Learning Strategies International (L.S.I. College)

Registered Independent Secondary School
Learning Strategies International College is registered with the Gauteng Department of Education as an Independent Secondary School. The Colleges registration number is EMIS: 700400448

Founded
LSI College was founded in 1996 by Marc Hanscombe and is situated behind Mountainview Shopping Centre, Corner of 14th Avenue and Weltevreden Road, Northcliff.

Curriculum

South African Curriculum	Cambridge Curriculum
Grade 8 and 9’s	Grades 10, 11 and 12

Small Classes
We are a purely academic institution and pride ourselves on our small classes. We keep a teacher to student ratio of 1:20 to ensure all students receive the attention they need and deserve to achieve.

Teachers
LSI College teachers are experienced and SACE registered. Parents will receive the email addresses and cellular numbers for convenience. We recommend that you keep in constant contact with your child’s teacher for information and progress.

Reports

Reports Type	Dates Issued
Weekly	Weekly reports are emailed on Friday/Saturday reflecting your child’s exercise results, test results and general behavior
Monthly	Monthly reports are issued summarizing that particular months exercise results, test results and class attendance
Term (Grade 8 and 9)	Term 1: April, Term 2: July, Term 3: October, Term 4: December
Prelim (IGCSE, AS & A Level)	July and December
Semester (Cambridge Exam Results)	Semester 1 Results: August. Semester 2 Results: February
End of Year (Grade 8 & 9)	December

Uniforms
Our students do not need to wear uniforms to school. The dress code is casual civvies wear.

Recreation Centre
LSI College has a fantastic recreation area for its students to enjoy and make the most of before and after school and during break times. There are a range of activities to enjoy that include a pool table, table tennis, as well as a games area set up with chess, board games, 30 Seconds and card games. There are couches, tables and chairs where students can relax and chat.

Canteen
LSI College has its own café which supplies the students with cold drinks, flavoured and plain water, sweets, chips and fruit. Student may also order foods during the first break from the neighbouring restaurants which will be delivered second break.

Bookshop
LSI College has its own bookshop which provides all the text books required for the subjects taken. It is always best to order books sooner rather than later to avoid delays. Email bookshop@lsicollege.co.za for prices, stock volumes and for ordering.