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A side-by-side look at how Think Digital Academy and CambriLearn compare across parent reviews, curriculum pathways, 2026 fees, platform features, and subject offerings.
Think Digital Academy and CambriLearn are both established South African online schools offering the British (Cambridge) and CAPS curricula. CambriLearn also offers IEB, Pearson Edexcel, and the US K–12 curriculum, plus A Levels — which Think Digital doesn't offer. Think Digital operates as a self-paced content library with tutor support; CambriLearn operates as a live teacher-led online school with daily and weekly virtual classes, direct teacher chat, and academic support — and the fee differences reflect the different models.
On parent reviews, CambriLearn rates higher across every platform the two schools share: 4.8 vs 3.1 on HelloPeter, 4.7 vs 4.1 on Google, and 100% vs 94% recommended on Facebook. CambriLearn additionally holds 4.5 stars on Trustpilot; Think Digital isn't listed there.
Independent review platforms offer one of the most reliable ways to compare how real parents and students rate each school. Below is a side-by-side look at ratings on the major platforms.
| Platform | CambriLearn | Think Digital Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot | 4.5 ★ | Not available |
| HelloPeter | 4.8 ★ | 3.1 ★ |
| Google Reviews | 4.7 ★ | 4.1 ★ |
| 100% Recommend | 94% Recommend |
Ratings reflect publicly available data as at 7 October 2025. Review platforms are independently operated. Ratings may change over time.
Rated across all four major independent review platforms: 4.8 on HelloPeter, 4.7 on Google, 4.5 on Trustpilot, and 100% recommended on Facebook.
Rated 3.1 on HelloPeter, 4.1 on Google, and 94% recommended on Facebook. Not currently listed on Trustpilot.
Both schools offer the British (Cambridge) and CAPS curricula. CambriLearn additionally offers IEB, Pearson Edexcel, and the US K–12 curriculum.
| Curriculum | CambriLearn | Think Digital Academy |
|---|---|---|
| CAPS (South Africa) | ||
| IEB (Independent Examinations Board) | — | |
| International British / Cambridge | ||
| Pearson Edexcel | — | |
| US K–12 |
Note: CambriLearn's IEB pathway is available for Grade 10 learners from the 2026 school year, with subsequent grades rolling out year-on-year.
Both schools offer online content libraries, qualified teacher access, and structured assessment cycles. The key differences sit around live teaching, academic support, and direct student-teacher interaction.
| Feature | CambriLearn | Think Digital Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Structured learning content prepared by qualified teachers | ||
| Daily & weekly virtual classes by qualified teachers | — | |
| Access to qualified teachers | ||
| Access to online lesson library | ||
| Academic support | — | |
| Tests, exams, and assessments | ||
| Assessment marking by subject specialists | ||
| Progress reports after each assessment cycle | ||
| Student lesson progress tracker | ||
| Student chat forums & virtual clubs | ||
| Online Q&A sessions with teachers | — | |
| Direct chat with teachers |
Fees compared at the top-tier package for each school on the International British Curriculum. CambriLearn's top tier includes Online Q&A sessions and direct chat with teachers; Think Digital's top tier includes online tutor support. Fees exclude external Cambridge examination fees.
| CambriLearn | Think Digital Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee (new registrations) | R1,654 | R500 |
| Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) — 5 subjects | R38,104 – R72,744 | R13,100 – R14,500 |
| International GCSE — 6 subjects | R58,715 – R115,871 | R17,250 – R18,750 |
| AS Levels — 5 subjects | R52,393 – R112,580 | R17,350 – R18,750 |
| A Levels — 3 subjects | R31,436 – R67,548 | Not offered |
International British Curriculum subject availability at Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level.
| Lower Secondary Subject (Years 7–9) | CambriLearn | Think Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans First Additional Language | ||
| Economic Management Sciences / Entrepreneurship | ||
| English First Language | ||
| French | — | |
| Geography | — | |
| History | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Science | ||
| Spanish | — | |
| Teen Coding (Python) | — |
| International GCSE Subject | CambriLearn | Think Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | |
| Afrikaans Second Language | ||
| Biology | ||
| Business Studies | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Core Mathematics | ||
| Economics | — | |
| English First Language | ||
| French | — | |
| Geography | ||
| History | ||
| Information Communication Technology | — | |
| Mathematics Extended | — | |
| Physics |
| AS Level Subject | CambriLearn | Think Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | |
| Afrikaans Second Language | — | |
| Biology | ||
| Business Studies | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Economics | — | |
| English First Language | ||
| European History | — | |
| Geography | ||
| History | — | |
| History of International Relations | — | |
| Mathematics | — | |
| Mathematics Mechanics | — | |
| Mathematics Statistics | — | |
| Physics | ||
| Pure Maths 1 & 2 | — |
| A Level Subject | CambriLearn | Think Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Not offered | |
| Chemistry | Not offered | |
| English | Not offered | |
| Mathematics Pure Maths 3 | Not offered | |
| Mathematics Statistics P6 | Not offered | |
| Physics | Not offered |
Both schools deliver the Cambridge curriculum online, but through fundamentally different teaching models. The right fit depends less on price and more on how your child learns best.
Speak to an education consultant for advice on whether CambriLearn is the right fit for your child — across curriculum, package tier, and academic pathway.
The information on this page was collected from publicly available sources on 7 October 2025. Review ratings are sourced from independent third-party platforms and may change over time. We encourage parents to verify current ratings directly on each platform. For the most up-to-date information on curricula, fees, and offerings, please visit each school's website. CambriLearn is not affiliated with Think Digital Academy.
