Secondary Education (11½ - 17 yrs)

It is the goal of Secondary Education that the young adult should:

Develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in key learning areas to enhance his/her quality of life and contribution to society

Achieve high standards of learning and develop self-confidence, high self-esteem and a commitment to personal excellence, based on a positive set of values

Develop the ability and confidence to use the knowledge and skills acquired through formal education to make considered choices and decisions at both the personal and communal level

Develop attitudes and competencies for life-long learning and establish the foundations for further education, training and employment

Acquire an understanding of self and society, and develop perceptive understanding, mature judgment, responsible self-direction and moral autonomy, and social commitment

Develop respect for others and an appreciation of Seychelles’ cultural heritage, and be able to promote informed citizenship in our democracy and in the world community.

The Secondary curriculum will be designed to ensure that the young person continues to receive a broad, balanced education for as long as possible, at the same time as he/she progressively opts for certain subject combinations which prepare him/her more directly for broad areas of career specialization, in preparation for work or more specialized training at the post-secondary level.

Education for choice will therefore be a crucial element of the Secondary curriculum, and it will be supported by structures for personal, educational and careers guidance and counseling.

The flexibility that the Secondary curriculum provides in terms of catering for different abilities and interests will be reflected in school policies and teaching practices and approaches at this level.