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Cambricollege are proud to be authorised providers of GCSE Pod, an award winning online International GCSE learning program. Cambricollege is a self study package with full support, and will assist students aiming for a foreign high school exit.

• Cambricollege is designed to prepare students for their international British exams.
• In addition to the 16 International GCSE subjects, the program contains 14 supplementary subjects  which can be used as a pre GED prep program.
• The content is currently offered in over 40 countries and has been produced for mobile devices, tablets and PCs. A very useful phone app is available, with learning pods to listen to while on the go.
• There are more than 6500 learning videos, each 3-5 minutes long, built like mini lessons. Assignments and Quizzes are available in most subjects to test the knowledge of the student.
• The questions are multiple choice and are marked instantly. After the Assignments is marked, a boost playlist is assigned to the student, highlighting their weak areas. Workbooks in some subjects are available to download.
• All 30 subjects are included in the annual enrollment fee. Registrations are open throughout the year and expire 12 months after you have paid.  If you need more time after your subscription ends you can enroll again to continue from where you left off.  See Curriculum
• Students can work at their own pace with a flexible schedule, or from a structured weekly schedule, set for them by their tutor or parent. Extra tutoring by a qualified teacher is available via Zoom bundles, if needed.
• The program is continually updated with current material. Progress reports, specific assignments and extra work can be set by our local team of tutors.
• Lessons are downloadable for enrolled students to view off line.
• Students can join a very useful WhatsApp group where they can interact with other students and tutors.  Student Enrollment Form
• Free trial to the program is available for 5 days.
• Exam information and subject guidance for International GCSE exams is included as part of the enrollment fee. Personal Zoom meetings are available for parents and students needing any extra help by our Cambricollege expert.

The program is designed for younger students aged 14-15 and covers a syllabus for students studying for their International GCSE exams and who will eventually complete Grade 12 with their AS levels, or alternatively with Pass GED Academy.

For full information please click here.

International GCSE Students

Students who wish to pursue a university education can complete the program and write the International GCSE exams in South Africa or anywhere in the world. They can move onto their AS levels, and work towards a university exemption in South Africa or anywhere in the world. Content for pre International GCSE and post GCSE is a new addition and also included in the program for the same enrollment fee of R6000.( Incl VAT)

Adults can also enroll  if they wish to work towards their International GCSE levels. There are no age restrictions.

Exams are hosted at various venues around South Africa. Enrolled students are given an exam pack which helps them choose the correct subjects and find an exam centre near them. Exam fees are not included in the enrollment fee.

Students aiming to complete a GED®

Students that wish to complete their Grade 12 with Pass GED Academy but are under 16 years of age can also use the program as a filler and study online until they are ready to enroll for the GED® program. We support all students aiming for both AS levels or GED® .

Tutoring Centres

The program can be incorporated into tutoring schools as an  online curriculum for students aged 14-15.

Please fill out this form if you wish to enroll as a tutoring centre.

Students can enroll all year round and no prior grades are required, but we do recommend the student is aged 14-15 or approximately about to start Grade 9. Enrollment Form.

If you would like a 5 day Free Trial please go to this link.

Students have instant access to all 30 subjects once enrolled.  See Curriculum.  A blended approach of using text books and the video content is recommended for students studying for the International GCSE exam. Students studying the program for pre GED do not require text books at all.

Enrolled students receive a Study Guide with Assignments on most topics of the subjects they have chosen. These consist of  multiple choice questions and quizzes to check the knowledge of the student. Feedback is automatic and marks are displayed on the program for a tutor or parent to refer to. This makes it very easy to find exactly which area or lesson the student needs to improve on. Revision is automatically assigned to the student by means of boost playlists. To see a breakdown of the Assignments go to Curriculum.

All students of Cambricollege qualify for access to  our online content platform called Snapplify

The platform also hosts a wonderful free digital library and other free resources for our students to use from classic fiction, Shakespeare plays and poetry, to biographies, past exam papers and study guides. Digital text books can be purchased here as well.

The price is based on an annual fee of R6 000 per student including VAT. (Registrations are open throughout the year and expire 12 months after you have paid.) This will enable the student to log into the program every day and complete the work assigned to them from the schedule set up by their parent or tutor.

Click the Student Enrollment Form to Enroll.

For Free Trial email click here.

• Full support is available to our students by phone or email from our team of helpful tutors who are able to issue progress reports and homework assignments. Extra tutoring by a qualified tutor can be purchased via Zoom bundles if needed.
• The program can be used at a local tutoring centre where local teachers can assist students with extra help.

Here is a full list of the 16 International GCSE subjects. We suggest you choose your subjects according to the USAf guidelines if you wish to do the AS levels after the International GCSE exams.( Please email us for guidelines on how many subjects to choose) See the Curriculum which lists all the subjects available. ( all subjects are Extended and not Core)

• Maths
• English Literature *
• English Language
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Combined Science
• Co-ordinated Science
• Geography
• History
• ICT
• Computer Science
• French
• Spanish
• German
• Business

Afrikaans can be taken as a second language but you would need to use text books to study for it.

Email us at info@cambricollege.co.za for USAf requirements if you are following the International GCSE or Cambridge route and wish to obtain a complete exemption.

*English Literature is a recognised subject but does not count towards exemption requirements.

In addition to the International GCSE exam subjects, there are 14 other  supplementary subjects non exam related that can be taken to provide a well rounded education for Grades 9-10, or to be used as a pre GED online program. This wide variety is particularly useful for our younger students who need to broaden their knowledge in a variety of subjects before choosing a career path.

• Texts for Drama
• Music theory
• Design and Technology
• Food preparation
• Music
• Health and Fitness
• Physical Education
• Study Smart
• Health and Fitness
• Achieve Maths ( foundation level)
• Achieve English (foundation level)
• Religious Studies
• Keeping Fit and Healthy
• Creative iMedia