In collaboration with education experts and scholars, our dynamic curriculum has been carefully crafted to extend beyond the CAPS approved subjects. This was done in order to enhance their individual personal development, as well as broaden their perspective of the world they live in. The online learning courses and subject selection will allow them to develop foundational skills set which they can utilise later in their daily lives or through their chosen career paths either as entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs.
In addition to CAPS subjects, the following online learning programs will be added across the phases:
- Chess for Beginners
- How to build Confidence
- Digital Technology
2026 FOUNDATION PHASE
GRADE R-3-
English Home Language
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First Additional Language - isiZulu
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First Additional Language - Afrikaans
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Mathematics
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Life Skills
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Chess for Beginners
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How to build confidence
2026 FOUNDATION PHASE
GRADE 4-7-
English Home Language
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First Additional Language - isiZulu
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First Additional Language - Afrikaans
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Mathematics
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Life Skills
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Natural Sciences & Tech
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Social Science
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Economic Management Science
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Chess for Beginners
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How to build confidence
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) requires parents to register their home educated children themselves. Learners in Grade R and those who are 16-years-old and over are not required to be registered.
We recommend that you register with the department when you register with Switch-Edu Online.
For further details, contact the DBE
Get Started in 5 Easy Steps
At Switch we offer short On Demand Courses as learners (and parents) today have a range of expectations from the school experience as they enter an increasingly global economy. In particular they want learning that is expansive in enhancing personal development and assist in informing their career goals and life progression routes.
The short courses that we offer are ideal for learners and young adults alike. You can purchase and view as many On Demand Courses (ODC) as you like and complete in your time.
COMING SOON
Short Courses
BUSINESS & FINANCE
- Starting an online business
- Money & Investments
DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY
- The Internet of Things
- Drones in Business
GENERAL COURSES
- How to Resolve Conflict
- Nutrition & Health
School Terms
2025 TERMS
Term 1
Start: Wednesday 15 January
Close: Thursday 20 March
Term 2
Start: Tuesday 09 April
Close: Friday 14 June
Public Holidays
- Monday 21 April (Family Day)
- Monday 28 April (Freedom Day [observed])
- 29 – 30 April (School Holidays)
- Thursday 1 May (Workers’ Day)
- Friday 2 May (School Holiday)
- Monday 16 June (Youth Day)
Term 3
Start: Tuesday 22 July
Close: Friday 26 September
Public Holiday: Wednesday 24 September (Heritage Day)
Term 4
Start: Tuesday 14 October
Close: Wednesday 3 December
2026 TERMS
Term 1 (53 days)
Start: Wednesday 14 January
Close: Friday 27 March
Term 2 (47 days)
Start: Tuesday 14 April
Close: Friday 26 June
Public Holidays
- Monday 27 April (Freedom Day)
- 28 – 30 April (Mid-Term)
- Friday 1 May (Workers’ Day)
- Monday 15 June (School Holiday)
- Tuesday 16 June (Youth Day)
Term 3 (46 days)
Start: Tuesday 21 July
Close: Wednesday 23 September
Public Holidays:
Sunday 9 August (Women’s Day)
Monday 10 August (Women’s Day observed)
Term 4
Start: Tuesday 13 October
Close: Wednesday 2 December
Total 183 days plus 10 Saturdays