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Curriculum Guides
Expat & International
Transitioning to an online British Education

Transitioning to an online British Education

The international British curriculum allows children the freedom and flexibility to study at their own pace. A methodology that takes practice to perfect

July 20, 2022

British Curriculum
Expats
Primary School
Subject Guides
Technology & Innovation
STEM Activities for kids

STEM Activities for kids

Let kids play and experiment with STEM activities to encourage them to become the innovators of the future!

July 18, 2022

Science
Future Skills
Primary School
Subject Guides
How to help your child reach reading comprehension

How to help your child reach reading comprehension

How to improve reading comprehension - tips to develop your child's understanding of a text and to allow your child to dig deeper into the purpose of a passage.

July 13, 2022

English
Reading
Online Learning & Homeschooling
Expat & International
Alternative schooling options when moving abroad

Alternative schooling options when moving abroad

For many families, moving abroad comes with its fair share of decisions. One of the most important decisions will be which school your children will attend.

July 11, 2022

Alternative Education
Expats
Primary School
Parent Resources
5 Easy DIY crafts for kids

5 Easy DIY crafts for kids

It is time to dust off that glue gun and get creative with some fun and easy crafts to keep your kids busy these school holidays.

July 5, 2022

Primary School
Activities & Games
Academic Success
Parent Resources
Learning Differences
How to teach the concept of addition

How to teach the concept of addition

In this article we provide a simple method that parents and teachers can use to teach addition to students.

June 19, 2022

ADHD
Teaching Methods
Parent Resources
Career & Future Planning
How to choose a career path

How to choose a career path

For some, choosing a career path, for other it can be a daunting task to choose which direction to take for their careers.

June 13, 2022

Career Guidance
Academic Success
Curriculum Guides
Expat & International
Studying A-levels online

Studying A-levels online

A-levels are internationally recognised qualifications that are required for entry into many universities around the world. We discuss studying A-Levels online

May 30, 2022

British Curriculum
Expats
Study Tips
Online Learning & Homeschooling
Subject Guides
A step-by-step guide on how to order textbooks

A step-by-step guide on how to order textbooks

In this article, we offer up some tips to help you find and order textbooks for your online schooling curriculum.

May 22, 2022

Online Learning
Reading
Parent Resources
Gross motor skills development activities for children

Gross motor skills development activities for children

Gross motor skills are terms that are often heard in parenting circles, but what are these skills? We discuss the importance of gross motor skills development

May 15, 2022

Child Development
Primary School
Parent Resources
Parent Resources
Fine motor skills development activities for children

Fine motor skills development activities for children

In this post we discuss what fine motor skills are, how important they are and how parents can help their children develop their fine motor skills.

May 8, 2022

Child Development
Primary School
Parent Resources
Online Learning & Homeschooling
Student Life
Online Schooling 101: The Beginner's Guide

Online Schooling 101: The Beginner's Guide

So you are considering an online school for your child, but where do you start? We explore the most frequently asked questions in this article.

April 19, 2022

Online Learning
Emotional Intelligence
Learning Differences
How to help a hyperactive child study

How to help a hyperactive child study

Belinda, our head of Primary, shares her advice on helping hyperactive, fidgety kids concentrate.

April 6, 2022

ADHD
Parent Resources
Learning Differences
Curriculum Guides
IGCSE: What it is and other important information

IGCSE: What it is and other important information

We discuss what IGCSE is and provide additional information for parents searching for the best schooling curriculums.

March 18, 2022

British Curriculum
ADHD
Parent Resources
Online Learning & Homeschooling
How graduation and homeschooling works

How graduation and homeschooling works

In this article we discuss the answers to some of the more commonly asked questions around homeschooling and graduation.

February 9, 2022

Homeschooling
Student Life
A traditional classroom environment vs. personalised, self-paced learning

A traditional classroom environment vs. personalised, self-paced learning

Just like no two humans are the same, no two students are alike and therefore they will not learn in the same way or at the same pace.

January 25, 2022

Self-Paced Learning
Emotional Intelligence
Traditional School
Online Learning & Homeschooling
How to choose the best homeschooling curriculum for your child

How to choose the best homeschooling curriculum for your child

When it comes to homeschooling, there is not a one-size-fits-all solution that suits all children. We look at the best curriculums for your child.

January 18, 2022

Homeschooling
Primary School
Parent Resources
10 Fun Holiday Activities for Kids (and Adults)

10 Fun Holiday Activities for Kids (and Adults)

We know how daunting the holiday season can be for parents, so we’ve put together a list of some fun holiday activities to help your family survive the holidays

November 29, 2021

Primary School
Parent Resources
Activities & Games
Academic Success
Technology & Innovation
10 Study Tips to Help You Survive (and Thrive) your Exams

10 Study Tips to Help You Survive (and Thrive) your Exams

With exams just around the corner, students may start to feel the pressures of trying to absorb and retain their course content.

