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UCT Online High School is a registered online Cambridge International School
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FOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS
Tuition fee | R3,530 pm
Non-RSA Resident | US$246 pm
Application fee | R400
Placement fee | R4,200 R2,100 (save 50%!)
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Digital learning content
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Standard number of subject choices
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Support coach
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Progress reports
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Virtual clubs
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Tests
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Internal exams**
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SA National Senior Certificate
(CAPS)
FOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS
Tuition fee | R2,985 pm
Placement fee | R575
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Digital learning content
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Access to our online campus & all of our digital tools
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Standard number of subject choices
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Support coach
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Progress reports
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Virtual clubs
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Tests
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Subject to a 2026 fee increase exams*
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Internal exams**
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Adult Matric
(ASC)
FOR ADULT LEARNERS OVER THE AGE OF 21
Tuition fee:
Bundle 1 | R479 pm
Bundle 2 | R649 pm
Bundle 3 | R899 pm
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Curated academic content
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Structured path to success
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Excellent support - Support Advisor
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Rigorous exam preparation
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Examination registration resources
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UCT Online High School is a registered online Cambridge International School
Cambridge International Curriculum
FOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS
Tuition fee | R3,300 pm
*subject to a 2024 fee increase
Non-RSA Resident | US$230 pm
Application fee | R400
Placement fee | R2,100 (save 50%!)
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*subject to a 2024 fee increase
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Access to our online campus & all of our digital tools
Green tick inside white circle shape
Standard number of subject choices
Green tick inside white circle shape
Support coach
Green tick inside white circle shape
Progress reports
Green tick inside white circle shape
Virtual clubs
Green tick inside white circle shape
Tests
Green tick inside white circle shape
Internal exams**
SA National Senior Certificate (CAPS)
FOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS
Placement fee | R575
Tuition fee | R2,985 pm
Green tick inside white circle shape
Access to our online campus & all of our digital tools
Green tick inside white circle shape
Standard number of subject choices
Green tick inside white circle shape
Support coach
Green tick inside white circle shape
Progress reports
Green tick inside white circle shape
Virtual clubs
Green tick inside white circle shape
Tests
Green tick inside white circle shape
Subject to a 2026 fee increase exams*
Green tick inside white circle shape
Internal exams**
Adult Matric (ASC)
FOR ADULT LEARNERS OVER THE AGE OF 21
Tuition fee:
Bundle 1 | R479 pm
Bundle 2 | R649 pm
Bundle 3 | R899 pm
Green tick inside white circle shape
Curated academic content
Green tick inside white circle shape
Access to our online campus & all of our digital tools
Green tick inside white circle shape
Structured path to success
Green tick inside white circle shape
Excellent support - Support Advisor
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Rigorous exam preparation
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Examination registration resources
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Our Learner Forum
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Discounts

We offer the following discounts:

Annual discount: 15% if you pay 12 months upfront.
Sibling discount: When you enroll more than one high school student, each additional sibling will receive a 5% discount.

Learners are only eligible for 1 discount on their fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What type of support is available to me?

We offer a Structured Flexibility approach where Adult Matric learners have the flexibility to complete the necessary content freely within a week — want to study on a Tuesday night or Saturday morning? No problem, as long as you cover the week’s worth of content before the end of the week. Adult Matric Learners will also have access to pre-recorded ASC examination prep sessions to further cement their understanding of the academic content prior to writing the ASC exams. Further support will be provided by our Support Advisors who will be accountability partners and provide administrative support and motivation throughout the learning journey. Our Technical Support team is also on hand to support any technical issues on our various learning platforms and will be on hand during live tests and exams. Our Support Advisors and Tech Support team will be available Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm SAST during published academic terms.

Do you have an application fee? If so, how much is it?

Yes, a non-refundable application fee is payable upon application for all our grades. This fee is to cover the cost of any assessments that may be necessary to adhere to our admissions criteria. Please refer to our fees handbook for detailed information about this.

Is a Placement Fee required?

To secure your place at our school and accept the conditional offer, we require a once-off Placement Fee to be paid in advance. This payment is non-refundable and will not be deducted from the total tuition cost.

This fee includes, but is not limited to the costs associated with record verification, Adult Matric learner onboarding and the purchase of technology licences on behalf of the Adult Matric learner.

What do “formative assessments” mean and how do they work within the UCT Online High School?

Formative assessments are an important part of any learner's learning path as it provides the learners with feedback and a clear sense of how they are progressing through the course.

Do you offer bursaries or scholarships?

As and when they become available, scholarships are offered. Please see more information here.

Do you have any traditional extracurricular activities?

Yes, we do. Please see our extracurriculars page. Please note, this is only for high school learners in South Africa.

What is UCT Online High School?

UCT Online High School is a bold new initiative from the University of Cape Town and its partner, Valenture Institute. Developed to enable high school and adult learners throughout South Africa, and beyond, to choose an aspirational secondary school. UCT Online High School's ecosystem is designed to help learners unleash their potential and set them up for success in school, university and life.

Do you offer any form of financing?

Not at the moment but keep your eyes peeled, we’ll have some exciting financing options soon!