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The KABV CurriculumGrade 1 to 11 online in Afrikaans

CambriLearn is an accredited online private school teaching South Africa's national curriculum entirely in Afrikaans. Qualified teachers, structured school terms and a path to the NSC through SACAI. Lees hierdie bladsy in Afrikaans.

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Four connected school experiences, working as one school. Your child's KABV pathway runs on all four.

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CambriCampus

The live school day: timetabled lessons with qualified subject teachers, the campus your child logs into every day.

CambriPathways

Six accredited pathways, each one leading to a recognised qualification. The KABV curriculum is one of them.

CambriCommunity

Clubs, events, meetups and study groups. Learning is online. The relationships are real.

CambriCommand

The parent view: attendance, progress and standing, visible as the week runs.

Why this pathway

Why parents choose the KABV at CambriLearn

Six things this pathway gets right, from enrolment day to the final exam.

01

The national curriculum, entirely in Afrikaans

The KABV is the official Afrikaans version of CAPS, set by the Department of Basic Education. The same content and the same standards, taught in Afrikaans.

02

Mother-tongue teaching by qualified teachers

Lessons are taught in Afrikaans, not translated from English material. Every lesson is recorded, so nothing is lost.

03

A path to the National Senior Certificate

FET learners work toward the NSC through SACAI, recognised by every South African university and meeting the requirements for NSFAS and bursaries.

04

Structured South African school terms

The school year follows four set terms with scheduled assessments, so families always know what comes next.

05

Enrol in any month

Admissions stay open all year, and a consultant maps the right starting point. Grade 1 to Grade 11 are currently available.

06

A school community, online and in person

CambriCommunity brings students together through clubs, events, meetups and study groups. Classmates turn into real friends.

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The curriculum, explained

What is the KABV curriculum?

The KABV, the Kurrikulum- en Assesseringsbeleidsverklaring, is the official Afrikaans version of South Africa's national curriculum, known in English as CAPS. At CambriLearn it is taught fully online in Afrikaans by qualified teachers, on structured school terms, with a path to the National Senior Certificate through SACAI, the Umalusi-accredited assessment body.

Prefer English-medium teaching? See the CAPS curriculum in English.

PhaseGradesAgesAssessment
Foundation PhaseAfrikaans Home Language, Mathematics, Life Skills1 to 36 to 9Assessed by CambriLearn teachers
Intermediate PhaseAdds Natural Sciences and Social Sciences4 to 69 to 12Assessed by CambriLearn teachers
Senior PhaseNine subjects, including EMS and Technology7 to 912 to 15Assessed by CambriLearn teachers
FET PhaseCompulsory subjects plus three electives10 to 1115 to 17Working toward the NSC through SACAI

Grade 1 to Grade 11 are currently available. FET learners work toward the National Senior Certificate, written through SACAI, the Umalusi-accredited assessment body.

The CambriLearn difference

What makes our KABV pathway different

The same national curriculum as every school in South Africa, taught entirely in Afrikaans, with 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 term calendar and your child's goals.

Learning phases

Grade 1 to 11, one school for every phase

Every grade from Grade 1 to Grade 11, with the FET Phase leading to the National Senior Certificate. Choose a phase to see the grades in it.

Foundation Phase students
Foundation Phase
Grade 1 to 3 · 3 grades
First steps in language, mathematics and life skills, in Afrikaans.
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Intermediate Phase students
Intermediate Phase
Grade 4 to 6 · 3 grades
Academic depth with sciences, technology and social sciences.
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Senior Phase and FET students
Senior Phase & FET
Grade 7 to 11 · 5 grades
Subject specialisation on the road to the National Senior Certificate.
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CambriLearn's online KABV primary school follows the South African national curriculum and teaches the compulsory subjects from Grade 1 to Grade 3, entirely in Afrikaans.

Grade 1 studentFoundation
Ages 6 to 7
3 subjects

Grade 1

Afrikaans Home LanguageMathematicsLife Skills
Grade 2 studentFoundation
Ages 7 to 8
3 subjects

Grade 2

Afrikaans Home LanguageMathematicsLife Skills
Grade 3 studentFoundation
Ages 8 to 9
3 subjects

Grade 3

Afrikaans Home LanguageMathematicsLife Skills

From Grade 4 to Grade 6 the KABV syllabus follows the national curriculum requirements, adding Natural Sciences and Technology and Social Sciences.

