Home School

What is homeschooling?

Homeschooling is a flexible approach to education where children learn outside of a traditional school environment, either at home or in a dedicated learning centre, guided by a parent or qualified tutor. At Steamlings, we offer two homeschooling options:

1. Full-Day Homeschooling Programme – A monthly fee covering structured learning during standard school hours: 08:00–13:00 (Monday–Thursday) and 08:00–12:00 (Friday).

2. Subject-Specific Tuition – Extra lessons focused on selected subjects, charged per hour or as a package. These sessions are available 08:00–13:00 or 14:30–17:30, subject to availability.

This allows families to choose the level of support that best suits their child’s learning needs.

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Why should you consider homeschooling at a centre? 

Homeschooling offers the flexibility to work through content at a pace that suits your child, while still maintaining the structure of an ATP/POA (Annual Teaching Plan and Programme of Assessment).

 

Choosing a homeschooling centre adds the benefit of a small, supportive learning environment, where lessons are tailored to each learner’s pace, strengths, and needs. This personalised approach promotes deeper understanding, long-term retention, and accommodates different learning styles through a variety of teaching methods.

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Homeschool learners at a centre are also required to complete assessments in line with the CAPS curriculum, ensuring academic standards are met while allowing for a more flexible and child-centred learning experience.

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What Are the Requirements for Homeschooling in South Africa?

To legally homeschool your child in South Africa, you must apply for registration with your Provincial Education Department. The application must include the following documents:

• Certified copies of the parent(s)/guardian(s) ID

• The learner’s most recent school report (if applicable)

• A weekly timetable, including daily contact times (provided by the centre)

• A *term breakdown for the academic year (provided by the centre)

• A learning programme, aligned to CAPS (discussed and provided by the centre)

• A certified copy of the learner’s birth certificate