Frequently Asked Questions

SFA is ideally suited to learners who are independent, and who want to think for themselves and progress at their own pace. Conversely, it also suits weaker students, who benefit from the small groups and one-on-one support from tutors. More individualistic students enjoy the flexibility and the non-judgemental and welcoming environment.

• One-on-one tutoring
• Opportunity to further explore ideas that interest the student
• Promotes independent study and thought
• Flexibility to work at your own pace
• Small classes are much calmer and quieter than big, noisy groups
• Significantly fewer discipline problems, making for a more peaceful, pleasant working environment
• Children don’t get ‘lost in the crowd’; each student is an individual
• Parents can communicate with teachers more freely
• Students can learn in a way that suits each child best: watch a video lesson, read a textbook or articles, talk directly with a teacher and discuss the work
• Close-knit friendships
• Good relationships between students and tutors, who get to know each other as individuals
• The option to make notes and submit homework electronically rather than on paper
• While there is a dress code, there is no prescribed uniform; students can express their individuality more and wear comfortable clothing.

We asked our students, and this is what they told us:

• The GED is a curriculum that is used worldwide
• The opportunity to study internationally after high school
• Full access to the internet all the time, giving access to articles, videos, e-books and internet research to help better understand topics
• An environment where you can research and further explore interesting ideas
• Always being able to get assistance from a tutor
• Educational activities with practical work to demonstrate theory and make it real
• A relaxed, comfortable, non-judgemental and happy environment

Our school hours are 8:00 to 13:00, Monday to Friday

On Registration:
New students: Non-refundable registration fee R3 900
Returning students: Annual non-refundable admin fee R1 300
Tutoring and Academic Support
Grade 5&6 – R3 700 x 12 per month
Grade 7-9 – R4 385 x 12 per month
Grade 10-12 – R5 254 x 12 per month
GED1 & 2 – R5 233 x 12 per month
Curriculum:
Registration with curriculum provider (no additional textbooks necessary)

• Discount on tuition for annual upfront payment: (8% discount)
• Discount for more than one student in a family: 5% discount on tutoring for each additional child

Laptop, dictionaries, English & Afrikaans readers/setworks, stationery, school outings