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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to help a hyperactive child study
Belinda, our head of Primary, shares her advice on helping hyperactive, fidgety kids concentrate.
April 6, 2022

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

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

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

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
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teaching social skills with roleplaying games
Christine van Rooyen shares what social skills roleplaying games can teach children.
October 24, 2019

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

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

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

AS Level Biology – a word to the wise
Helen answers a few frequently asked questions about A and AS Level Biology.
April 18, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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