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Welcome to UCT Online High School's blog, a space where you'll find answers to your questions, exciting school news and other interesting and informative articles that'll prove just how cool our school is.

The ultimate guide to selecting and applying for high school in 2026
From annual application timelines, to criteria that’ll help you select the right high school for your child, and information on where to get in-person assistance in each province: We’ve covered it all so you don’t have to.
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Online Schooling
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Generative Artificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm since the launch of the first widely available application - ChatGPT - in November 2022. Since then, a number of AI applications have been launched, user costs have dropped and AI has disrupted a wide range of industries and services, from pharmaceutical research to music production and script writing. Education is no exception.

Online Schooling
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In mid- January 2024 our Matric class of 2024 received their results from our examination body, SACAI. We are proud of the achievements of the class of 2024, and we would like to clarify the criteria we use to evaluate matric performance.

Adult Matric
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When it comes to accessing education-related services and information in South Africa, knowing where to find your provincial Department of Education office is crucial. Below is a concise guide with contact details for each of the nine provincial education departments in South Africa.

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Online Schooling
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Should you be looking beyond live lessons to evaluate the quality of an online high school? This blog post explores why there is so much more to consider when it comes to the topic of live lessons.

Online Schooling
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When does class size matter in an online high school, and does this impact academic outcomes?

Learner Spotlight
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Erica, a matric learner at UCT Online High School, takes us through a day in her life in a self-filmed, unscripted learner vlog.

Online Schooling
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If you’re finding it difficult to compare online high schools side by side, these 8 characteristics should help you ask the right questions.

Online Schooling
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If you’re considering an online high school for your child, but you’re finding it hard to tell how they all compare — we’ve developed a comprehensive review of 12 leading online high schools to help you decide.

High School Applications
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From cost to curriculum, there a number of differences between public and private schools. Here’s how their applications differ.