If ever there was a year when parents and children lost freedom in education, it was 2014. Public schools lost the freedom to choose textbooks, pupils lost freedom to choose subjects, compulsory school attendance is extended, the administrative burden of private schools increases and National Curriculum is extended to birth. All these changes were announced by the Minister of Basic Education, without anyone making much of a fuss. Public schools lose...
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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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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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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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What is home education or homeschooling?
Home education is the oldest form of education. The school system as we know it is actually fairly new. It is done under the guidance and the...
