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UCT Online High School is a registered online Cambridge International School
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FOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS
Tuition fee | R3,530 pm
Non-RSA Resident | US$246 pm
Application fee | R400
Placement fee | R4,200 R2,100 (save 50%!)
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Digital learning content
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Standard number of subject choices
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SA National Senior Certificate
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FOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS
Tuition fee | R2,595 pm
Placement fee | R575
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Adult Matric
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FOR ADULT LEARNERS OVER THE AGE OF 21
Tuition fee:
Bundle 1 | R450 pm
Bundle 2 | R600 pm
Bundle 3 | R800 pm
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UCT Online High School is a registered online Cambridge International School
Cambridge International Curriculum
FOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS
Tuition fee | R3,300 pm
*subject to a 2024 fee increase
Non-RSA Resident | US$230 pm
Application fee | R400
Placement fee | R2,100 (save 50%!)
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*subject to a 2024 fee increase
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Access to our online campus & all of our digital tools
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Standard number of subject choices
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Support coach
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Progress reports
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Virtual clubs
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Tests
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Internal exams**
SA National Senior Certificate (CAPS)
FOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS
Tuition fee | R2,349 pm
Placement fee | R525
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*subject to a 2024 fee increase
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Access to our online campus & all of our digital tools
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Standard number of subject choices
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Support coach
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Progress reports
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Virtual clubs
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Tests
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Internal exams**
Adult Matric (ASC)
FOR ADULT LEARNERS OVER THE AGE OF 21
Tuition fee:
Bundle 1 | R450 pm
Bundle 2 | R600 pm
Bundle 3 | R800 pm
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Curated academic content
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Access to our online campus & all of our digital tools
Green tick inside white circle shape
Structured path to success
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Excellent support - Support Advisor
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Rigorous exam preparation
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Examination registration resources
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Our Learner Forum
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Discounts

We offer the following discounts:

Annual discount: 5% if you pay 12 months upfront.
Sibling discount: When you enroll more than one high school student, each additional sibling will receive a 5% discount.

Learners are only eligible for 1 discount on their fees.

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What type of curriculum do you offer?

This particular offering is aligned with the South African National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) which prepares Adult Matric learners for their final Amended Senior Certificate (ASC) qualification certification. This will cover all requirements necessary for the FET Phase (Grades 11 and 12, and where applicable, Grade 10).

What is UCT Online High School?

UCT Online High School is a bold new initiative from the University of Cape Town and its partner, Valenture Institute. Developed to enable high school and adult learners throughout South Africa, and beyond, to choose an aspirational secondary school. UCT Online High School's ecosystem is designed to help learners unleash their potential and set them up for success in school, university and life.

What are the entrance requirements for UCT Online High School’s SA NSC curriculum?

The entrance requirements for UCT Online High School are detailed in our admission policy.

What is a Mastery Check?

A Mastery Check is a formative or summative assessment (mainly formative) that assesses learners' mastery of the content. These Mastery Checks are points where both Learning Facilitators and learners can see where gaps exist and where revision or remediation is needed. Learners who fail the Mastery Check will unlock an instructional video. The learner is allowed another attempt at the Mastery Check after watching the video. If they fail a subsequent time, they will be automatically booked into a Mastery Boot Camp.

What grading system is used?

A high school learner’s achievement in Grades 8–12 is reported by using the standard system in the CAPS curriculum. All final marks will be reported in percentages. A corresponding rating and level of competence are obtained using the following system:

100 - 80% - Outstanding achievement - 7

79 - 70% - Meritorious achievement - 6

69 - 60% - Substantial achievement - 5

59 - 50% - Adequate achievement - 4

49 - 40% - Moderate achievement - 3

39 - 30% - Elementary achievement - 2

29 - 0% - Not achieved - 1

Do you provide any training to your Learning Facilitators before they commence their class time?

When joining UCT Online High School, all Learning Facilitators receive extensive training in digital pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching) and ongoing workshops. Using learning analytics and recorded sessions, we can provide direct coaching interventions with our Learning Facilitators to help them refine and continually improve their skills.

How will I receive feedback on my application?

An email with an application outcome outlining whether you have been accepted or not will be sent to you once the process is complete.

How do science practicals work in an online environment?

UCT Online High School uses an integrated approach to delivering science practicals for internal assessments that utilises video demonstrations, online simulations and at-home practicals within a fun, safe and controlled environment. Learners will never be required to attend a physical venue to conduct science practicals nor acquire expensive and potentially dangerous equipment to use at home. All practicals to be conducted within the home environment will use materials listed in our stationery and equipment list, and/or cheap and easy-to-source materials from a local supermarket or online store. Additionally, learners will be briefed on the practicals they will be conducting before the module where the practical is placed, allowing the learner’s primary caregiver to source the required materials well in advance. The methods used to deliver science practicals adhere to the Curriculum Assessment Policies Statements (CAPS) outlined by the Department of Basic Education (DBE). We aim to equip learners with the practical skills required to prepare them for future studies in the sciences through the use of a fun, engaging, and safe environment.