Fees are listed per curriculum. Find out more about each one: the South African CAPS curriculum, the British International curriculum and the United States GED.

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Cancellation policy

Cancellations are only permissible within a 14-day period from the date of enrolment. Any cancellations made during this stipulated timeframe shall be subject to a cancellation fee equivalent to 15% of the total enrolment cost.

Subsequent to the aforementioned 14-day window, the entire enrolment fee becomes non-refundable and fully payable.

In cases where the subscription option has been selected, it is important to note that this choice is irrevocable and cannot be terminated.

Payments and arrears

By proceeding with enrolment, you expressly acknowledge and consent to the payment terms outlined herein. You also comprehend and accept that failure to maintain current account status, leading to account arrears, will result in a temporary suspension of your child/children’s access to the system.

Restoration of access shall be contingent upon the settlement of all current outstanding dues thereby bringing the account up to date.

These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter herein and supersede any prior understandings or agreements.

Full payment discount

Enjoy a 5% discount on all fees when paid in full.

Sibling discount

Receive a 5% sibling discount per child when three or more students are enrolled.

Payment plans

Pay over 3 or 6 consecutive monthly instalments via credit or debit card.

Refunds

Payments are non-refundable after 14 days.

2027 annual fees

Choose your curriculum and whether you would like online tutor support, then pay once-off or over 3 or 6 monthly instalments.

South African curriculum (CAPS)

South African curriculum (CAPS) fees
Item Fee 6 months
Grade R R5 850R6 550 per year R975R1 092 / month
Grade 1 – 3 R6 700R7 400 per year R1 117R1 234 / month
Grade 4 – 6 R10 100R11 350 per year R1 684R1 892 / month
Grade 7 – 9 R12 950R14 500 per year R2 159R2 417 / month
Grade 10 R16 850R18 400 per year R2 809R3 067 / month
Grade 11 R18 200R19 750 per year R3 034R3 292 / month
Grade 12 R21 050R22 550 per year R3 509R3 759 / month
Adult Matric – Amended Senior Certificate (ASC) R12 000R13 450 per year R2 000R2 242 / month

British International curriculum

British International curriculum fees
Item Fee 6 months
Stage R R5 850R6 550 per year R975R1 092 / month
Stage 1 – 3 R7 450R8 150 per year R1 242R1 359 / month
Stage 4 – 6 R10 600R11 850 per year R1 767R1 975 / month
Stage 7 – 8 R14 450R16 000 per year R2 409R2 667 / month
IGCSE R19 100R20 650 per level —
AS R19 100R20 650 per level —

United States curriculum (GED)

United States curriculum (GED) fees
Item Fee 6 months
GED programme R2 600R3 650 per year R434R609 / month

Supplementary subjects

Add extra subjects to any programme. Priced per subject, per year.

Supplementary subjects fees
Item Fee 6 months
CAPS Grade R – 9 R2 100 per subject per year —
CAPS Grade 10 – 12 R3 650R4 150 per subject per year —
British Stage R – 9 R2 300 per subject per year —
British IGCSE and AS levels R3 800R4 200 per subject per year —
United States GED R1 200R1 400 per subject per year —

SACAI examination fees (CAPS)

Final Grade 12 CAPS exams need to be written in South Africa.

SACAI examination fees (CAPS) fees
Item Fee 6 months
Grade 10 SACAI examination fees R990 —
Grade 11 SACAI examination fees R990 —
Grade 12: SACAI registration fee R2 035 per subject —
Grade 12: SACAI learner placement fee R1 045 per subject —
Grade 12: courier costs R660 per student —
Grade 12: registration fee R935 —
Grade 12: Consumer Studies SACAI assessor fee R550 —
Grade 12: Hospitality Studies SACAI assessor fee R1 050 —

Grade 12 students taking Visual Arts pay additional fees for the final NSC, invoiced directly by the centre the student is allocated to.

FET additional fees

FET additional fees fees
Item Fee 6 months
FET concession application fee R1 000 —
FET concession appeal fee R650 —
FET concession conversion fee R450 —
FET late submission fee R700 —
FET remark fee R350 —

Registration and other charges

Registration and other charges fees
Item Fee 6 months
Registration fee Payable for every programme. R500 once-off —
IGCSE and AS level examination fees Subject to exchange rate fluctuations and only payable when examination seating is booked. Approximately R3 000 – R4 500 per subject —
Matric dance Johannesburg Matric Dance ticket, includes partner. R1 100 —

Short courses and winter school

Short, focused courses you can add at any time of year, with or without online tutor support.

Robotics and Coding

Robotics and Coding fees
Item Fee
Level 1 Bytes R850R950 per level
Level 2 Megabytes R850R950 per level
Level 3 Gigabytes R850R950 per level
Level 4 Terabytes R850R950 per level

Clubs and fraternities

We have a wide range of clubs to join. Club fees are charged per term.

Clubs and fraternities fees
Item Fee
Term 1 R1 210 per club
Term 2 R905 per club
Term 3 R605 per club
Term 4 R300 per club

These also have a page of their own.

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