CambriLearn is an accredited online private school teaching South Africa's national curriculum from Grade R to Matric. Qualified South African teachers, structured school terms, and a clear path to the NSC recognised by every South African university.
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.
Six things this pathway gets right, from enrolment day to the final exam.
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.
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.
On Standard and Premium packages, subjects include live lessons taught by qualified SA teachers. Every lesson is recorded, so nothing is missed.
Starter, Standard or Premium for each subject. Extra support in Maths, lighter touch in a strong subject. Mix and match to fit your child.
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.
CambriCommunity brings students together through clubs, events, meetups and study groups. Classmates turn into real friends.
Explore CambriCommunityCAPS, the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement, is South Africa's national curriculum, set by the Department of Basic Education for Grade R 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.
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| Phase | Grades | Ages | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation PhaseLanguage, Mathematics, Life Skills | R to 3 | 5 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.
The same national curriculum as every school in South Africa, backed by the structure of a real school.
Speak to a ConsultantSACAI, the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute, is a private assessment body accredited by Umalusi. Your child's National Senior Certificate carries full official recognition.
CambriLearn is accredited by Cognia, which reviews more than 36,000 institutions across 85 countries.
Every family works with a dedicated academic consultant who understands the curriculum, the exam timetable and your child's goals.
Every grade from Grade R 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 R to Grade 3. Social and Emotional Learning and Robotics are available as extracurricular courses.
Pre-Primary
Foundation
Foundation
FoundationFrom 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.
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Senior
Senior
SeniorGrade 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.
FET
FET
Matric YearNot sure which grade fits your child? A consultant can help you find the right starting point.
