ACADEMICS
At St Ronald's Homeschool Center, we assist with CAPS, IEB, Cambridge, and GED.
Please visit the sections below for more information.
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Online School
With online school, we are talking about a scheduled school day with qualified teachers presenting interactive classes online.
We have two options available IEB or CAPS.
Digital Curriclum
A Digital curriculum is where the students access their books/ learning material online. There is normally also video material available.
Two providers offering the above is Impaq and Think Digital academy
IEB
The Independent Examinations Board, or IEB, is a South African independent assessment agency that offers examinations for various client schools, mostly private schools. It is most prominent in setting examinations for the school-leaving National Senior Certificate, or NSC for its client schools. IEB can be called an enhanced CAPS curriculum and is viewed in high regard by local and international universities
CAPS
The National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) is a policy document introduced by the Department of Basic Education in SA, for your local Government School, for all the subjects listed in the National Curriculum Statement for Grades R - 12
What is the purpose of caps?
CAPS gives teachers guidelines of what to teach and assessed on a grade –by- grade and subject-by- subject basis.
Cambridge
What is Cambridge or also known as the British International Curriculum?
The British International curriculum is based on the world’s most widely-recognized British system of learning and assessment, boasting more than 160 years of expertise. It is a highly-regarded and accredited primary and secondary school program that allows a seamless integration with national curricula worldwide.
American GED
Passing the GED exam will earn you an American state high school diploma and recognition that you have a high school level of education.
It is possible to study for a degree at Boston University and several others in South Africa with a GED.
GED is recognized and accepted by nearly all U.S. colleges, employers, and universities. There are more than 20 million GED graduates around the world. You would normally do a GED in the place of GR 11 and 12 and need to be 17 before you can write the exam
