Home education is a purposeful programme of education for a learner, alternative to school attendance which:
This booklet should be read in line with the legislative provisions given below:
A parent or legal guardian of a learner of compulsory school-going age who chooses to have her child educated at home must submit a written application and necessary documentation to the Head of Department, for the following phases:
Online applications can be done on the departmental website www.education.gov.za by September of the year proceeding the year in which home education is to commence. The Head of Department may allow a deviation from the above if the parent can provide reasonable reasons for the delay in registering the learner for home education. Parents who cannot access the internet should contact the Provincial Education Department and request application forms. The list of Provincial Home Education Officials are provided in the last page.
Upon approval of the application, the Head of Department will enter the details of the learner on the home education register. The parent will receive a certificate for the learner reflecting the phase applied for, the period of registration and the learner registration number.
After completion of each phase and proof that the minimum requirements for the subject have been met, the parent(s) must apply for registration for the next phase.
The aims of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 are to produce learners that are able to:
This curriculum aims to ensure that children acquire and apply knowledge and skills in ways that are meaningful to their own lives. The curriculum promotes knowledge in local contexts, while being sensible to global imperatives.
FOUNDATION PHASE |
INTERMEDIATE PHASE |
SENIOR PHASE |
Home Language |
Home Language |
Home Language |
First Additional Language |
First Additional Language |
First Additional Language |
Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Life Skills |
Life Skills |
Natural Science |
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Natural Sciences and Technology |
Economic Management Science |
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Social Sciences |
Social Sciences |
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Creative Arts |
Technology |
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Physical Education |
Creative Arts |
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Life Orientation |
A parent may set their own promotion and retention requirements provided that these are equal to or exceed the standard or requirements set according to the National Curriculum Statement criteria.
Education White Paper 6, Special Education Needs: Building an Inclusive Education System (2001) provides for an education system that promotes the full participation and inclusion of children who experience barriers to learning whether it be economic, social, language, class, behaviour or other barriers.
The Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS), 2014 should be used as a tool for early intervention to help practitioners assess learners’ needs at an early stage; work with families, alongside of other practitioners and service providers, to meet those needs. It should be used to manage and support teaching and learning processes for learners who experience barriers to learning within the framework of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12.
If a parent wishes to withdraw a learner of compulsory school going age from a home education programme, such a parent must inform the Head of Department of their intention, submit proof that the child will be receiving education and request the Head of Department to terminate the learner’s registration for education at home.
A school that enrols or admits a previously home educated learner shall use its admission policy in order to determine and make a placement decision.
A parent of a learner who wishes to continue with home education after Grade 9 is not required to register for Home Education.
Offices |
Coordinator |
Telephone no. |
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Address |
National |
Ms EM Chaane Ms LZ Brown |
012 357 4105 0123574106 |
222 Struben Street Pretoria 0001 |
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Eastern Cape |
Ms MN Ndzunga |
040 6084186 |
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Steve Tshwete Building Zone 6 Zwelitsha 5605 |
Free State |
Mr MJ Ntsala |
0514470038 0514470037 |
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152 Andrews Room 562 Trustfontein Building Bloemfontein 9300 |
Gauteng |
Ms C Motshwane |
0106006202 |
Corner 17 Simmons &Main Street Johannesburg 2000 |
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Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Ms D Motloli |
0333486115 |
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194 Langalibalele Street Absa Building Pietermaritzburg 3201 |
Limpopo |
Ms M Baloyi |
0152909419 |
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Corner 113 Biccard & Excelsior Street Polokwane 0700 |
Mpumalanga |
Mr M Pieterse |
0137665875 |
M.Pieterse@education.mpu.gov.za
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Building no.5 Government Blvd. Riverside Park Nelspruit 1200 |
Northern Cape |
Mr K Mhlom |
0538396356 |
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156 Barkley Rd Homestead Kimberly 8306 |
North West |
Ms P Pule |
0183898204 |
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Block C Old Mmabatho High School Hostel 1305 Albert Luthuli Dr Mmabatho 2735 |
Western Cape |
Mr D Louw |
0214672653 |
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18th Floor Golden Acre Building Aderley Street Cape Town 8000 |