Global academic pathways

St Charles College in Pietermaritzburg offers boys access to Cambridge International study, supporting both South African and international futures.

As an accredited Cambridge International Examination Centre since 2002, the College provides a globally recognised academic framework through IGCSE, AS Level and A Level study.

This gives families an academic option shaped by international standards, supported by local guidance and backed by a strong record of achievement.

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Global standards. Local guidance.

St Charles College works closely with Cambridge Assessment, Universities South Africa and SAQA to help ensure that qualifications obtained through the College provide access to tertiary institutions in South Africa and abroad.

Cambridge study encourages boys to engage deeply with their subjects, think independently and make considered academic choices. This helps them prepare for future study with confidence, focus and a clearer understanding of the pathway ahead.

Cambridge qualifications are recognised by universities and institutions in South Africa and in at least 160 countries across the world.

Because entrance requirements vary by institution, course and faculty, boys and families are guided carefully as they consider subject choices, results and future study pathways.

SENIOR ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
SENIOR ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
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Proven against international standards

St Charles College has a proud history of achievement through Cambridge International, with boys earning Cambridge Excellence in the World Awards across IGCSE and AS Level subjects.

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    Top in South Africa

    for AS & A Level Results 2024

    Thomas Brown

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    First in South Africa

    for AS Chemistry & Physics 2025

    Shahil Maharaj

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    Top IGCSE Student

    at St Charles College 2025

    James Isaac

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    First in the world

    for IGCSE Physical Science 2020

    Hugo Rennings

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    First in the world

    for AS Level English Language and Literature 2016

    Greg Hardman

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    First in the world

    for AS Level Mathematics 2014

    Mark Ortmann

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    First in the world

    for AS Level Mathematics 2012

    Sean Anderson

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    First in the world

    First in the world for AS Level 2009

    Shrivar Mohan

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Explore your son’s pathway

Discover how the Senior Academic Pathway at St Charles College can help your son make informed academic choices for Form 5, Form 6 and life beyond school.

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