If you are new to homeschooling and you want to start, here are 5 easy steps describing how to start:

1) If your child is in a school, take your child out of the school. The law does not require parents to provide the school with any paperwork. From a courtesy point of view it is advisable to inform the school that you have decided to home school your child, and request a transfer certificate. If they do not provide a certificate, do not be concerned about this.

2) The SA Schools Act requires parents to register their children for education at home. In practice  however,  most  provincial departments do not have the administrative capability to register children for home education. Some of the larger provincial departments have limited administrative capabilities to register children for  home education.  Unfortunately the  officials  in  those  departments have  a limited understanding of home  education and the law on home  education. Due to this, these officials often require parents to meet all sorts of requirements that are not stipulated by the law. As a result of this situation, more than 90% of homeschooling parents do not register with the department. 

SAHomeschoolers offers personal consultation services to help parents start with clarity and confidence.

🟢 Smart Start Homeschool Consultation
This consultation is designed for parents who are considering home education or who have just started. It provides a practical introduction to homeschooling in South Africa, including legal requirements, curriculum choices, learning approaches, and how to structure your child’s learning. The goal is to help you make informed decisions and start your homeschool journey on the right footing.
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🔵 Home Education Assist Consultation
This service is intended for families who have already started homeschooling but need guidance with specific challenges. Whether you need help with curriculum planning, compliance questions, structuring learning, or solving practical problems that arise along the way, this consultation provides experienced guidance tailored to your situation.
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3) Educate yourself on home education. A good starting point would be the Beginners Guide on the website of the Association for Homeschooling. Visit www.sahomeschoolers.org , select the “Getting Started” option from the menu and click on “Beginners Guide”. (You must join the website to get access to this) Attend workshops on home education.

4) Choose a homeschooling approach and curriculum that suits the needs of you and your child. Details on curriculums are available on the website of the Association for Homeschooling under the “Curriculums” menu option. You can also visit a homeschooling curriculum expo. Details can be found by selecting the “Events” menu option on the website. Click here for an article with advise on how to select a homeschooling curriculum.

5) Join homeschooling support and discussion groups and interact with other homeschooling parents. Details on these groups can be found by selecting the “Support” menu option on the website.  

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