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The Real Victory: How Homeschoolers Changed the Conversation


Since 2017, thousands of homeschoolers and organisations across South Africa have fiercely opposed the BELA Bill (now an Act). Letters were written, testimonies given, and public hearings filled with parents determined to defend their right to educate their children at home. On paper, few words in the final Act reflect their input. Many concluded that government had won — and that home educators had lost. But the real victory is not...

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How Online Tutoring is Transforming Learning for South African Learners


In a world where school demands keep growing and learning gaps still exist, many South African families are finding a game-changer: personalised, online tutoring. It’s not just about getting better grades - it’s about boosting confidence, building lifelong skills, and giving learners the individual attention they deserve. Why Tutoring Matters More Than Ever The challenges facing South African learners are real. Overcrowded classrooms, limited resources, exam pressure, and the need for...

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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 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

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Homeschool Family blogs

Blogs by homeschooling families that share their experiences and ...

Tutors

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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

A.C.E (Gr R - 12)

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

Excel Labs

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Elroi Academy

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

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