Online Schooling
To our Matric Class of 2025
Today our Matric class of 2025 received their results from our examination body, SACAI. We are proud of the achievements of the class of 2025.
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Online Schooling
Find out all you need to know about online schooling in South Africa and what makes UCT Online High School different.
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Online Schooling articles
Online SchoolingThe rise of AI and Academic Integrity
Generative Artificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm since the launch of the first widely available application - ChatGPT - in November 2022. Since then, a number of AI applications have been launched, user costs have dropped and AI has disrupted a wide range of industries and services, from pharmaceutical research to music production and script writing. Education is no exception.
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Online SchoolingTo our Matric Class of 2024
In mid- January 2024 our Matric class of 2024 received their results from our examination body, SACAI. We are proud of the achievements of the class of 2024, and we would like to clarify the criteria we use to evaluate matric performance.
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Online SchoolingHow to apply to high school for 2025: An overview of all your schooling options
Take the first step in the application process. Review the steps you need to follow to apply to public or private school, online high school or to register your child for homeschooling.
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Online SchoolingAre live lessons the marker of quality in an online high school?
Should you be looking beyond live lessons to evaluate the quality of an online high school? This blog post explores why there is so much more to consider when it comes to the topic of live lessons.
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Online SchoolingDoes class size matter in an online high school?
When does class size matter in an online high school, and does this impact academic outcomes?
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Online Schooling8 criteria to compare online high schools
If you’re finding it difficult to compare online high schools side by side, these 8 characteristics should help you ask the right questions.
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Online SchoolingIntroducing our comprehensive review of 12 leading online high schools
If you’re considering an online high school for your child, but you’re finding it hard to tell how they all compare — we’ve developed a comprehensive review of 12 leading online high schools to help you decide.
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Online SchoolingSaving for high school extra mural activities
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.
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Online SchoolingThe rising cost of high school in South Africa
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.
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Online SchoolingTeach your teenager how to budget
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.
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Online SchoolingThe benefits of online high school for athletes
Discover all the advantages of online high school for learner-athletes – from personalised learning experiences to the flexibility to travel.
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Online SchoolingHow to Implement Time Management for Online Schooling
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!
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Online SchoolingOnline since 2022. Upgrading 2023...
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.
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Online SchoolingUCT Online High School: Surging Ahead
“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.
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Online SchoolingOnline learning: fixing our broken education system
Written by Banele Lukhele, Executive Head of School and Chief Academic Officer, UCT Online High School
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Online SchoolingDispelling Myths: Social Isolation - online but not alone
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.
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Online SchoolingFact-check: Correcting misrepresentations in the media
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.
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Online SchoolingHow will online learning impact my child’s social skills?
The times they are a-changin' and today’s youth are spending vastly more time online than ever before.
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Online SchoolingIs online schooling safe?
At UCT Online High School, we’re strongly committed to offering an all-inclusive learning experience that celebrates uniqueness and individuality, and have a zero-tolerance towards any form of bullying.
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Online SchoolingWhat's the difference between homeschooling and online high school?
Thinking of transitioning from homeschooling to online high school? We break down the similarities and differences between these two options.
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Online SchoolingIs online learning a good fit for me?
We got UCT Online High School’s Director and Principal, Yandiswa Xhakaza to break down what kind of child thrives in an online school environment.
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