Nearly nine in 10 of Grade 12 learners who wrote examinations administered by the Independent Examinations Board qualified to study for a university degree
The fact that Chinese parents invest heavily in their children’s education -– and the learners themselves are driven to achieve — contributes to their facility for maths
Privatisation stands to deepen inequalities. But some experts say collaboration between business and government can work in everyone’s interest
Beset by political instability, the region is also the canary in the climate change coal mine
These schools, to varying degrees, have an intense attachment to the values of authority and obedience — it is an attachment which numbs critical thought
It is unrealistic to expect vulnerable people to ensure that nearby schools aren’t vandalised or robbed
Two independent schools in Soweto remove the need for a long commute to a high-quality education
Low cost private schools were described as being high quality, with harder-working teachers. Public schools were described as corrupt.
The Constitution rules against discrimination and for the protection of children at all schools
Independent schools do not have a duty to provide a basic education as provided for in the Constitution. Or do they?
The sector has a pivotal role to play in meeting the work demands of a rapidly changing world.
The rapidly expanding middle class wants a better education for their children.
The reasons behind the hikes are rising costs and the need to maintain buildings and standards
If the eThekwini municipality has its way, 18 independent schools in its jurisdiction will have to increase their fees.
The high fees of the country’s most expensive schools are not the end of it – parents have to cough up all sorts of extra levies.
Their numbers are increasing rapidly and some people are even registering their unborn children at what are perceived to be the best schools.
A teachers’ union says independent schools are helping the government shirk its commitments.
New research shows that these private institutions fulfil a vital role in SA’s education system.
A weekly series of articles written by pupils who want to contribute to the debate about South Africa’s education system.
Impact investing by the private sector and the state is providing affordable, quality education.
