St. Anne's Diocesan College

The St. Anne's Diocesan College, St. Anne's short, is a private Anglican girls boarding school in Hilton at Pietermaritzburg in the South African province of KwaZulu -Natal. It was founded in 1877 as a girls' school. First, the boarding school was directly in Pietermaritzburg, 1903, land was purchased in Hilton and cultivated. 1977, a foundation was established, which takes care of scholarships.

Organization and curriculum

The St. Anne's is headed by a rector, he is assisted by an Executive Director, a Deputy Rector, a director of academic affairs, a chaplain and a counselor. The management is responsible for opposite a board, of which the Archbishop of Natal.

The St. Anne's offers a holistic education and training. By the end of compulsory education with the 9th grade, students are taught in basic subjects such as English, Afrikaans or history. In addition, electives such as isiZulu, drama or life orientation. In high school, completed by the National Senior Certificate, seven subjects are taught, including two languages. In 2010, reached 100 % of students to complete.

The College provides students living in six houses, each named after a former leaders of the boarding school. Pupils must not belong to the Christian Church, but to identify with the Christian faith.