Questions, answered.

The things parents ask us most, gathered in one place, from registration and matric to fees, the school week, and support for learners who need it.

The basics

What is Saving Grace Education?
A fully online homeschooling provider offering CAPS, Cambridge and Special Needs curricula for learners in Grades R to 12. We support families across South Africa and internationally through structured lessons, qualified teachers, digital resources and formal assessments, all delivered on the Canvas learning platform.
Which curricula do you offer?
Five: CAPS (Grades R to 12), Special Needs CAPS (R to 12), Special Needs, purpose-built (R to 10), Remedial CAPS (R to 9), and Cambridge (Reception to A Level). We also run Homeschool Assessments and a Learning to Read course.
Is Saving Grace registered and accredited?
Saving Grace is SACAI-registered specifically for the FET Phase of its CAPS online school. CAPS FET learners in Grades 10 to 12 work toward the National Senior Certificate through SACAI. There's more on the Accreditation page.
Can my child write matric through Saving Grace?
Yes. Grade 10 to 12 learners are enrolled through SACAI and write the official NSC matric exams at SACAI-approved venues across South Africa.
Can students from outside South Africa enrol?
Yes. International students are welcome, provided they have reliable online access and can meet the curriculum requirements.

Registration & getting started

Do I need to register my child with the Department of Education?
Yes. For legal compliance you register your child with your Provincial Department of Education. We provide the supporting documents and guide you through the process.
How do I enrol my child?
Applications go through the website, or by email to info@savinggraceeducation.co.za. Once your child is accepted we walk you through onboarding, which covers Canvas setup, access to resources, and a parent orientation.
Can my child switch to Saving Grace mid-year?
Yes, depending on the grade and the curriculum. Your child will need to catch up the work and assessments from the earlier terms, and we will tell you honestly how much that is before you commit. For Grades 1 to 9 enrolment is open all year; Grades 10 to 12 register per term.
What devices and internet do we need?
A reliable internet connection, a laptop or tablet, and basic stationery. Some exams need handwritten answers scanned and uploaded, so access to a scanner or a decent phone camera matters.

The school week & learning

What is Canvas, and how does my child use it?
Canvas is the secure online learning platform. Your child accesses lessons and resources there, submits assignments and tests, tracks their own progress, and communicates with their teachers. It is where the school day actually happens.
How does a week actually run?
Your child works through structured weekly lessons on Canvas, watches the recorded video content, submits assignments and School-Based Assessments, and writes tests online. You act as the learning facilitator at home while our teachers provide the academic support and feedback.
What is my role as a parent?
You are the day-to-day facilitator, keeping your child on track. The teaching, marking and academic support are ours, with weekly check-ins and feedback, and you can watch progress live on Canvas.
Can my child work at their own pace?
Flexibility is the point, but it is not unlimited. Your child follows a structured term calendar and has to meet the deadlines for formal assessments and exams.
How often do we get feedback?
Weekly and termly academic feedback, with detailed memos and comments on each assessment task, plus weekly check-ins and progress tracking.
Does this work for working parents?
Yes. Lessons are recorded, the pace is flexible, and daily progress is visible on Canvas, so it's built to fit around busy families.

Assessments & exams

How are tests and exams written?
Through Canvas, monitored with The Invigilator App. Your child writes at home under strict guidelines and scans their responses for upload. All School-Based Assessments and formal assessments are invigilated through the app, which is a SACAI requirement. For the full picture, see how CAPS assessment works and how SACAI works for Grade 10 to 12.
Are exams supervised?
Yes. All formal assessments for Grades 10 to 12 are written under strict supervision through The Invigilator App, and the final SACAI exams are written at approved centres under in-person invigilation.
How are practical subjects assessed online?
Subjects like Consumer Studies, Hospitality and Visual Arts use video submissions. Your child films their work and uploads it, with instructions and rubrics provided up front.
Do you provide report cards?
Yes, a termly report card covering all formal assessments, with SACAI recognition for Grades 10 to 12.
What happens if we fall behind?
Tell us early. The academic team offers catch-up support and will revise the plan with you. The one thing that cannot move is the deadline for formal assessments.

Fees & materials

How are payments structured?
Monthly payment plans, a once-off annual payment with a discount, or term-by-term, structured per curriculum. See the Fees page for the full grid and the fee calculator, or what to budget for for a plain breakdown.
Are textbooks and materials included?
All digital resources are included through Canvas. For some CAPS grades your child may need specific prescribed textbooks or novels, and you will get notice of that in advance.

Special needs & support

What if my child has learning barriers or special needs?
There are three routes: the purpose-built Special Needs online homeschool for Grades R to 10, Special Needs CAPS for Grades R to 12, and Remedial CAPS for Grades R to 9. All three use individualised pacing and visual aids, and support learners with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety or general learning barriers.
Do you offer extra support or tutoring?
Yes. One-on-one subject support and extra lessons are available at additional cost, alongside group revision sessions and exam-prep workshops in most programmes.
What support do parents get?
Weekly check-ins, progress tracking, feedback on assessments, and direct access to teachers by email, phone or Canvas, plus live LMS access to watch how your child is doing.

New to the jargon? The glossary decodes CAPS, SACAI, NSC and the rest. Weighing curricula? Start with CAPS vs Cambridge or the complete guide.

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