CAPS, Cambridge, or purpose-built Special Needs support. Every path sits under one education group, taught at your child's own pace.
Start with your child's grade, qualification goals, preferred pace and level of support. This overview shows the main differences before you explore each programme.
| Curriculum | Grades | Pathway | Pace | May suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPS Online | Grade R–12 | South African CAPS; NSC pathway in the FET Phase | Flexible, self-paced | Families seeking South Africa's national curriculum |
| Cambridge | Primary to A Level | Cambridge international pathway | Structured and flexible | Families seeking an internationally portable pathway |
| Remedial CAPS | Grade R–9 | CAPS-aligned progression | A supported catch-up pace | Learners who need time and support to close learning gaps |
| Special Needs CAPS | Grade R–12 | Adapted access to CAPS | Individual, supported pace | Learners who need additional support within CAPS |
| Purpose-built Special Needs | Programme-dependent | Individual learning goals | Highly flexible | Learners who need a pathway designed beyond a mainstream model |
South Africa's national curriculum, delivered online and self-paced, in three forms.
The full national curriculum, delivered online and self-paced. The same CAPS content as a mainstream school, at your child's own speed, with formal assessments along the way.
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The same CAPS curriculum, paced to help a child who has fallen behind catch up, without a class moving on without them.
Explore Remedial CAPS →
CAPS, adapted for learners who need extra support to access it, while still working toward the national curriculum and its accredited outcomes.
Explore Special Needs CAPS →An internationally portable qualification, recognised by universities worldwide.
Designed from the ground up for children who learn differently, not adapted from a mainstream system.
Two standalone products, whether or not you homeschool with us.
A focused reading course for any child in South Africa who is learning to read, whether they're in a traditional school or homeschooling. Built to close the reading gap early, before it turns into a wider one.
Explore Learning to Read →
Formal assessments for private candidates and families schooling elsewhere who need recognised assessment without enrolling in a full programme.
Explore Homeschool Assessments →A curriculum choice should reflect where your child is now and where you want the pathway to lead.
CAPS follows South Africa's national curriculum. In the FET Phase, Grades 10 to 12, Saving Grace is registered with SACAI as an Online School for CAPS. Cambridge follows a separate international pathway through A Level.
See verified registration details →A learner who needs to close gaps may benefit from Remedial CAPS. Learners who need adapted access can explore Special Needs CAPS, while the purpose-built programme supports children who need a pathway designed beyond a mainstream model.
Read the curriculum choice guide →Look at subject choices, assessment requirements, language availability, fees and your child's current records before switching. Major changes are easier when planned with the school team.
Compare fees and what is included →Still weighing the national and international pathways? Compare CAPS and Cambridge online homeschooling, or review how online assessments work.
The curriculum changes with the child. What holds every one of them is the same.
Common questions South African families ask before choosing a learning pathway.
You don't have to work it out alone. Tell us a little about your child and we'll point you to the right starting place, in a two-minute chat or a call with the team.
