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September 26, 2023

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Ashton College “Uniquely Different”

Ashton International College is an amalgamation of subject specialists, state-of-the-art facilities and an experienced and efficient administration. At Ashton we encourage all students to participate in the extra-curricular activities we offer on the Cultural, Academic and Sports forum, Community responsibility and specialised Clubs. The College Ethos and Philosophy is to be value-driven where emphasis and encouragement is placed on each individual and develop their unique talents as we strive to unlock the potential that lies within every student.

‘Two Worlds in One’ – Academic
On entering the Senior College at Ashton International College, Form 1 (Grade 8) students are introduced to our ‘Two Worlds in One’ academic programme, the IEB (Independent Examination Board) and the International CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) Curricula

Our Senior College programme – at Ashton our students select both their curriculum and subject choices at the end of their Form 1 (Grade 8) year. The students who have achieved the required average, may select the CAIE curricula and write their international matric at IGCSE level at the end of their Form 3 year (Grade 10), while offering the IEB to all other students opting to write the South African IEB National Senior Certificate at the end of the Grade 12 year.

The beauty is in the detail as this means that our Form 1 students, on selection of their subject choice and curricula, reduce their current 14 subject load to 7 in their Form 2 (Grade 9) year. This has proven to be greatly beneficial as we provide further guidance in various careers and their decisions on the various options for tertiary study. This also allows students the time and energy to embrace all the facets of school life by participating in the sports, culture and a variety of clubs all on the school campus.

For a young school, we have celebrated a 100% pass rate on the IEB and Cambridge Curricula for the past ten years. In addition we have had students placed top in the world and top in South Africa in the Cambridge External examinations.

Sport

Sporting Codes at Ashton include both Primary and Secondary Sport, and once again being uniquely different, Ashton recognises our students for representation in a sport of their choice and can be awarded School Colours, provided they participate in one Primary Sport or Cultural activity at Ashton.

Ashton has the most amazing State-of-the Art sporting facilities from our FIH approved Hockey Rhinoturf and Indoor Hockey arena with a multi-purpose surface where we had the privilege to host International games at both these venues. Over the past few years, Ashton students represented KZN teams and we are proud of the fact that we have also had students represent South Africa. On the world platform, we have celebrated the success of our students in Athletics, Ice-Hockey, Karate, Karting, Judo, surfing and swimming. The heated Swimming Pool allows for all year training with this being home to the Ashton Swimming Academy. Sven van der Linde recently represented SA in Seychelles in the 7 km Open Water event.

Primary Sporting codes include Athletics, Cricket, Cross Country, Golf, Hockey, Indoor Hockey, Netball, Action Netball, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, Rugby, 7’s Rugby and Swimming. We are excited to be adding to our offering from 2023 Girls’ Touch Rugby and Squash

This year Ashton Girls Hockey ended the season ranking in the top 20 which is a phenomenal achievement for a young school. The Action Netball teams enjoyed a great season clinching gold, silver and bronze medals in the various age groups in the finals. The U15A rugby 7’s had a superb season and outstanding tournament results.

CULTURE

Culture has never taken a back seat at Ashton, and our talented students never cease to amaze us. As dance and music are both subjects offered on the IEB Curriculum and Music on the Cambridge Curriculum, there is never a shortage of entertainment. The annual Ashton’s Got Talent is the showcase of the best of the best. On campus, Ashton’s Music Department offers a and guitar to name but a few. The Marimba Band has performed at many functions within the Community and took top honours at the 2022 Marimba Festival. The Dramatic Arts is celebrated at Ashton with annual short plays, and a full musical production every alternative year.