Learning Structure
Aurora is different from any other schools in Johannesburg, as they offer a number of external certificates which students can gain throughout their journey at Aurora, ranging from business management, event management and catering to the ICDL and ITSI computer certificates. .
Aurora is affiliated with the IEB independent assessment agency and strives for all of the matrics to graduate with their NSC at the end of grade 12.
From grades 7-9 the subjects given are: English, Afrikaans/Zulu, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Human and Social Sciences, Natural Science, Economic Management Science, Physical Education, Computer literacy, Arts and culture and Technology.
From grade 10-12 English, Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy, Afrikaans/Zulu, Physical education, Travel and tourism and Life Orientation are compulsory, while THREE of the following subjects can be taken in addition: Economics, Business Studies, Physical Science, Life Science, History, Geography, Drama, Design, Consumer studies, CAT and IT
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