How exciting reading a book like Homeschooling the Primary Years by Shirley Erwee. This is a South African homeschooling book written by a first generation homeschool mom. Homeschooling is growing in South Africa. We are not just part of this growing trend worldwide but making our own mark! Shirley has homeschooled her 6 children for the past 18 years. During this time she has collected a lot of information through reading,...
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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...
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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...
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Do home learners sometimes wish they were in school and were normal?
They generally like being homeschooled. Some homelearners go to school for the experience but many return to homeschooling as within the homeschool...
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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...
