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Get an internationally recognised Cambridge International qualification from the school of the future.

Forget classrooms, back to back lessons and lots of wasted time. Here the focus is on learning.

UCT Online High School is a registered online Cambridge International School
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Grades
10
Curriculum
Cambridge International
Monthly Cost
R3,530 / $246
Next Intake
TBC
Cambridge International Curriculum
With nearly a million learners in 10,000 schools in 160 countries, the Cambridge International curriculum is the gold standard for international study. Renowned for the development of higher order thinking skills, the Cambridge International curriculum stretches, challenges and inspires learners, particularly in the fields of mathematics, science and technology.

The curriculum is focused and streamlined, building through IGCSE (commencing January 2023) into International AS and A-Levels, (commencing January 2025) where a learner typically graduates in three specialised subjects at the age of 19.

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Intuitive Online Learning Platform

Our Online Campus is at the centre of it all. Every day, your child logs in and sees their weekly work plan; a live, interactive view of everything they need to complete in a week, for every subject. It’s the most comprehensive timetable they’ll ever need!

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Learning pathways

Every subject is designed as a course, with a defined learning pathway. Learners work through each week’s module in a series of 45 minute lessons using a research-backed approach: “I do, We do, You Do”.

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"I do, We do, You do"

Under “I do”, a subject expert will always demonstrate. Under “We do”, there is an opportunity to practice, and then under “You do”, learners get an opportunity to put their learning to the test — and all towards a weekly deadline for each subject.

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Dynamic Academic Support

Where learners fail their weekly assessments or get stuck, they have access to weekly live streams with Learning Facilitators and a dedicated academic discussion forum. It’s a very structured approach, but with all the flexibility in between.

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Caring Support Coaches

And the best part — you’re not alone. This is where our Support Coaches come in, because every learner deserves a champion. Our Support Coaches are our superheroes — they hold learners accountable through weekly group check ins and a learner priority system based on at-risk behaviours.

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Gamification and Rewards Programme

And because learning behaviour is where it all starts and ends, UCT Online High School has a gamification and rewards programme that rewards learners for good learning behaviour. Logging in to the Online Campus, accessing course materials, attempting assignments — all of these actions accumulate rewards points that can be redeemed in a bespoke storefront — just wait for drop days!

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ConnectED: Parent App and Portal

Even though we’ve designed our school to drive the right learning behaviour, we know that success lies in the learner, guardian and school working together. This is why we give you a window into your child’s learning behaviour, with a guardian portal that acts as a mission control for all learner information, and the ConnectED guardian app that sends push notifications when there is something to be concerned about. And when these three parts come together, we’re unstoppable!

Ready to join the school of the future?

Applications for 2024 are open and space is limited.
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Meet your head of school: Tessa Venter

“Our goal is to provide quality education to Africa’s children by turning physical limitations into digital opportunities. As one of the most renowned educational institutions on the planet, Cambridge International has a proud history of excellence and innovation, and has been refining its school curriculum for the past 160 years. The fact that many African children can now get a brilliant online education, at a reasonable local price, without having to leave their loved ones or family to do so is, to my mind, something really worth celebrating.”- Tessa Venter

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How are learners kept motivated?

Academic motivation is essential in any learning environment. Our Support Coaches work closely with our learners in Live Check-ins every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, for example, to encourage academic excellence and promote effective learner behaviour and peer-to-peer support.

How large are the classes?

The size of the Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions held by Learning Facilitators every week will depend on the number of learners who opt-in to the session.

Can I register for an alternative second language through an external service provider?

Yes, this is possible. However, there are some guidelines.

They are as follows:

Guardians will be required to sign an acknowledgement that the learner will not be completing their second language through UCT Online High School for the Cambridge International curriculum.

The chosen second language will have to be part of the acceptable second languages that can provide Matriculation Exemption (University Recognition South Africa)  \ This external provider must be familiar with and preferably taught the second language at IGCSE level. Please note that for matric exemption purposes it is not acceptable to mix a South African curriculum second language (e.g.CAPS/IEB/SACAI) offering with an IGCSE language offering.

What type of support is available to my child?

Support is directly offered by Support Coaches, School Counsellors and our highly responsive Technical Support Team who are available to assist and support learners throughout their entire high school career.

Our team is constantly monitoring their progress proactively, reaching out to them where required.

How does UCT Online High School manage cheating during online exams and assessments?

UCT Online High School requires all learners to download The Invigilator app onto their mobile phones or learning devices. They are required to use this during all internal Cycle Tests and Examinations. The app allows examiners to choose from a variety of photo authentication and speech recording tools, matched to the level of security required for each assessment.

The app uses artificial intelligence to authenticate photos, flag recordings containing speech, and generate verification codes for integration into an LMS (Learning Management System).

What NQF level is an Adult Matric qualification?

The Adult Matric Amended Senior Certificate (ASC) is on the same NQF level 4 as the National Senior Certificate (NSC) for high school learners.

If we live in a country outside South Africa will I be required to register my child with our Education Ministry?

Requirements for homeschooling vary from country to country. Please consult the resources from your country's Education Ministry to gain clarity on the requirements that you will need to adhere to.

Will there be any live sessions?

Yes, there are Live Check-ins that take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for 15 minutes, with Support Coaches.

As such, learners will have multiple opportunities to engage with their Support Coaches and peers, enriching their learning experience.

Ready to join the school of the future?

Applications for 2024 are open and space is limited.
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