Homeschool Questions and Answers


Submit your homeschool questions and find answers from other experienced South African homeschoolers.


Whether you are just considering homeschooling or if you have been homeschooling your family for some time, this is the place to ask questions and see the answers to questions that have already been asked (below).

Perhaps there is a particular issue that bothers you or perhaps you have doubts about something that you are experiencing.

Most probably your situation is not unique and you can find out how others have dealt with the same thing. Its often comforting to know that we are not alone on the homeschooling road.

There are many issues that homeschoolers have to face, but once you have found answers to your questions, you will feel more confident and more equipped to make good, well-informed decisions for your family.




PLEASE NOTE:

HIGH SCHOOL and COTTAGE SCHOOLS

1. For advice aobut grades 9-12, refer to our High School Homeschool page.

2. We are not able to help parents needing Tutors for their children or who want to place their children in a micro-school or 'cottage' school.

3. For advice from a consultant about Cambridge, use the form at the bottom of this page: Cambridge International Examinations

We will not reply to homeschool questions about the above topics as they are beyond our service area.

We do appreciate SPECIFIC questions from parents who are wanting to start homeschooling THEIR OWN children. But please do spend a little time at the Starting Out page as most of the FAQs about homeschooling in general are answered there for your convenience.

To enable us to give you with the appropriate information, please provide as many facts about your situation as possible, such as

  • the ages (and grades) of your children
  • your home language
  • details of any special needs etc.



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