Understanding the CAPS Curriculum

CAPS stands for Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements. It is a revision of the current National Curriculum Statement (NCS). With the introduction of CAPS, every subject in each grade will have a single, comprehensive and concise policy document that will provide details on what teachers need to teach and assess on a grade-by-grade and subject-by-subject basis. This curriculum review has the aim of lessening the administrative load on teachers, and ensuring that there is clear guidance and consistency for teachers when teaching.

To support you in the implementation of the CAPS , we have published this handy pocket guide filled with useful information, including programme of assessments for each subject, exam guidelines and an overview of the main topic changes.

These survival guides were developed to support teachers as the Department of Education rolled-out the CAPS curriculum and remains one of our most downloaded resources.

To download the guides, simply click on the links below.

• Survival Guide to the Foundation Phase CAPS
• Survival Guide to the Intermediate Phase CAPS
• Survival Guide to the Senior Phase CAPS

• National Policy Pertaining to the Programme and Promotion Requirements of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12
• National Protocol for Assessment
• Foundation Phase CAPS Documentation
• Intermediate Phase CAPS Documentation
• Senior Phase CAPS Documentation
• FET Phase CAPS Documentation