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Homeschool ABC

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Approaches

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Beginning

5 Easy steps to start homeschooling ...

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Curriculum

How to choose a curriculum for your family ...

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Videos

Matric - the long and the short of it : By Leendert van Oostrum

Under the previous dispensation, the Matric exam was controlled by a statutory body controlled by the universities, with inputs from industry and schools. Umaluzi: One of the first things that happened under the new constitution was that this was placed under the control of the Minister of Education through a body now called Umalusi. This body controls the standard of all "matric", or National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. It also sees...

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Third wave of homeschooler persecution

In an article by Michael Farris of the Home Schooling Legal Defence Association (HSLDA), the assault on the homeschooling movement over the last three decades is being described in terms of three waves. The first wave used the argument of educational standards against homeschooling. The second wave used the argument on socialisation to criticize homeschooling. In the USA, Farris has now identified a third wave. This wave makes use of religious...

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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

Cambridge & International ...

     As of 1 January 2025, Macmillan Education is the sole agent ...

Music Classes: Percussion Music ...

Percussion Music Group   There is no greater joy than making ...

A.C.E (Gr R - 12)

    The A.C.E. programme is uniquely suited to home education, ...

Ginini Training Institute

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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...

  • How does homeschooling work?

    Homeschooling is different for every family as it depend on the parents educational goals for their children Education is the development of the...

  • 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 home learners get homework?

    In general all their schoolwork is homework and they do not get to do extra work in the afternoons. A tutor might give some extra work to complete...

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