Two curriculums, taught to the same standard
The Cambridge international pathway, taught live now. The South African NSC, coming for the 2027 intake.
The South African curriculum is on its way
From the 2027 intake, Regenesys Online School will offer the National Senior Certificate pathway for Grades 8 to 11, examined through SACAI, with the same live teaching, Learning Assistants and parent dashboard as our Cambridge school. Registration opens soon. Register your interest and we will confirm your place in the queue the day it opens.
The Cambridge pathway
Cambridge International is the world's largest provider of international education programmes, part of the University of Cambridge. Learners study Cambridge syllabuses, sit Cambridge examinations at approved centres, and the certificates they earn are issued by Cambridge International, the same certificates as any Cambridge school. They are recognised by universities in South Africa, the UK, the US and beyond.
| Stage | Years & ages | The package | Subjects available | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Secondary | Year 8 | ages 12 to 13 | English, Mathematics, Science and the humanities, plus Personal Mastery | 9 | Progression to Year 9 |
| Lower Secondary | Year 9 | ages 13 to 14 | As Year 8, building towards IGCSE subject choices | 9 | Cambridge Checkpoint |
| IGCSE | Years 10 & 11 | ages 14 to 16 | 6 subjects: English, a second language and Maths compulsory, 3 chosen freely, plus Personal Mastery | 17 | Cambridge IGCSE certificates |
| AS Level | Year 12 | ages 16 to 18 | 4 subjects, free choice | 17 | Cambridge AS Level certificates |
| A Level | Year 13 | ages 17 to 19 | 3 subjects, free choice | 17 | Cambridge International A Level certificates |
Prices live on the School Fees page. First ROS exam series: AS in June 2027; IGCSE and A Level in June 2028. Checkpoint date for Year 9 to follow.
Every IGCSE package includes Personal Mastery, our complementary, non-examinable subject: daily reading, exercise, journaling, family time and budgeting, deliberately away from the screen.
Which one suits your family?
Cambridge suits families who
Choose Cambridge if you want a qualification your child can take anywhere, if they may study or move abroad, or if you want the A Level route into universities in South Africa, the UK and the US. It’s available now, for the 2026 intake.
The NSC suits families who
Choose the NSC if you want the South African matric route your family and local universities already know, taught in an online school. It arrives for the 2027 intake, for Grades 8 to 11, examined through SACAI.
Not sure which fits your child?
Let’s talk about your child
Speak to our admissions team about subjects, fees and how our online school works. It’s a friendly call, and there’s no pressure.