November 4, 2021

Exam Preparation
Study Tips
Technology in Education
Academic Success
How Instagram contributes to studying

How Instagram contributes to studying

There’s an entire community of students who are networking to help each other with learning, studying and motivation.

June 15, 2021

Study Tips
Student Motivation
Technology & Innovation
Career & Future Planning
Tech lovers, what should you study at university?

Tech lovers, what should you study at university?

If you like the idea of building a career based around an exciting new technology, then a degree in any IT-related subject can be a good option for you.

March 20, 2021

Career Guidance
University Prep
Technology in Education
Online Learning & Homeschooling
Academic Success
Relationship Between Learning and Development

Relationship Between Learning and Development

Maria Lycoudi, a CambriLearn teacher, explores whether it is learning that prompts development or is it development that prompts learning.

April 17, 2020

Online Learning
Teaching Methods
Subject Guides
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body

Introduce your children to reading from as young an age as possible. Only by reading actual words will a child learn the intricacies of language.

March 11, 2020

English
Reading
Primary School
Academic Success
Subject Guides
What is understanding in mathematics, and is it different for learners and teachers?

What is understanding in mathematics, and is it different for learners and teachers?

The biggest problem teachers face with regard to this idea is how to identify whether understanding has occurred.

February 21, 2020

Mathematics
Teaching Methods
Technology & Innovation
Student Life
Teaching social skills with roleplaying games

Teaching social skills with roleplaying games

Christine van Rooyen shares what social skills roleplaying games can teach children.

October 24, 2019

Social Skills
Gamification
Primary School
Academic Success
Subject Guides
How to prepare for your Science exams and survive the stress!

How to prepare for your Science exams and survive the stress!

Exams are coming and if you’re feeling relaxed and confident about your study plan and prospects in the forthcoming challenge, “Well splendid!” I say.

July 24, 2019

Exam Preparation
Science
Subject Guides
Technology & Innovation
Misconceptions on charge and the charging of objects

Misconceptions on charge and the charging of objects

This article aims to report on erroneous ideas and concepts of electricity and magnetism that may be communicated to the learners by the textbooks.

July 4, 2019

Reading
Technology in Education
Online Learning & Homeschooling
Parent Resources
What no-one ever tells home schooling parents and their children

What no-one ever tells home schooling parents and their children

We discuss why parents choose homeschooling, and share advice and insights for parents considering homeschooling

April 23, 2019

Homeschooling
Primary School
Parent Resources
Curriculum Guides
Student Life
AS Level Biology – a word to the wise

AS Level Biology – a word to the wise

Helen answers a few frequently asked questions about A and AS Level Biology.

April 18, 2019

British Curriculum
Biology
Emotional Intelligence
Subject Guides
Technology & Innovation
Career & Future Planning
Embracing a technology enabled future with a career in software development

Embracing a technology enabled future with a career in software development

How to embrace a technology-enabled future with a career path in software development.

April 3, 2019

Coding & Technology
Career Guidance
Future Skills
Online Learning & Homeschooling
Time management for homeschooling

Time management for homeschooling

If you have chosen to home school your children, you will soon realise that without careful time management, you are doomed to fail.

November 7, 2018

Homeschooling
Time Management
Primary School
Online Learning & Homeschooling
Curriculum Guides
Expat & International
Everything expats need to know about South African schools

Everything expats need to know about South African schools

Hugo, an education consultant at CambriLearn, shares his experience and insights with Expats regarding local schools in SA

November 7, 2018

Online Learning
Expats
South Africa
Subject Guides
Curriculum Guides
Feature section: AS Level Trigonometry

Feature section: AS Level Trigonometry

Trigonometry is often perceived as a scary topic in mathematics, but I don’t believe it should be.

September 12, 2018

British Curriculum
Mathematics
Online Learning & Homeschooling
Homeschooling - helping children with borderline autism thrive

Homeschooling - helping children with borderline autism thrive

For years now there have been misconceptions about the disorder of Autism, but there has never been a focus on its silver lining.

June 25, 2018

Autism
Homeschooling
Primary School
Subject Guides
Best methods to solve Euclidean Geometry

Best methods to solve Euclidean Geometry

Some learners really struggle to SEE Euclidean Geometry! No matter what they try, they keep hitting a wall and are not able to achieve what they want.

June 20, 2018

Mathematics
Curriculum Guides
Expat & International
Apply to local and international universities from South Africa

Apply to local and international universities from South Africa

Did you know? SA high school students can complete secondary education in a way that allows them to qualify to apply to BOTH local & international universities

June 5, 2018

High School
Expats
South Africa
Online Learning & Homeschooling
Why homeschooling is bad for kids: Debunking the myths

Why homeschooling is bad for kids: Debunking the myths

We discuss the persistent myths that face homeschooling, and provide the benefits homeschoolers enjoy.

June 1, 2018

Homeschooling
Primary School

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