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Cambridge curriculum: What parents need to know before they sign up

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Over the past decade, as the Cambridge curriculum gained popularity in South Africa, the number of schools and institutions offering this internationally recognised education pathway mushroomed across the country. However, as many parents who wanted to ensure their child received the best possible education came to realise, not all schools are equally equipped to deliver […]

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Raising cheetahs: How the right environment empowers gifted children

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As educators and parents, we often meet children who don’t fit neatly into traditional moulds. These children may struggle in conventional classrooms, not because they lack ability but because their abilities far exceed what standard environments can accommodate. Gifted children frequently display traits like attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety – elements of

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School change: How to determine if moving on is right for your child

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School choice is not a straightforward ticking-of-the-boxes exercise. As all parents know, there are many factors that influence the decision-making process. Even when exhaustive investigations have been done, questions may still remain whether the right choice was made. At this time of year, following the mid-term exams, and looking forward to a new school year,

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Koa Academy launches Afrikaans virtual campus

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Koa Academy, South Africa’s leading high-engagement online school, is opening Koa Akademie in January 2025. The new Afrikaans home language virtual campus is a first for South Africa, offering Afrikaans-speaking families a unique choice when it comes to their children’s education. Today, only 5% of government schools in South Africa use Afrikaans as the single

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The role of schools to ensure a safe and healthy online experience

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Over the past decade, technology has significantly transformed how we live, work and communicate. For parents, its impact has been especially profound. The mental health crisis among young people is alarming, with social media emerging as one of the significant contributing factors. “Social media amplifies free will to an unprecedented degree, allowing our thoughts and

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Is your child’s school delivering on its promises?

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A recent incident with a prominent private school revealed only a 50% matric pass rate –disappointing parents who paid substantial fees for quality education. Despite the school’s claims of following the Cambridge curriculum, issues like understaffing and unqualified teachers went unnoticed until it was too late. Choosing a private school is complex, with numerous options

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Questions to ask when selecting a preschool for your child

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Choosing the best preschool for your little one can be a daunting task – it’s your child’s first experience of school and the beginning of their formal educational journey. It’s therefore important for parents to ask helpful questions as they evaluate their options. Janet Beyrooti, preschool curriculum manager at Curro Holdings, the JSE-listed independent education provider,

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Local high school wins big at Dubai eSports Festival

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In an African first, four Grade 7 students from Centennial Schools took on local, continental and then international opponents to win the Minecraft Tournament at the Dubai Esports Festival (DEF) – a prestigious achievement in a fiercely contested space. Centennial Schools founder Shaun Fuchs says that their investment and integration of gaming into the curriculum

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Discover a holistic approach to early childhood development

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Dibber International Preschools, a leader in early childhood education based on the Nordic model and international standards, is having an Open Day on 11 May 2024. This event, held at all Dibber schools, will offer parents a unique opportunity to learn more about the preschools’ educational philosophy including a holistic approach to child nutrition and development.

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