Two curriculums, taught to the same standard
Two curriculums, both taught live: Cambridge International and the South African curriculum (NSC).
The South African curriculum (NSC) is open for enrolment
Enrolments for January 2027 are open for Grades 8 to 11, with the same live teaching, Learning Assistants and live parent dashboard as our Cambridge school. Grade 12 will launch in 2028. From R4 500 a month.
The Cambridge pathway
Cambridge International is the world's largest provider of international education programmes, part of the University of Cambridge. Learners study Cambridge syllabuses, sit Cambridge examinations at approved centres, and the certificates they earn are issued by Cambridge International, the same certificates as any Cambridge school. They are recognised by universities in South Africa, the UK, the US and beyond.
| Stage | Years & ages | The package | Subjects available | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Secondary | Year 8 | ages 12 to 13 | English, Mathematics, Science and the humanities, plus Personal Mastery | 9 | Progression to Year 9 |
| Lower Secondary | Year 9 | ages 13 to 14 | As Year 8, building towards IGCSE subject choices | 9 | Cambridge Checkpoint |
| IGCSE | Years 10 & 11 | ages 14 to 16 | 6 subjects: English, a second language and Maths compulsory, 3 chosen freely, plus Personal Mastery | 17 | Cambridge IGCSE certificates |
| AS Level | Year 12 | ages 16 to 18 | 4 subjects, free choice | 17 | Cambridge AS Level certificates |
| A Level | Year 13 | ages 17 to 19 | 3 subjects, free choice | 17 | Cambridge International A Level certificates |
Prices live on the School Fees page. First ROS exam series: AS in June 2027; IGCSE and A Level in June 2028. Checkpoint date for Year 9 to follow.
Every IGCSE package includes Personal Mastery, our complementary, non-examinable subject: daily reading, exercise, journaling, family time and budgeting, deliberately off-screen.
The South African curriculum (NSC)
The South African national curriculum (CAPS) for Grades 8 to 11, leading to the National Senior Certificate (NSC). Every lesson is live: 40-minute lessons, nine periods a day.
| Grade | Usual age | The pack | Subjects available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 13 to 14 | 10 subjects, one choice of First Additional Language | 11 |
| Grade 9 | 14 to 15 | 10 subjects, one choice of First Additional Language | 11 |
| Grade 10 | 15 to 16 | 7 subjects: 4 core choices plus 3 electives | 16 |
| Grade 11 | 16 to 17 | 7 subjects: 4 core choices plus 3 electives | 16 |
| Grade 12 | Grade 12 will launch in 2028. | ||
Subjects will be offered subject to demand.
Which one suits your family?
Cambridge suits families who
Choose Cambridge if you want a qualification your child can take anywhere, if they may study or move abroad, or if you want the A Level route into universities in South Africa, the UK and the US. It’s available now, for the 2027 intake.
The NSC suits families who
Choose the NSC if you want the South African matric route your family and local universities already know, taught in an online school. Enrolments for January 2027 are open for Grades 8 to 11. Grade 12 will launch in 2028.
Not sure which fits your child?
Let’s talk about your child
Speak to our admissions team about subjects, fees and how our online school works. It’s a friendly call, and there’s no pressure.