Homeschooling in South Africa

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Homeschooling is thriving in South Africa, though it was relatively uncommon until about a decade ago. It has become a preferred option for parents seeking the best education for their children. As schools worldwide increasingly disappoint families, many parents are reclaiming their responsibility to train, teach, and protect their children. Below is a curated list of resources and contact information to help you explore homeschooling in South Africa.

Getting Started with Homeschooling

To learn more about homeschooling in South Africa, consider the following steps:

  • Research Online: Visit and read as many South African homeschooling-related websites as possible to gain a comprehensive understanding.
  • Connect with Homeschoolers: Meet with a homeschooling family or friend to gain firsthand insights and advice.
  • Keep an Open Mind: Recognise that a teaching degree or diploma is not a prerequisite for being an effective homeschooling parent.
  • Invest in Resources: Purchase or borrow quality homeschooling books to deepen your knowledge.

Homeschooling Associations in South Africa

  • Pestalozzi Trust (Die Regsfonds vir Tuisonderwys – The Legal Defence Fund for Home Education)

    • Address: PO Box 31264, Totiusdal, 0134
    • Website: pestalozzi.org
    • Email: leendert@pestalozzi.org
    • Phone: 012 331 1018
    • Note: Offers excellent legal defense and support for homeschoolers in South Africa.

  • KwaZulu Natal Home Schooling Association

    • Address: PO Box 53130, Yellowwood Park, 4011, Natal
    • Phone: 088 125 2799
    • Secretary: Paulette Nelson (kznhsa@webmail.com)
    • Chairman: Larry English (kznhsa@webmail.com)

  • Eastern Cape Home Schooling Association (ECHSA)

    • Address: PO Box 905, Gonubie, 5256
    • Phone: 082 975 1721
    • Email: school@homemail.co.za
    • Website: echsa.za.org

  • Western Cape Home Schooling Association / Wes-Kaapse Tuisonderwys Vereniging

    • Address: PO Box 175, Steenberg, 7947
    • Phone: 088 127 4484
    • Website: wchsa.org.za
    • Email: info@wchsa.org.za

  • National Coalition of Home Schoolers

    • Address: PO Box 813, Gillitts, 3603
    • Phone: 083 460 5958
    • Secretary Email: kngmedia@iafrica.com
    • Email: curamus1@lantic.co.za

  • Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)

    • Note: US-based legal defense association; search for information relevant to South Africa.
    • Website: hslda.org

  • Association for Home Schooling / Vereniging vir Tuisonderwys

    • Contact: Leendert & Karin van Oostrum
    • Email: curamus1@lantic.co.za
    • Phone: 012 331 1018
    • Resources:
    • Leendert’s Masters thesis (Afrikaans): Tuisonderwys: ‘n didaktiese en etiese perspektief
    • Summary (English): Home education: a didactical and ethical perspective

Home School Curriculum Providers in South Africa

  • Love2Learn

    • Description: A Christian homeschooling curriculum centered on Jesus, using full-color living books, hands-on activities, and a Charlotte Mason-inspired approach. Covers Grades 00 through high school (Cambridge HIGCSE) with tutor and testing services.
    • Contact:
    • Phone: +27 11 465 6049 or +27 83 222 6031
    • Fax: 0865 118407 (South Africa only)
    • Email: info@love2learn.co.za
    • Website: love2learn.co.za

  • TCE (Theocentric Christian Education)

    • Address: 17 Disa Road, Bloubergrand, 7441
    • Contact: Graham or Alison
    • Phone: 021 557 2612
    • Fax: 021 556 1277
    • Email: tcecc@mweb.co.za
    • Website: homeschool-tce.co.za

  • Hout Bay Church International

    • Description: Uses the Bob Jones system.
    • Contact: Sharon Maliepaard
    • Phone: 021 790 5802

  • Breinlyn / Brainline

    • Address: 216 Jan Bandjiesstraat, Montana, Pretoria, Privaat sak x 505, Sinoville, 0129
    • Phone: 012 567 1111
    • Fax: 012 567 1112 / 0069
    • Website: brainline.com

  • Beit HaSefer (House of the Book)

    • Description: Advises on creating customized curricula and provides access to any required textbooks. Offers individualized educational solutions for homeschooling parents.
    • Contact: Lindie Malan
    • Phone: 012 546 0701
    • Website: beithasefer.co.za

  • Clonard Publishing

    • Description: Offers homeschooling and early learning curricula for Pre-School to Grade 7.
    • Address: PO Box 393, Kloof, 3640
    • Contact: Mike and Virginia Tyrrell
    • Phone: 031 764 6480
    • Fax: 031 764 7586
    • Email: clonard@csurf.co.za
    • Website: clonard.co.za

  • Le-Amen Onderwyssentrum

    • Address: PO Box 2196, Florida Hills, 1716
    • Contact: Vincent & Louise Willems
    • Phone: 011 674 3705

  • Moria Tuisskoolmateriaal

    • Address: Posbus 5594, Kockspark, Potchefstroom, 2523
    • Contact: Hannes en Helena de Villiers
    • Phone/Fax: 018 294 6504

  • Oikos

    • Address: PO Box 1118, Howick, 3290
    • Contact: Greg & Sonja Wood
    • Phone: 033 502 9050/1
    • Fax: 033 502 9052
    • Email: oikos@iafrica.com

  • School of Tomorrow – Accelerated Christian Education

    • Address: PO Box 22072, Glen Ashley, Durban 4022
    • Phone: 031 835 483/4
    • Fax: 031 832 488
    • Email: schooloftomorrow@intekom.co.za

  • KenWeb Oplossings

    • Address: Posbus 109, Orania, 8752
    • Contact: AndrĂ© van den Berg
    • Phone/Fax: 053 207 0045
    • Email: vsorania@mailme.co.za
    • Website: kenweb.info

  • One Stop Help Centre for Education

Homeschooling News Groups in South Africa

Contact Information

If you know of an organization or supplier offering valuable services to Christian homeschoolers in South Africa, please share the details with me. For additional regional homeschooling information, explore resources tagged under “regional-information.”

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