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Heideli Loubser is a copywriter at www.houseofblogs.net, with ten years of experience in writing content for educational, health and family businesses. She is also the owner of www.homeschoolerslife.com where she creates content that helps make homeschooling easier for parents. When not distracted by the joys of writing and parenting, she is a...

Heideli Loubser is a copywriter at www.houseofblogs.net, with ten years of experience in writing content for educational, health and family businesses. She is also the owner of www.homeschoolerslife.com where she creates content that helps make homeschooling easier for parents. When not distracted by the joys of writing and parenting, she is a hobbyist gardener and creative arts enthusiast.

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Home education is for everyone, not only the sick or wealthy – here’s why


Who is home education for? Have you considered how this question may apply to your family? The South African Department of Basic Education (DBE) likes to promote the biased idea that home education is only for families with sick children whose conditions require extensive assistance, or for families who are wealthy enough to pursue their own education preferences. But is this true? This article will explain why home education is for...

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Why homeschooling is booming in SA


Homeschooling is growing in South Africa at a higher rate than ever before. Many parents are no longer considering homeschooling as an alternative option to mainstream, but as the preferred option for educating their children. This article will take a look at the main reasons parents choose to homeschool, why it is growing so quickly and how its become increasingly relevant in South Africa today. There are currently an estimated 100...

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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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Homeschool ABC

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Approaches

Popular homeschooling approaches and styles ...

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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

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 ...

Music Classes: Percussion Music ...

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

Beit HaSefer

  Tailor made Home Education by Beit HaSefer (No ‘one size fits ...

Ginini Training Institute

  Ginini Academy is an EdTech home education content provider ...

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 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...

  • 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...

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