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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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High School Applications
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What do you do if your child doesn’t have a place for Grade 8? Don’t panic! We outline the steps for parents and guardians to take.

General
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What exactly is an NSC? We unpack the ins and outs of the National Senior Certificate, and how it's different from other qualifications.

General
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High school applications in South Africa are a complicated process. But with our 2024 placement timeline, you’ll be ready to apply to your school of choice.

High School Applications
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Check the public high school application process for each province in South Africa, and learn what you need to do to secure a place for your child.

High School Applications
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Even at the best of times, parenthood isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a constant balancing act with a lot of responsibility and the pressure to make the right choices for your child and your family.

Parents Hub
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As a parent, it’s natural to think about your child’s future and how you might give them the best possible chance of success in life. Among concerns for mental health and wellbeing, financial stability later in life is ranked among some of the top concerns by parents in South Africa and globally. Research confirms that the level of post-school study pursued by high school graduates is strongly correlated with earning potential later in life. The real question is not whether it’s a good idea for your child to study after high school, but rather how you could think about supporting them with the big financial outlay required, whether it’s for university or any other tertiary institution. In South Africa, this question is even more relevant and challenging in attempting to break the cycle of generational inequality that exists.