FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Lesson Information

What subjects do you offer?
We currently offer MATHEMATICSand
PHYSICAL SCIENCES for IEB and DBE Grades 8 to 12.
Is DBE and IEB separate?
Yes – we offer separate classes for DBE and IEB learners
How long are the sessions?

Each session is 2 hours and 15 minutes long, structured as follows:

  • 1 hour in the lab
    – learners watch a video covering the content, supervised by a facilitator.
  • 15-minute break
  • 1 hour in the classroom
    – learners work through questions with a teacher, applying what they’ve learned.
How big are the classes?
We keep our classes small, with a maximum of 8 learners per class.
Are you closed during school holidays?
No – we are fully open during school holidays (except in December). We also run free holiday programs from time to time.
Will you follow my child’s syllabus?
Yes – we follow your child’s school syllabus. Whatever topic they’re covering at school is what we’ll be doing in class.
When do lessons take place?

Lessons are held:

  • Wednesday to Friday
    : from 15:30 onwards
  • Saturday and Sunday
    : between 8:30 and 17:00

Classes are scheduled in 2.5-hour intervals. Contact us for a more detailed schedule, and for day/time options.

What can you guarantee my child?

We guarantee a focused learning environment, personalized attention, syllabus-aligned support and dedicated guidance to help your child gain confidence and improve academically.

Please have a look at our home page for our learners’ achievements over the past 5 years.

How many trial lessons can I book
You can book one free trial lesson per learner.

Payment Information

Do we have to pay for a trial lesson?
No – our trial lessons are completely free.
Do you accept cash for payment?
No – we do not accept cash.
Do you have a credit card machine?
No – we only accept EFTs (electronic funds transfers).

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