History of home education in South Africa (Wikipedia article)
Home schooling (often referred to as home education) was illegal in the previous political dispensation, but since it was recognized in 1996 in the SA Schools Act, it has since grown exponentially. Notable moments in the history of home schooling are provided. Most of the content comes directly from primary sources and has not been documented anywhere yet. Click here to read the article on the history of home education in South Africa on WikiPedia.
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Homeschooling and the law
Home schooling was recognized in 1996 in Section 51 of the SA Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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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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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Is home education often used as a smoke screen to hide child neglect?
State interference in home education is often justified as something that can identify situations where home education is used as a smoke screen to...
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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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