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Earn a fully accredited American High School Diploma through Penn Foster, one of America's most established distance education institutions. With triple accreditation and acceptance at South African universities through matriculation exemption, this qualification opens doors globally.
Join hundreds of South African students earning internationally recognised qualifications
An internationally recognised secondary school qualification that opens doors to universities worldwide
The American High School Diploma (AHSD) through Penn Foster is a complete secondary education programme that follows U.S. educational standards. It's equivalent to completing Grade 12 in South Africa (NQF Level 4) but offers a more flexible, internationally-focused curriculum.
| Aspect | AHSD | SA Matric |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Flexible (1-4 years) | Fixed (3 years) |
| Curriculum | American standards | CAPS curriculum |
| Final Exams | Open-book, retakes allowed | Closed-book, one attempt |
| International Use | Widely accepted | Limited recognition |
| Study Method | 100% Online | In-person required |
A flexible, credit-based system designed for independent learners
Overview of physical, emotional, mental, and social health. Covers wellness dimensions, mental health awareness, and healthy relationships.
Explore personality theories, take personality assessments, and learn how to leverage your strengths for academic and career success.
Build digital citizenship skills, learn ethical technology use, protect digital privacy, and develop research and communication skills.
Comprehensive English programme covering reading comprehension, writing skills, literary analysis, research methods, and communication.
Practical mathematics including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, measurements, financial literacy, and real-world problem solving.
Comprehensive science education covering Earth processes, life sciences, chemistry, physics, and environmental science.
Understanding government, historical events, global cultures, and civic responsibilities from ancient civilisations to modern times.
Comprehensive health education covering nutrition, fitness planning, stress management, and personal wellness strategies.
Learn about automobile repair, engine operation, safety procedures, and preventive maintenance. Includes practical exercises.
Child development theories, growth stages, guidance strategies, and professional childcare management skills.
Animal care, behaviour, handling and restraint, veterinary terminology, and professional practice fundamentals.
Starting your own business, market research, business planning, networking, and entrepreneurial skills development.
Microsoft Office Suite mastery: Word processing, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations for academic and professional use.
Improve Spanish fluency through reading, speaking, and listening. Covers vocabulary, grammar, and practical applications.
Advanced algebraic concepts including equations, inequalities, functions, logarithms, matrices, and probability.
Properties of points, lines, planes, angles, polygons, triangles, circles, and solids with practical applications.
Composition of matter, periodic table, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.
Explore speeches, poems, and prose that shaped America. Analyse fiction, poetry, and themes using textual evidence.
Study of human behaviour, consciousness, memory, intelligence, personality, and social psychology principles.
Macroeconomics, market economy, supply and demand, fiscal and monetary policies, and international economics.
