Quick facts
UCT Online High School at a glance
UCT Online High School is a fully online school for Grades 8 to 12, established in 2021 as a partnership between the University of Cape Town and Valenture Institute. Learners follow the CAPS curriculum and write the National Senior Certificate through SACAI. Tuition is from R3,165 per month. Adult Matric is also offered.
Facts on this page are taken from the same sources as the rest of this website, and are current for 2027 fees and 2027 term dates.
The school
- Name
- UCT Online High School (UCT OHS)
- What it is
- A fully online school offering the CAPS curriculum for Grades 8 to 12, Adult Matric and matric rewrites.
- Where learners study
- Online, from anywhere in South Africa.
Grades, curriculum and qualification
- Grades
- Grades 8 to 12.
- Curriculum
- CAPS (the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement).
- Subjects, Grades 8 and 9
- 9 subjects, including two languages, Mathematics and Life Orientation.
Fees and payment options (2027)
- High School tuition, monthly
- R3,165 per month, over 12 instalments.
- High School tuition, upfront
- R30,384 for the year, a 20% saving on tuition.
- Placement fee
- R599, once-off and non-refundable.
- Paying monthly
- By debit order. Invoices are due on the 1st of each month, and you choose a debit order date of the 1st, 16th or 26th.
- Fee policy
- Fees handbook, edition 1 October 2026.
Term dates (2027)
- Grades 8 to 11
- Term 1: 11 January to 26 March. Term 2: 5 April to 25 June. Term 3: 19 July to 1 October. Term 4: 11 October to 10 December.
- Grade 12
- Term 1: 11 January to 26 March. Term 2: 30 March to 25 June. Term 3: 5 July to 14 September. Term 4: 27 September to 15 October.
Accreditation
- Registered with
- South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI).
- Accredited by
- SACAI is accredited by Umalusi.
- Accreditation number
- 89901
Results
How to apply
- Outcome
- Within hours if the basic requirements are met, or within 10 to 14 days if an assessment is needed.
- Adult Matric application
- Online, in the portal.
Contact
- Admissions email
- admissions@uctonlinehighschool.com
- Enquiry form
- https://www.uctonlinehighschool.com/contact-us
- Enrolled learners and guardians
- Contact your Support Advisor by email or WhatsApp in the portal, Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:00 (SAST).