RESOURCES

Diagnostic Testing
Diagnose levels of academic achievement
Diagnostic testing determines if there are any "learning gaps" that first need attention before dealing with new concepts.
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What academic level is my child at?
Since the A.C.E. programme is individualised, the existing level of performance in each subject of every incoming learner must be determined.
Conventional grade promotion does not necessarily indicate that work has been mastered.
The sequence of content in the curriculum is probably also not the same as that of a previous school/programme, which results in gaps in the learner’s progress.Therefore, academic material is prescribed on a basis of diagnosed levels of academic achievement, and not on the basis of the grade level the learner was promoted to or on the basis of age.
Diagnostic placement testing ensures that students begin at the exact point of their academic needs. Diagnostic testing determines if there are any "learning gaps" that first need attention before dealing with new concepts.
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Where to go for Diagnostic Testing?
Children from grade 2 and up, who are not yet on the A.C.E. programme, are required to write diagnostic tests before starting any academic work.
Contact your nearest school or home education academy for further guidelines on Diagnostic Testing.

Exit Qualifications
Learners proactively prepare for their futures
In order to meet the requirements of individual learners AEE supports a range of Grade 12 exit qualifications:
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Leading out of the A.C.E. programme, learners can also pursue three exit qualification options supported by AEE. These are:
- The International A.C.E. qualifications in partnership with Lighthouse Christian Academy in the USA. Lighthouse Christian Academy is a distance learning institution in the USA which uses the Accelerated Christian Education program and offers an accredited diploma. The diploma has a recognised level of accreditation from the USA that is both regional and international in its scope. LCA diplomas are accredited through three accreditation agencies in the United States of America.
- The General Education Diploma (GED). The GED is a series of tests whereby students obtain a diploma from the USA which is a grade 12 equivalent. The GED credential is recognised by SAQA as being comparable to the South African NSC – grade 12 or NQF-4 level.
- The National Senior Certificate written through the Independent Examination Board (IEB) using AEE Online Education. The AEE Online offering embraces a blended learning approach which is used to appeal to different learning styles and reinforce learning. Use of multimedia is embedded in the online curriculum and students are required to watch videos on key themes, answer questions online, refer to set works and hand write assessments.

Training
Developing staff to reach their potential
The purpose of the A.C.E. Training is to provide each school staff member with the tools required to fulfil their tasks effectively. Staff are trained on how to use and apply the "Personalised System of Instruction" (P.S.I.) within the Learning Centre, encourage the students to find their God given talents as well as how to manage a Learning Centre. Trainings will be based on a blended system covering physical PACE work as well as working through online lessons.

FAQs
Homeschool and supervisor training courses are available and recommended for parents who would like to learn more about the programme and procedures.
Students also have access to the online eLearn portal, LearnCloud. There are an increasing collection of high-quality eLearning resources available which allow students to view short lessons and ask questions about the work they are doing in their PACEs. To access LearnCloud, go to https://learncloud.aeegroup.co.za.