Homeschooling parents were recently shocked when the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) not once, but twice attempted to curb the liberty of parents to choose what is in the best interest of their children. On 11 February the WCED issued Draft 8 of a proposed policy on home education that unlawfully requires parents to use the state curriculum, register before 30 September of the year before they can start homeschooling, prohibiting...
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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 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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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...
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Will digital ID’s affect homeschoolers?
South Africa is busy introducing digital ID’s. Many parents are concerned that this will infringe on the freedom to choose home education. Creating a...
