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“Parents aren’t looking for hype,” says Louise Schoonwinkel, managing director at Optimi Schooling of which Impaq is a registered trademark. “They want to know exactly how alternative models work, who assesses their child’s progress, and how the pathway to matric is secured.”
Under South African regulations, parents choosing home and online schooling up to Grades 9 register with their provincial department as a legal alternative to traditional schooling. For Grades 10 to 12, learners outside a brick-and-mortar school complete their National Senior Certificate through a distance education provider registered with an Umalusi-accredited assessment body, such as SACAI.
Education experts point to four pillars that signal programme quality: a well-designed curriculum, trusted assessment, teaching support, and actionable progress data. “Families expect guidance when they choose alternative education,” says Schoonwinkel. “That means study plans, weekly pacing, proper memo’s, moderated assessments, and teachers who are reachable within agreed timeframes.”
Parents also ask about re-entry to mainstream schooling. “Good documentation makes transitions possible,” she adds. “Reports, moderated marks, and clear records help schools place learners appropriately if families choose to move back.”
Schoonwinkel emphasises that alternative education does not have to be all-consuming for parents. “The goal is not to turn parents into teachers,” she says. “The goal is to give parents a clear roadmap and reliable support so learning can happen consistently at home.”
Finally, she encourages families to compare their options. “Quality alternative education doesn’t have to break the bank,” Schoonwinkel says. “But it does have to meet standards. Compare like-for-like: curriculum, assessment, support, and reporting.”
To help families compare offerings, the summary below indicates what’s usually included in home and online schooling, versus what you may need to budget for separately.
Often included:
Commonly not included (or billed separately):
“Do your research and get clarity from providers if you are unsure,” says Schoonwinkel. “Clarity upfront prevents any surprises later.”
Choose between a parent-led homeschooling model and a teacher-led online school – both CAPS-aligned and supported.
Structured learning from Grade R–12 with full lesson material, term and weekly planners, assessments, progress dashboards, and term/year-end reports. Families guiding Grades R–9 register for home education with their provincial department; for Grades 10–12, learners complete the NSC through Impaq as a distance-education provider registered with SACAI.
Choose with peace of mind. Whether you opt for homeschooling or our online school, Impaq gives your child a CAPS-aligned path from Grade R–12, qualified teacher support, structured assessments, and transparent progress reporting. If you’re ready to lock in a placement-proof plan for 2026, start the enrolment conversation now – registrations for 2026 are already open: https://shop.impaq.co.za/registration.
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