CAPS Curriculum · Grades 8–12 · SACAI-Registered for Grades 10–12
Schooling at home where you always know how your child is really doing.
Grades 8 to 12 at home, all the way to matric. Choose how much structure your child needs, or rewrite only the subjects you need.
Enrol before 1 January and your 2027 fees stay fixed for the year
Term 1 starts 13 January 2027
Which one fits your child?
Every package follows the CAPS curriculum, and Grades 10 to 12 are registered and assessed through SACAI. The difference is how much daily structure Shaati provides.
Essentia
For learners who need daily structure and someone checking the work.
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Everything in Principle
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Detailed written lessons and concept videos
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Daily work, marked with feedback and tracked
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Parents see the daily hand-in rate and the teacher’s feedback
From R2 420 a month
Grades 8 to 10. Fees rise by grade.
Matric Rewrite
For anyone who has written matric and needs better marks in specific subjects.
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Rewrite only the subjects you need, without repeating the year
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We check whether your previous SBA marks can carry over
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SACAI registration and exam entry handled for you
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Write in the October/November 2027 sitting
From R5 410 once-off
Rewrite Only, one subject, all fees included
Application and registration fees apply to every package. See the full fees for every grade.
What learning with Shaati looks like
Distance education suits some learners better than others. Here is what to expect before you apply.
Learners study at home
There are no classes to attend. Work, assessments and exams all happen on the Shaati portal.
Support comes through marking
Neither package includes one-on-one teacher time. Learners get support through marked work and written feedback.
About 5 hours a day
That is the study time we recommend for keeping up with the CAPS work plan.
Any low-speed internet
Daily work runs on any connection that can occasionally stream low-quality video.
INCLUDED WITH EVERY PACKAGE
Know how your child is doing without having to ask.
Parents sign in with their email address and a 6-digit code. No password and no app.
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Every subject’s marks on a graph across the year
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A countdown to the next test and exam, and anything missed
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Every school notice, with important ones pinned
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A short summary email every Monday
Marks appear once they have been moderated and released.
The dates that matter
Before 1 January 2027
Enrol and your 2027 fees stay fixed for the whole year.
13 January 2027
Term 1 starts.
10 March 2027
Apply by this date for Grade 12 and matric rewrites. SACAI registration closes on 12 March.
How it works
1. Apply, or ask first
Apply online, or send us your questions and we’ll get back to you personally.
2. We review your application
We check the subjects, grade and documents, and confirm the right package.
3. Pay the first invoice
The registration fee and the first month’s fees.
4. Your child starts
We set up the accounts, your child starts on the portal and you get your parent dashboard.
Questions parents ask
1. Is Shaati a registered school?
Shaati Education is registered with SACAI as a Distance Education Provider for Grades 10 to 12, and Grade 12 learners write the National Senior Certificate through SACAI. All grades, 8 to 12, follow the CAPS curriculum.
2. What is the difference between Principle and Essentia?
Both include the work plan, marked assessments with feedback and term reports. Essentia adds written lessons, concept videos and daily work that is marked and tracked, so learners who need daily structure get it.
3. Do learners attend classes?
No. Learners study from home and do all their work, assessments and exams on the Shaati portal.
4. What does my child need?
A device with a web browser and an internet connection. Learners sign in with Microsoft Authenticator and write exams under the Invigilator App.
5. Can you guarantee my child will pass?
No, and nobody can honestly promise that. What we can promise is a clear work plan, marked work with feedback, and that you can see how your child is doing at any point in the year.
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Practical advice for parents supporting a learner at home, by email.