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What is NCS?
What is NCS?
The National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations commonly known as “matric” have become an annual event of major public significance in South Africa. It not only signifies the culmination of twelve ...
The SA School Year and Holidays
The SA School Year and Holidays
The school academic year starts mid-January and ends early December.The year is normally split into 4 terms:Term 1: mid-January to late March/early April (10-day break) Term 2: early April to mid-June...
What if I can't Pay School Fees?
What if I can't Pay School Fees?
If you cannot pay school fees you can apply for help. Your first stop is the Parents School Governing Body (SGB) where you can apply for conditional, partial or full exemption from paying school fees....
What is an Independent School?
What is an Independent School?
The term independent school is often used interchangeably with private school. There is an impression that high-fee private schools make up most of the sector. This is not the case. This is a fast-gro...