen are available to a student for a 12 month period from the date of initial enrolment.