Online Schooling

There is immense pressure on parents during a child’s school years, not just in terms of time investment and emotional support, but also in terms of finances. Making choices about schooling is becoming more and more difficult for families. Increasingly, the cost of education is a key consideration. Family circumstances vary enormously, and for many, a local no-fee state school will be the only option; others may have a range of private schools that they can consider.

As a parent, it’s normal to aspire to give your child the best possible education to set them up for success in life. However, the rising cost of high school education in South Africa is a growing concern for many parents, even those who have historically been able to afford private schooling.

Budgeting is one of the most important skills you can teach your teenager. Research shows that teenagers who learn financial discipline are more likely to be financially independent as adults. You should start talking to your teenager about money as soon as they are old enough to receive an allowance or get a part-time job.

UCT Online High School releases a comprehensive guide on the real cost of high school in South Africa. Read more to discover how you can prepare financially for the transition to high school.

Discover how online high school can benefit learner-athletes by providing flexibility, personalised learning & the ability to earn university scholarships.

Thinking of transitioning from homeschooling to online school? We break down the differences as well as similarities between online school and homeschooling.

It may take some time to adjust to this new learning environment if you are used to a typical school timetable. Here are some techniques to develop time management skills if you're having difficulty concentrating on your schoolwork, so you can have your best term ever!

We’re pleased to say that we’ll be making some key upgrades that will come into effect from the beginning of the 2023 school year, to better the way we teach the youth of South Africa.

“The Daily Maverick’s three-part article, published 11 December 2022, is misleading, wrong in parts, and irresponsible.” — a comprehensive rebuttal from Rob Paddock, Founder and CEO of Valenture Institute.

Written by Banele Lukhele, Executive Head of School and Chief Academic Officer, UCT Online High School

As more things move online, the more isolated people seem to become. Or at least that’s the common narrative. That, however, isn’t always the case. It doesn’t need to be. The digital space, like any other, can be whatever you need it to be. It can be a place to learn, grow and connect with the added benefit of unlimited reach. That’s the space UCT Online High School has created.

Online schooling is a new and growing dimension of education and — correctly — many guardians have questions and concerns before committing their learners to an online school. We welcome both the public interest in the education that we offer at UCT Online High School, and questions from current and potential parents, guardians and learners.

Online learning is not new, however, it’s slowly becoming the ‘new norm’ for learners across the globe. While some may be thriving under this learning system, there are still many guardians who are unsure of whether their child can thrive in this environment too. We got UCT Online High School’s Director and Principal, Yandiswa Xhakaza to break down what kind of child thrives best in an online school environment.

Nothing is as daunting as change. By the time you’re the guardian of a high school learner, you’re usually pretty set in your ways. But you clearly know how to move with the times because your child is either learning online or you're thinking about it. Lets dive into how to be a successful online school parent

While traditional schools are having to turn learners away due to having too many applicants and not enough space, our digital schooling platform aims to bring some relief to worried parents who are facing the high school application battle by offering a solution.

The times they are a-changin' and today’s youth are spending vastly more time online than ever before.

The key to every child’s future success lies within. It’s our job to nurture our learners by providing the best educational platform and support system possible, for them to unlock their potential.

When it comes to choosing which school to send your loved one to, no question is more important than this one: Is online schooling safe?

We break down how online high school differs from homeschooling for you as a guardian.

Perhaps you’ve been wondering whether online learning is a good fit for you? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here are five reasons why doing things the UCT Online High School way makes a whole lot of sense.