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TL;DR – Impaq vs Brainline vs CambriLearn (CAPS Comparison)

This comparison outlines the key similarities and differences between Impaq, Brainline, and CambriLearn’s online CAPS offerings. All three provide structured learning, assessment support, and accredited progression pathways. CambriLearn additionally offers IEB and international curricula, while Impaq and Brainline focus primarily on CAPS. Pricing, features, and support levels vary between providers, giving parents a range of options depending on their budget, curriculum needs, and learning preferences.

Parents looking at online schooling or homeschooling options for their children often find it difficult to compare apples with apples when comparing prices and what each provider offers.

To help them, we’ve compiled an Impaq vs. Brainline vs. CambriLearn comparison guide on the CAPS curriculum online schooling options. This comparison will look at each provider’s curriculums, fees, subjects, reviews, and, most importantly, the features you’ll get.

CambriLearn, Impaq, and Brainline Reviews

Below is a comparison of the three schooling providers in terms of their review rating on the most popular rating platforms:

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Impaq, Brainline and CambriLearn Curricula

Before we continue comparing the curriculums available, here are the most popular online schooling curriculums available in South Africa:

  • CAPS - also known as a National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement. The CAPS curriculum follows a structured schedule aligned with the South African school year.
  • KABV - short for Kurrikulum- en Assesseringsbeleidsverklaring, the KABV curriculum is the Afrikaans equivalent of the CAPS curriculum. It follows the same structure, assessment standards, and academic requirements set out by the South African Department of Basic Education.
  • British Curriculum/ Cambridge Curriculum - A globally recognised system of learning and assessment that allows for a seamless integration with national curricula worldwide. The International British Curriculum offers more flexibility for students to work at their own pace, and students can write the Cambridge International Assessments in exam centres anywhere in the world.
  • IEB - Many private schools use this curriculum. The IEB Curriculum focuses on teaching students problem-solving skills throughout their school careers and then testing these skills during the students' matric exams.
  • Pearson Edexcel - Edexcel is a British multinational education and examination body formed in 1996. It is a privately owned examination board in the United Kingdom. Edexcel regulates school examinations under the British Curriculum and offers qualifications for schools on an international and regional scale.
  • US Curriculum - based on American education standards, the US Curriculum focuses on continuous assessment and credit accumulation throughout the year. It offers students a broad and flexible approach to learning, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and college readiness through core subjects and electives tailored to individual goals.

Comparing Impaq, Brainline and CambriLearn's Fees & Features

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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

Marking of tests, exams and assessments by subject specialists

Receive progress reports after each assessment cycle

Student lesson progress tracker

Student chat forums

Receive a valid academic record to proceed to grade 12

Fees for Grade 7

R30 156 per annum

R23 100 per annum

R35 190 per annum

Fees for Grade 8-9

R30 156 per annum

R28 900 per annum

R35 190 per annum

Fees for Grades 10-11

R30 156 per annum

R36 750 per annum

R37 660 per annum

Important fees information

We compared Impaq’s fees and Brainline’s Comprehensive Package fees in the table above with CambriLearn’s Standard Package. If parents feel their child needs additional support for a specific subject, they can sign up for CambriLearn’s Premium subscription option (for that subject), which will give them access to additional features such as Direct Chat with teachers and Live Q&A sessions with other students.

Course schedule comparison

Impaq, Brainline, and CambriLearn’s online schooling students have access to lessons and course content in a flexible way, allowing students to work at a pace that suits them.  However, because they are following the CAPS Curriculum students still have fixed deadlines within which to complete assignments before they can receive their report cards. 

CambriLearn, Impaq and Brainline Subjects Comparison

Grade 7-9 subjects available at Impaq, Brainline and CambriLearn:

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English Home Language

English First Additional Language

Afrikaans First Additional Language

Afrikaans Home Language

isiZulu First Additional Language

Mathematics

Life Orientation

Creative Arts

Visual Arts

Natural Sciences

Social Sciences

Economic Management Sciences

Technology

Engineering and Computer Sciences

Grade 10-11 subjects available at Impaq, Brainline and CambriLearn:

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English Home Language

English First Additional Language

Afrikaans First Additional Language

Afrikaans Home Language

isiZulu First Additional Language

Mathematics

Mathematics Literacy

Accounting

Agricultural Management Practices

Agricultural Sciences

Business Studies

Computer Applications Technology (CAT)

Consumer Studies

Dramatic Arts

Economics

Engineering Graphics and Design

Geography

History

Informationn Technology

Life Orientation

Life Sciences

Physical Sciences

Tourism

Visual Arts

Extra-curricular courses on offer at Impaq, Brainline and CambriLearn

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Social & Emotional Learning

Robotics

Teen Python Coding

Final Verdict: Making Your Decision

After comparing fees, curriculums, features, and subject offerings, here's how parent and student reviews compare across platforms:

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Disclaimer: The information in this piece was collected from public sources on 7 October 2025 and may have changed since the date it was published.