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A social worker’s plea: Support home education in rural areas


The subject of home education is igniting hot debates in South Africa and all over the world – some arguments are positive, and some are sheer misinformed, fear-based criticisms. In facing up to the realities of a failing public school system and realizing how urgent a new and empowering education regulatory framework is, it’s necessary to hear from those who struggle the most for access to education. This is one story,...

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Home education could be the chance at success that South Africa’s children need


Since the global pandemic began, many families have been plunged into home education due to lockdown regulations. It has brought to light many more opinions on the subject of home education, such as concern over whether parents are actually capable of educating their children and whether only teachers are qualified to educate children. This article will explore what research has shown to be the case regarding home education. In a radio...

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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 home education in South Africa (Wikipedia article)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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...

  • 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 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...

  • 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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