Homeschooling with Cambridge (UK Curriculum: CIE & Pearson Edexcel)
A Parent Guide from Grade R to Grade 12 (IGCSE + AS + A Levels)
Feeling overwhelmed by “UK curriculum” options in South Africa? This parent-friendly booklet gives you a clear, step-by-step roadmap for homeschooling through the Cambridge pathway—from Grade R all the way to Grade 12 (AS Levels) (with A Levels optional).
Designed for South African homeschool families, this guide explains what Cambridge is, how the stages fit together, what to teach at each phase, and how to plan realistically toward IGCSE and AS as a private candidate.
What’s inside
✅ A clear explanation of what “UK curriculum” usually means in SA (Cambridge vs Pearson Edexcel)
✅ Home, Hub/Learning Centre, and Hybrid homeschool models (how to choose what fits)
✅ Cambridge stages mapped to South African grades (Early Years → Primary → Lower Secondary → IGCSE → AS/A)
✅ Recommended subjects for every stage (with subject codes)
✅ A practical “weekly rhythm” guide by age/stage (home or hub)
✅ Study strategy: syllabus-first mastery learning + past papers + exam technique
✅ Private candidate exam guidance (what parents need to know)
✅ A comparison checklist for evaluating curriculum providers, online schools, and hubs
✅ Subject sets by career pathway goals (STEM, Health Sciences, Commerce, Humanities/Law)
✅ Helpful resources, suppliers, past papers, and SA parent support groups
Who this is for
Parents starting Cambridge from Grade R
Families transitioning from CAPS to Cambridge
Parents planning for IGCSE (Gr 10–11) and AS Levels (Gr 12)
Homeschoolers choosing between fully-at-home vs hub/learning center support
Families who want a realistic, structured plan without “school-at-home pressure”
Why parents love it
This booklet doesn’t just list stages and subjects — it helps you plan, choose, and move forward with confidence, one step at a time.
Format
📄 22 pages Digital Booklet (PDF download)
🇿🇦 South Africa–friendly guidance (Zone 3 awareness included)
Pair it with
- Subjects Picker Screening (for personalized subject choices and exam planning)
