Homeschooling a good option in South Africa

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 Story by Anele Zikali

Progress in South Africa is one of the things that cannot be ignored especially in the education sector. One of the good things that are available are options in the education system, where parents can access the system that works both for parent and child. 


No matter what are the challenges; from clashing work schedules that affect your children to learning difficulties, getting a better school or a comfortable learning environment, homeschooling becomes the best option for some homes.This option is also easier for stay-at-home parents. 

The good news about it is that it is permitted in South Africa. Homeschooling comes with various offers that include choosing between international or local education, support groups and choosing a teacher having or tutor for the child. The parent can teach the child as well. 

Image from resource institution website 

Others attend online classes like live Zoom sessions or prerecorded sessions which help to recap, unlike traditional learning. Many parents face challenges with traditional school systems and routines that make it difficult for them, putting the livelihoods of children at risk. 

Home can be one of the safest spaces and friendly environments for a child to study and learn. With such an option, there is more time to choose which sport and where can a child engage in extramural activities and time choices. The child gets to feel more comfortable and has more control over the timetable without much hassles.

Things to know before embarking on homeschooling:

1. Check your schedules:

First things first, parents and caregivers have to compare their work schedules with the traditional system and see if this option is best suited for them. 

2. Once that decision is made, register with the Department of Education (DOE). 

Image sourced from Mybroad website 

Visit your local department for guidance. You will get an application form and you must do follow-ups.

3. Laptop and internet connection 

Having a well-functioning laptop helps a lot for submissions and watching lessons. Although good phones can also go the distance and produce good results, it is easier with laptops though for online schooling.

4. Choose a school that offers homeschooling this service that align with your goals and desired outcomes and make sure it is recognized by the DOE. 

5. Do not take too much time postponing to do school work just because homeschooling deadlines are not as restrictive as the traditional system. 

6. Engage the child in extra mural activities, this feature is also required by DOE.

7. Submit quarterly reports to the DOE. 

8. Tutor parental assistance 

You can also look for tutors to assist the child and for stay-at-home parents, you can offer good assistance by helping with lessons and homework.

 9. Homeschooling support groups: this is solely up to parents who can search for nearby groups or online communities. Learning from experienced people can be vital so that you do not struggle with things that other people have experience with and solutions are often easy.

 10. Organise playdates 

This can be done with other homeschooling children, family and friends, just make sure the child is in a safe space and never left alone. 


11. Do not take too much time postponing to do school work just because homeschooling deadlines are not as restrictive as the traditional system.


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