TEFL – the use of technology may be one of the latest trends for 2022
While many travel restrictions were lifted in 2021, hiring levels for English teachers internationally remain well below pre-pandemic levels.
World Autism Awareness Day celebrates people who are different but not less
An early diagnosis, awareness and acceptance of the condition should be top priorities for a progressive society this World Autism Awareness Day.
These are South Africa’s most employable skills currently
Being a multi-skilled professional in the workplace seems even better when you are able to match the current in-demand skills the working world is after.
How to check if an internship is the real deal
Internships are of great value when it comes to gaining experience and insight into the workflow of an industry, and you are most likely to get hired.
Here’s how to get back to work life after a career break
The pandemic revealed, among most, a need for change and has caused many to pause, rethink and rediscover their careers and roles.
Volkswagen set to empower female learners through life skills and sport
Volkswagen has set out to empower more than 1 800 high school girls through sport and life skills education in Alexandra.
Young graduates, this is how emotions can affect your productivity
As a young graduate in the workplace, your emotional intelligence is a critical skill and can be a competitive advantage in the workplace, if in the right balance.
Okay, so you’ve passed matric but now what?
This week’s release of matric 2021 results will be a cause for celebration but the reality is that many matriculants are unsure of what to do next.
Helpful numbers to call if you’re feeling anxious or disappointed with your matric results
Here are some helpful and important numbers to keep at hand if you are feeling disappointed and anxious about your matric results.
Redhill School celebrates 100% bachelor’s pass and over 190 distinctions
Gauteng-based Redhill School has achieved a 100% matric bachelor's degree pass rate, with 13% of learners receiving a full house of distinctions, while 86% of learners received at least one distinction.
Congratulations matric class of 2021, take a bow!
Our matric class of 2021, South Africans celebrate you and your achievements, big and small, and despite it not being easy and under “normal” circumstances – you did it.
Private religious schools head to court over pupil wearing isiphandla
A Gauteng private Christian school is heading to court after refusing to allow an isiZulu-speaking pupil to attend school wearing an isiphandla.
A boost for skills development in the chemical sector
A long-standing partnership between the Chieta and Sapref has delivered strong skills development programmes to the sector
Big events that shook the 2021 school academic year
For the education sector, there were moments of eish, jislaaik, and how did that happen? Here are some events that shook South Africans for 2021.
Win a culinary experience and bursary with KOO
Culinary show “Colour Your Plate with KOO” is looking for Mzansi’s next top rising chef, and you could win one of four all-inclusive bursaries.
SA pupils invited to showcase their critical thinking at global essay competition
High school pupils, aged between 13 and 18, who have a passion for writing on a global stage, can now register for the Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition.
In-school nutrition key to South Africa’s alarming learner dropout rate
The pandemic has also severely affected pupils, as research reveals that half a million more children than expected have dropped out of school since the pandemic.
The benefits of early tertiary registration
Have you ever felt a sense of relief having completed an important task in the nick of time – well that’s how early registration for university feels like.
Load shedding and exams: Here are 6 tips to help you study effectively
For more than a decade, load shedding has become a sad reality for South Africans, especially now during a pandemic and amid final school examinations.
Five study tips for final exam prep
With sporadic school closures owing to the pandemic, children have had limited time inside the classroom. Here are five exam tips and advice from Optimi Classroom.
SA pupils ignite World Space Week with rocket launch
World Space Week, celebrated internationally from October 4-10, saw hundreds of South African pupils participate and engage in the I-Innovate programme.
Bursaries that are still open for applications
Higher education funding is a crisis leaving many in debt, here is an opportunity to get bursary to pay your academic costs.
After School campaign helps vulnerable children recover from the pandemic
A trio of goodwill organisations join hands to help children affected by the pandemic.
Senior Certificate exam registrations open for 2022
Registration is now open for those qualifying to write their 2022 Senior Certificate (SC) examination and will be written between May and June 2022.
Parents, stop over-sharing about your child on the internet
The internet is a wonderful platform if used correctly, but it can also be the devil’s playground for criminals.