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Homeschool ABC

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Approaches

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Beginning

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Curriculum

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Videos

Hof bevestig : Nasionale kurrikulum bind nie private onderwys nie

Verklaring deur die Pestalozzi Trust        25 Maart 2011 Regter Cynthia Pretorius het vandag in die Pretoriase Hooggeregshof verklaar dat die nasionale kurrikulum nie bindend is op onafhanklike skole en ouers wat tuisonderwys gee nie. Die regter het ‘n aansoek deur tuisskolers en private skole, om die kurrikulum nie-bindend te verklaar, verwerp. Sy het beslis dat ‘n uitspraak van die Grondwetlike Hof in 2001 die aansoek oorbodig maak. Mnr. Bouwe van der...

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Court confirms : National Curriculum not binding on private education


Statement by the Pestalozzi Trust     25th March 2011 Judge  Cynthia Pretorius confirmed in die Pretoria High Court today that the state curriculum is not binding on independent schools and parents who educate their children at home. The judge rejected an application by homeschooling parents and private schools to declare the curriculum non-binding. She decided that a Constitutional Court verdict from 2001 made the application unnecessary. Mr. Bouwe van der Eems of...

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Legal & Research

Research on Home Education

Research on home education consistently proves that home learners

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Homeschooling and the law

Home schooling was recognized in 1996 in the SA Schools Act.

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History of homeschooling in SA

History of home education in South Africa (Wikipedia article)

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Centres

EduComply Services

EduComply Services EduComply is a initiative dedicated to helping

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Learning centre overview

Homeschool, micro-school, learning centre, unregistered private

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Start a Learning Centre

Important considerations when starting a learning centre

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Find a learning centre

There are various ways to find learning centres. Since there is

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Support

Homeschool Family blogs

Blogs by homeschooling families that share their experiences and ...

Tutors

Tutors provide additional support to homeschooling parents. ... ...

Support Groups

Forums where parents and learners discuss issues with each other and ...

Assessment Tools

Assessment - Choose What Works for Your Family Parents can now ...

Curriculums

Dynamis

Martie du Plessis from Dynamis, an educational consultant, home ...

Elroi Academy (Gr 8 - 12)

Elroi Academy – Top-Rated Distance Education Provider in South ...

PASS Ged Academy

Pass GED® Academy is your online pathway to achieving your Grade 12 ...

Excel Labs

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is homeschooling legal in South Africa?

    Yes. Since 1994, the right for parents to home educate their children was legalised in South Africa through the adoption of the new constitution. In...

  • Do homeschoolers take holidays?

    Yes, they take breaks. Some homeschool families follow the public school year calendar especially if they are involved in sport and music...

  • Do I need to be a qualified teacher?

    No. Research has found no correlation between the qualification of the parent and the academic performance of the child. Research shows that...

  • Can I be a working mom and homeschool?

    Single parents who are committed to homeschool organize a schedule around their work commitments and sometimes involve family or tutors to assist...

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