Carfax Education, the leading global education consultancy, has launched the fifth annual Schools Index. Michaelhouse in KwaZulu-Natal has been listed as one of the top 150 private schools in the world. Categorised by region, prospective parents and pupils can now access The Schools Index: a list of the top 150 schools for 2024 from across […]
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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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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 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, 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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“Will my child be able to keep up in class? Will they make friends? Will they be able to go without me for a longer school day? Will they enjoy school and feel confident to try new things?” These are some of the questions parents may have as their children near school-going age. Starting ‘big
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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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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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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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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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