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From cost to curriculum, there are numerous distinctions between public and private schools. Here’s how their applications differ.

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.

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

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.

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.

Choosing the right high school for your child is one of the most significant decisions you'll make as a parent. However, navigating the complex world of high school education costs can be daunting, especially if you're on a tight budget. That's why UCT Online High School has launched a free cost calculator to help you determine what you can afford and make an informed decision about your child's future.

Take a look at our list of the best apps for learning that you will ever require as an online learner.

Banele Lukhele, our Executive Head Of School and Chief Academic Officer, answers a few questions so we can get to know her better!

We’ve made it to the end of our first academic year, and what a year it’s been! Take a look back at what we got up to this year.

We’re delighted to announce that Banele Lukhele has been appointed as UCT Online High School’s Executive Head of School and Chief Academic Officer! Ms Lukhele will take over from Yandiswa Xhakaza who, after careful consideration, has decided to step down from the role of Director and Principal of UCT Online High School.

To show our appreciation for all the educators who’ve played a special role in our lives, let’s remember why and how this day is celebrated.

Sipho Mpisane, UCT Online High School's Head of School for South African National Senior Certificate, answers a few questions so we can get to know him better!

August marks the start of Women’s Month! And each year, on 9 August we celebrate National Women’s Day, a day honouring the strength and resilience of the women who came before us, the women of today and the women who will lead the future.

In celebration of Video Game Day, UCT Online High School hosted a fun-filled afternoon for their learners, jam-packed with all their favourite video games. And, where a Grade 10 learner took on a Southern Hemisphere Tekken Champion — and won!

UCT Online High School is celebrating its first birthday! And we couldn’t be more thrilled about all that we’ve achieved in this first year, since we’ve launched, and all that is still to come. Celebrate with us by taking a stroll down memory lane and having a look back at all the exciting things we got up to since opening our virtual doors.

There are many ways to advocate for education! Best-selling author and social media sensation, Yusuf Daniels, does it by touring the country and speaking to learners about various topics. Here’s how his experience has been.

It was in 1918 that Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela would be born to Nonqaphi Nosekeni and Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela. He would go on to spend 27 years of his life wrongfully imprisoned, and then, upon his release, create and spread a new mindset of peace and forgiveness. 

Winter is upon us and so are the school holidays! So when the weather has you tied up indoors and you’re sick of scrolling through apps, why not develop a fun new skill? Because we’re all about learning something new from the comfort of your own four walls, we’ve compiled a list of free, exciting online courses for you to follow along with to pick up an interesting new skill or learn more about - all for a grand total of R0!

Following collaborations with Grasshoppers, Coca-Cola and The Powerpuff Girls, South African streetwear brand Grade Africa is heading back to school with a limited edition drop with UCT Online High School. A first of its kind.

Imagine, for a moment, that you had to fight against being taught in a language you didn’t understand.

Schools are in the business of answering questions, some of them big, some of them small, all of them important. This one is close to our hearts.