The KABV CurriculumGrade 1 to 12 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.
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 KABV 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 the KABV at CambriLearn
Six things this pathway gets right, from enrolment day to the final exam.
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.
Mother-tongue teaching by qualified teachers
Lessons are taught in Afrikaans, not translated from English material. Every lesson is recorded, so nothing is lost.
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.
Structured South African school terms
The school year follows four set terms with scheduled assessments, so families always know what comes next.
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.
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 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.
| Phase | Grades | Ages | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation PhaseAfrikaans Home Language, Mathematics, Life Skills | 1 to 3 | 6 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 PhaseCompulsory subjects plus three electives | 10 to 12 | 15 to 18 | Working toward the NSC through SACAI |
Grade 1 to Grade 12 are currently available. FET learners work toward the National Senior Certificate, written through SACAI, the Umalusi-accredited assessment body.
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.
Grade 1 to 12, one school for every phase
Every grade from Grade 1 to Grade 12, with the FET Phase leading to the National Senior Certificate. Choose a phase to see the grades in it.
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
Grade 2
Grade 3
From Grade 4 to Grade 6 the KABV syllabus follows the national curriculum requirements, adding Natural Sciences and Technology and Social Sciences.
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
From Grade 7 to Grade 9 learners take nine subjects, and in the FET Phase, Grade 10 to Grade 12, they choose three electives alongside the compulsory subjects, on the road to the National Senior Certificate through SACAI.
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Not sure which grade fits your child? A consultant can help you find the right starting point.
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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 Standard or Premium for each subject, and order the prescribed textbooks.
Get set up
Meet the teachers, receive the term schedule with assessment dates, and log in.
Start learning
Live lessons in Afrikaans, recorded content and marked assessments from day one.
Common questions from parents
Everything you need to know about the KABV curriculum at CambriLearn.
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 12 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.