Grade 4 studentIntermediate
Ages 9 to 10
6 subjects

Grade 4

Afrikaans HLEnglish FALMathematicsNatural Sciences & TechSocial SciencesLife Skills
Grade 5 studentIntermediate
Ages 10 to 11
6 subjects

Grade 5

Afrikaans HLEnglish FALMathematicsNatural Sciences & TechSocial SciencesLife Skills
Grade 6 studentIntermediate
Ages 11 to 12
6 subjects

Grade 6

Afrikaans HLEnglish FALMathematicsNatural Sciences & TechSocial SciencesLife Skills

From Grade 7 to Grade 9 learners take nine subjects, and in the FET Phase, Grade 10 and 11, they choose three electives alongside the compulsory subjects, on the road to the National Senior Certificate through SACAI.

Grade 7 studentSenior
Ages 12 to 13
9 subjects

Grade 7

Afrikaans HLEnglish FALMathematicsNatural SciencesTechnology+4 more
Grade 8 studentSenior
Ages 13 to 14
9 subjects

Grade 8

Afrikaans HLEnglish FALMathematicsNatural SciencesEMS+4 more
Grade 9 studentSenior
Ages 14 to 15
9 subjects

Grade 9

Afrikaans HLEnglish FALMathematicsNatural SciencesEMS+4 more
Grade 10 studentFET
Ages 15 to 16
7 subjects

Grade 10

Afrikaans HLEnglish FALMathematicsLife Orientation+3 electives
Grade 11 studentFET
Ages 16 to 17
7 subjects

Grade 11

Afrikaans HLEnglish FALMathematicsLife Orientation+3 electives

Not sure which grade fits your child? A consultant can help you find the right starting point.

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"Keeping our daughter learning in Afrikaans was non-negotiable for us. The teachers genuinely teach in Afrikaans, and the difference in her confidence is noticeable."

"We worried about the move from a regular school, but our son settled within weeks and his marks improved."

"We live overseas, and it mattered to us that our daughter kept her Afrikaans. She learns every subject in her mother tongue."

Getting started

From first conversation to first lesson

1

Book a consultation

Talk to an academic consultant about your child's goals, subjects and starting grade.

2

Choose packages per subject

Pick Standard or Premium for each subject, and order the prescribed textbooks.

3

Get set up

Meet the teachers, receive the term schedule with assessment dates, and log in.

4

Start learning

Live lessons in Afrikaans, recorded content and marked assessments from day one.

Questions, answered

Common questions from parents

Everything you need to know about the KABV curriculum at CambriLearn.

Registered with SACAI for the NSC
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Pricing depends on the grade, the subjects and the package chosen per subject, with instalments spread over 10 months. Full details are on our pricing page.

Yes. The KABV, the Kurrikulum- en Assesseringsbeleidsverklaring, is the official Afrikaans version of the CAPS curriculum. The same content and the same standards, taught in Afrikaans.

Grade 1 to Grade 11 are currently available. That covers the Foundation Phase, the Intermediate Phase, the Senior Phase and the FET Phase, which leads to the National Senior Certificate.

Learners work toward the National Senior Certificate through SACAI, the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute, a private assessment body accredited by Umalusi. The NSC carries the same weight as at any government or private school.

Yes. Every South African university accepts the National Senior Certificate, with no exemption or conversion needed. It also meets the requirements for NSFAS and bursaries.

Yes. The school year follows four set terms with scheduled assessments, so learners stay in step with the national calendar.

Lessons are taught in Afrikaans by qualified teachers. Live lessons are backed by a full library of recordings, so nothing is lost if a lesson is missed.

No. CambriLearn is an accredited online private school with qualified teachers, marked assessments and structured terms. Parents support the routine, but the teaching is done by the school. Comparing homeschooling with an online school in Afrikaans? Our KABV guide covers the difference.

In the Foundation Phase, parents help with routine and motivation. By the Intermediate Phase and beyond, most learners work largely independently, with teachers tracking progress.

Yes. Admissions stay open all year, and a consultant maps the right starting point so your child joins the rhythm of the term.

Yes. The KABV and CAPS are the same curriculum in two languages, so a switch is straightforward. See the CAPS curriculum or talk to a consultant about the right choice.

See where the KABV curriculum could take your child

Book a free consultation and leave with a clear recommendation on grade, subjects and package.

The KABV, the Kurrikulum- en Assesseringsbeleidsverklaring, is the official Afrikaans version of the South African national curriculum. CambriLearn is registered with SACAI, the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute, a private assessment body accredited by Umalusi. The National Senior Certificate is certified by Umalusi and accepted by all South African universities. Grade 1 to Grade 11 are currently available.

KABV Curriculum guide

See exactly what your child will learn

Get the full picture before you decide: subjects, phases, enrolment steps and what makes our Afrikaans-medium KABV curriculum different.

  • Full subject lists for every grade from Grade 1 to Grade 11
  • The complete pathway from the Foundation Phase to the National Senior Certificate
  • How enrolment works, step by step from sign-up to first lesson
  • Registration details: registered with SACAI, the Umalusi-accredited body, and Cognia accredited
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