Thinking of taking your child out of school to start homeschooling in South Africa? This practical, neuro-affirming guide walks parents through the process step by step—from withdrawing from school and understanding your legal rights under the South African Schools Act to DBE registration, choosing a curriculum, keeping records and completing phase assessments.

A clear, neuro-affirming guide to writing the SAT as a South African homeschooler. Learn how registration, accommodations, Bluebook, preparation and test day work—and help your learner approach the SAT with fewer unknowns, practical strategies and greater confidence.

There are people who enjoy reading… and then there are people who live in books. For many neurodivergent kids and adults (autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, hyperlexic, dyslexic, dyspraxic, etc.), reading isn’t only academic. It can be a special interest, a safe place, and a powerful form of self-regulation—a way to come back to yourself when the world feels too loud, too fast, or too demanding.

Are you a homeschool student working towards an American High School Diploma and dreaming of becoming an Actuary? Stellenbosch University, one of Africa’s top institutions, offers a highly respected BCom in Actuarial Science and it might just be the perfect launchpad for your career.

Homeschool philosophies and methods offer diverse ways to educate your children at home in South Africa. These approaches range from structured, traditional curriculums to child-led learning experiences and everything in between. Popular philosophies include Charlotte Mason, Eclectic, Traditional, Classical, Unit Studies, Montessori, Waldorf and Unschooling. Here's a closer look at the most common homeschooling philosophies and methods with examples of homeschool curriculums

For South African families exploring flexible homeschooling options, Acellus Academy offers a full online curriculum from Kindergarten to grade 12 with a WASC-accredited, self-paced online program leading to an American High School Diploma as a school leaving certificate. Learners can enroll and study year-round, access video-based and adaptive lessons, revisit difficult concepts, and choose from a broad range of core, elective, AP and STEM courses.