The CAPS CurriculumGrade RR to Matric online
CambriLearn is an accredited online private school teaching South Africa's national curriculum from Grade RR to Matric. Qualified South African teachers, structured school terms, and a clear path to the NSC recognised by every South African university.
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Four connected school experiences, working as one school. Your child's CAPS pathway runs on all four.
See CambriOSThe live school day: timetabled lessons with qualified subject teachers, the campus your child logs into every day.
Six accredited pathways, each one leading to a recognised qualification. The CAPS curriculum is one of them.
Clubs, events, meetups and study groups. Learning is online. The relationships are real.
The parent view: attendance, progress and standing, visible as the week runs.
Why parents choose CAPS at CambriLearn
Six things this pathway gets right, from enrolment day to the final exam.
The national curriculum, taught online
Your child follows the same CAPS curriculum as every school in South Africa, set by the Department of Basic Education, leading to the National Senior Certificate.
Recognised by every South African university
The NSC written through SACAI carries the same weight as one from any government or private school. It meets the requirements for NSFAS, bursaries and competitive programmes.
Live lessons from qualified South African teachers
On Standard and Premium packages, subjects include live lessons taught by qualified SA teachers. Every lesson is recorded, so nothing is missed.
Three packages, chosen per subject
Starter, Standard or Premium for each subject. Extra support in Maths, lighter touch in a strong subject. Mix and match to fit your child.
Enrol in any month
Admissions stay open all year, and the school year runs on structured South African terms with scheduled exam dates, so families always know what comes next.
A school community, online and in person
CambriCommunity brings students together through clubs, events, meetups and study groups. Classmates turn into real friends.
Explore CambriCommunityWhat is the CAPS curriculum?
CAPS, the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement, is South Africa's national curriculum, set by the Department of Basic Education for Grade RR to Grade 12. At CambriLearn it is taught fully online by qualified South African teachers, runs on structured school terms, and leads to the National Senior Certificate through SACAI, the Umalusi-accredited assessment body.
Weighing CAPS against the British route? Read our CAPS vs Cambridge guide.
| Phase | Grades | Ages | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation PhaseLanguage, Mathematics, Life Skills | RR to 3 | 4 to 9 | Assessed by CambriLearn teachers |
| Intermediate PhaseAdds Natural Sciences and Social Sciences | 4 to 6 | 9 to 12 | Assessed by CambriLearn teachers |
| Senior PhaseNine subjects, including EMS and Technology | 7 to 9 | 12 to 15 | Assessed by CambriLearn teachers |
| FET Phase (Matric)Compulsory subjects plus three electives | 10 to 12 | 15 to 18 | NSC exams at SACAI centres |
Grade 10 to 12 learners write National Senior Certificate examinations at accredited SACAI exam centres in South Africa. Younger grades are assessed online with feedback from CambriLearn teachers.
What makes our CAPS pathway different
The same national curriculum as every school in South Africa, backed by the structure of a real school.
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Registered with SACAI
SACAI, the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute, is a private assessment body accredited by Umalusi. Your child's National Senior Certificate carries full official recognition.
Cognia accredited
CambriLearn is accredited by Cognia, which reviews more than 36,000 institutions across 85 countries.
A consultant who knows your child
Every family works with a dedicated academic consultant who understands the curriculum, the exam timetable and your child's goals.
Grade RR to Matric, one school for every phase
Every grade from Grade RR through to the National Senior Certificate. Select a phase to see the grades inside it.
CambriLearn's online CAPS primary school follows the South African national curriculum and offers the compulsory subjects from Grade RR to Grade 3. Social and Emotional Learning and Robotics are available as extracurricular courses.
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Grade R
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Grade 3
From Grade 4 to Grade 9, the CAPS syllabus follows the requirements set out by the South African national curriculum, and coursework prepares learners for the FET Phase. Python Coding for Teens is available as an extracurricular option.
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Grade 10 to 12 learners complete the compulsory subjects and choose three electives from Accounting, Physical Science, CAT, Consumer Studies, Tourism, Business Studies, Life Science, Geography and History, leading to the National Senior Certificate.
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12 (Matric)
Not sure which grade fits your child? A consultant can help you find the right starting point.
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"My son was in a class of 45 and slipping. At CambriLearn he went from failing Maths to 78%, and the small live Q&A sessions on Premium made the difference."
"We travel for work, and the structured terms keep our daughter aligned with the South African school year wherever we are."
"Six distinctions in Matric, and she is now studying Medicine at Stellenbosch. The same NSC as any school, with support that actually showed up."
From first conversation to first lesson
Book a consultation
Talk to an academic consultant about your child's goals, subjects and starting grade.
Choose packages per subject
Pick Starter, Standard or Premium for each subject, and order the prescribed textbooks.
Get set up
Meet the teachers, receive the structured schedule aligned to South African terms, and log in.
Start learning
Live lessons on Standard and Premium, recorded content and marked assessments from day one.
Common questions from parents
Everything you need to know about the CAPS curriculum at CambriLearn.
Pricing depends on grade, subjects and package: Starter, Standard or Premium, mixed per subject. Full details are on our pricing page.
Yes. Admissions stay open all year, and a consultant maps the right entry point. The school year itself runs on structured South African terms with scheduled exam dates.
On Standard and Premium, qualified South African teachers teach each subject live on a set timetable and record every lesson for catch-up. They set and mark the assessments, and you follow progress in CambriCommand. On Starter, you lead the learning at home with CambriLearn's online content, assessments and memorandums.
SACAI, the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute, is a private assessment body accredited by Umalusi. CambriLearn is registered with SACAI, so the National Senior Certificate your child earns carries the same weight as one from any government or private school.
Yes. CAPS is the national curriculum set by the Department of Basic Education, and CambriLearn teaches the same syllabus, grade by grade, leading to the same National Senior Certificate.
Yes. The NSC written through SACAI is recognised by every South African university and meets the requirements for NSFAS, bursaries and competitive admission programmes.
Standard gives your child live, timetabled lessons with qualified South African teachers and marked assessments, and teachers record every lesson for catch-up. Premium adds small-group question and answer sessions of no more than eight learners, plus direct teacher chat. Starter is the parent-led homeschool option: your child works through CambriLearn's online content, assessments and memorandums at home, without live lessons or teacher marking. You choose a package per subject, so you can mix them.
Yes. From Grade R until the end of the year your child turns 15 or finishes Grade 9, whichever comes first, a child who learns at home through an online school needs home education registration. You apply to your provincial education department, and CambriLearn teaches the programme you register: on Standard and Premium, qualified South African teachers take live, timetabled lessons and mark the work. From Grade 10 you don't need to register, and CAPS learners write the National Senior Certificate through SACAI. The South African homeschooling guide sets out each step of the application.
In the Foundation Phase, parents help with routine and motivation. By the Senior Phase most learners work largely independently, and progress is visible to parents throughout.
Grade 10 to 12 learners write their National Senior Certificate examinations at accredited SACAI exam centres in South Africa. Younger grades are assessed online, overseen by a parent or tutor, with feedback from CambriLearn teachers.
Yes. CambriLearn teaches both, and a consultant maps the right entry level if your child changes route. Read more about the International British Curriculum.
See where the CAPS curriculum could take your child
Book a free consultation and leave with a clear recommendation on grade, subjects and package.
CambriLearn is registered with SACAI, the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute, a private assessment body accredited by Umalusi. Students following the CAPS curriculum at CambriLearn are assessed through SACAI and may achieve the National Senior Certificate. Grade 10 to 12 examinations are written at accredited SACAI exam centres in South Africa.