The weekly instructional time for subjects listed in the National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 is stipulated in paragraphs 10, 17, 24 and 36 of the policy document, National policy pertaining to the programme and promotion requirements of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 and is as follows in the different school phases—
| (a) | Foundation Phase (Grades R-2): 23 hours; |
| (b) | Foundation Phase (Grade 3): 25 hours; |
| (c) | Intermediate Phase: 27,5 hours; |
| (d) | Senior Phase: 27, 5 hours; and |
| (e) | Further Education and Training Phase: 27,5 hours;. |
