The Word on the School Report Was Too Small
Most parents of a square-peg child know the moment by heart. The report arrives, you scan past the marks to […]
Will My Child Make Friends at an Online School?
Ask parents weighing up online schooling what worries them most and the answer is rarely academic. Marks can be measured
Pearson Edexcel explained: a guide for South African parents
If you have been researching international schooling for your child, you have almost certainly come across Pearson Edexcel. It sits
Every way to get a matric certificate in South Africa
There is a widespread belief in South Africa that there is one matric, written one way, at the end of
How to choose Grade 10 subjects in South Africa
Grade 10 is the year your child’s subject choices stop being reversible and start shaping which university courses are open
Homeschooling vs online school in South Africa: the real difference
Ask ten South African parents what separates homeschooling from online school and you will get ten slightly different answers, several
What the IEB actually is, and how an IEB online school works
Most parents first meet the letters IEB on a school brochure, usually printed next to a fee that runs higher
British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel or US K-12: choosing the right international pathway
Once a family has decided that an international curriculum is the right direction, the next question is which one. The
Will my child get into university with an international qualification?
Every parent considering an international curriculum for their child eventually asks the same anxious question. Will this affect their university
International British Curriculum vs South African Matric: what parents need to know
Almost every parent considering an international qualification asks the same first questions. Will my child still be able to apply
Why more South African parents are exploring international curricula
Most South African parents grew up with one curriculum: CAPS, leading to the National Senior Certificate. Some had the IEB
A unique education, for your unique child
One of the most difficult parenting decisions involves choosing which school your child will attend. For centuries schooling has typically
The Importance of exercise in education
Compelling evidence suggests that exercising regularly is not only good for a child’s physical health but has great benefits for
Education: Nature vs. Nurture
As a parent, how often have you questioned whether your parenting techniques have made fundamental impacts on your child’s development
Future-Proof Education
As adults we often find ourselves asking children, “what do you want to be when you grow up?”. We are
Which learning environment best suits your child?
A child’s learning environment has a direct and lasting impact on the way in which they absorb and retain information.
Social and Emotional Development
The term ‘Social and Emotional Development’ has become a hot parenting topic over the last few years… and quite rightly
From “below average” to CEO
Meet Claudia Swartzberg, co-founder and CEO of CambriLearn and Top Dog Education. We sat down with Claudia to hear about
Cognitive Development Activities for Primary School Kids
A child’s primary school years are some of the most important in terms of their cognitive development. If developmental foundations
Is your child’s education future-proof?
As the online world and technology advance, parents need to consider that the career pathways that their children will explore
When I grow up, I want to be… happy
Subject and Career Choice Assessments are specifically designed, using scientific tools, to help understand a child’s unique personality and interests
Which learning style best describes your child?
Different people with different personalities will tackle the same project with different strategies. No two children are the same and
Homeschooling: How to Raise Happy Kids (and Parents)
It is safe to say that parenting through a pandemic has dished out a few lessons on how to cope
