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Secondary School
Secondary
An ECZ examination centre for Grades 7, 9 and 12 since 2009, offering the Zambian curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE.
Secondary overview
Continuing a strong academic foundation
Our Secondary programme spans Grades 8 to 12 — Junior Secondary (Grades 8–9) and Senior Secondary (Grades 10–12) — continuing the academic foundation built in Primary, preparing learners for examinations and for life beyond school.
Two curricula
Zambian curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE
Secondary learners follow the Zambian curriculum alongside the Cambridge IGCSE programme, giving them a foundation that is locally relevant and internationally recognised. Full pathway details are available on the Academics overview.
Learning with purpose
Academic discipline and independent learning
Secondary learners are encouraged to take greater ownership of their learning, supported by the same academic rigour and discipline that runs throughout the school.
Character
Character and personal development
Academic learning continues to be paired with personal and spiritual growth, in keeping with the school's Christian foundation.
Languages
French & Chinese
Learners continue building fluency in French and Chinese alongside their core academic studies.
Beyond the classroom
Sports and extracurricular balance
Sports
Football, basketball, archery and agriculture activities continue alongside academic study.
Arts & Music
Creative activities support balanced, well-rounded development.
Looking ahead
Preparation for further education and life
Secondary learners are prepared for further education and for life beyond school, guided by the same pursuit of academic and personal excellence throughout their time at Crested Crane Academy.
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