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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. For full information please click here.

• 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.
• 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 12 000 learning videos, each 3-5 minutes long, built like mini lessons. Quizzes are available to test if the student has understood the video.
• All 30 subjects are included in the annual enrollment fee.
• 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.
• 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 advise on exam information.
• The program is continually updated with current material.
• Students can join a very useful WhatsApp and Facebook group where they can interact with other students and tutors.
• The program can be used at a local tutoring centre where local teachers can assist students with extra help.
• 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.
• Free trial to the program is available for 5 days.
• Student Enrollment Form

Key Stage 3

We offer KS3 syllabus for younger students working towards their International GCSE studies. Students can begin in approximately Grade 8/9. English, Maths, History, Geography, Science and soon to be Computing  are offered at this stage in KS3

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.

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.

If students would like other options for online homeschooling from Grade 4, please see our sister sites My Online Schooling and Pass GED Academy.

What about AS levels?

We support and help our students that graduate with their International GCSE exams for the AS levels at no charge. Our International GCSE graduates are in a better position to study for their AS levels with text book support after the grounding of Cambricollege. Free support is offered as far as textbooks, exam dates and qualified AS tutors are available to use on purchased Zoom bundles if necessary.

Tutoring Centres

The program can be incorporated into tutoring schools as an  online curriculum for students aged 13-15.

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.

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 have instant access to all 30 subjects once enrolled.  A blended approach of using text books and the video content is recommended for students studying for the International GCSE exam. No text books are required for KS3 level.

Enrollment Form.

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

The price is based on an annual fee of R6 500 per student. (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.

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.

Here is a list of KS3 subjects.

• English
• History
• Maths
• Science
• Geography
• Computing
• Getting Ready for KS4
• Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar

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. 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