Online school & homeschooling
in South Africa
Every child.
Moving forward.
Teneo Online School is an accredited South African online school for Grades R to 12, with homeschooling from Grade 4 and matric through the IEB or SACAI. Every live and recorded lesson is taught by a qualified teacher; homeschooled learners follow Teneo’s content modules and can have every assessment set, marked and moderated
by its teachers.
You know your child.
See how school should work for them.
01ThandiweWants better marks
Wants better marks
“I want to see what I’m really capable of.”
The only school that has Better Results For Every Child®
Teneo Online School learners improve their marks by 12% in their first year and 25% by Year 4.
See how we improve their marks
02RohanNeeds a reason
Needs a reason
“Wait. My homework could help me start investing?”
The only school where doing the homework pays. Literally.
We pay cash into the learners’ Easy Equities investment account.
See how homework pays
03YusufReady to improve
Ready to improve
“I’m trying. I just need to know what I’m missing.”
The only school that sees every learning gap the moment it appears.
Every assessment, task, homework, test and exam helps us give him the right support.
See how we find the gaps
04KiaraThinking ahead
Thinking ahead
“How does this help me when I leave school?”
The only school where the future is part of the curriculum, not an extra.
AI literacy, money skills and real-world learning built into every year. School for life beyond the classroom.
See the school she’s imagining
The only school with real-time learning gap detection.
Spot learning gaps. Receive personalised academic support. Teacher, parent and learner collaboration.
The Smart School System™: A school that notices instantly.
And knows how to respond.
We spot the specific learning gap, start personalised academic support and keep checking understanding. Your child, their teacher and you stay connected.
- See the gap.
- Start the support.
- Build understanding.
- See the progress.
More than results.
Real learner success stories.
FINALISTEducational Establishment of the YearEducation Resources Awards 2027
FINALIST2026 TrendsetterThe EdTech Awards 2026
As featured in
Unparalleled educational experience.
The transition from a traditional private school setting to an online environment represented a significant decision. I am delighted to confirm that Teneo has, to date, provided an unparalleled educational experience.
Genuinely impressed
I am compelled to commend Teneo, I am genuinely impressed by the robust structure, professionalism, and unwavering dedication demonstrated by all the educators who have engaged with my children.
Great teachers & very supportive staff.
Great teachers, very supportive, & very supportive staff. We’ve been with TENEO since 2019 & are still very happy.
Tony KadamaMost Improved
We are incredibly proud of our daughter’s progress at Teneo School... She is now more confident in asking questions, seeking guidance when needed and discussing her progress with (her teachers). One of the biggest motivators for her has been seeing her steady improvement on the Teneo leaderboard, which has inspired her to work even harder.
I would highly recommend Teneo Education to any parent
The level of care, encouragement, and commitment shown by the entire Teneo team has made a significant difference in Samantha’s educational journey. I can confidently say that I would highly recommend Teneo Education to any parent looking for a supportive, high-quality learning environment for their child.
Great teachers & very supportive staff.
The level of care, encouragement, and commitment shown by the entire Teneo team has made a significant difference in Samantha’s educational journey. I can confidently say that I would highly recommend Teneo Education to any parent looking for a supportive, high-quality learning environment for their child.
Jessica NikesBest choice made
Best choice ever made to join Teneo. My child is much more calm and doing better academically. Less stress, less anxiety, less pressure etc. when compared to previous schools
Progress over time
Every kind of learner.
Progress that builds.
Chasing better academic performance. Finding their feet.
Learning differently. We spot the gaps, start the
support and help your child move forward.
Average marks improvement
From their starting point- 20,000+Learners educated since 2018
- 4,000+Matriculants
- Parents rate us excellent on
Hellopeter
Registered with the IEB and SACAI, both
accredited by Umalusi
Love school. Feel part of it.
Friendships. Interests. A place to belong.
Confidence. Friendships. A reason to join in. Give your child room to rediscover what they enjoy, in school and beyond it.
Connection + communityMore ways to find their people.
40+extramurals to explore
Make room for whatmakes them, them.
Clubs, shared interests and opportunities to connect help school feel bigger than a screen.
In-person opportunities depend on location and eligibility. The Hybrid Campus is for eligible learners in Grades 10 to 12.
Explore extramuralsThe future you’re choosing
Graduate with more than Matric.
AI literacy. Financial confidence. A head start on their future, while they’re still at school.
Think forward.AI School
Learn how
the future works.Build AI literacy and think critically about the tools shaping their world.
Make confident choices.Financial Fitness
Learn how
money works.Practise the habits behind earning, saving, spending and investing.
Start building. Keep going.Teneo Future Builder Fund
Their future deserves an early financial start.Connect learning progress with opportunities to earn rewards and build investment value.
Before you choose
Online school and homeschooling at Teneo, answered
How do online school and homeschooling work at Teneo?
Teneo learners choose one of five learning options. Three are online school, with every lesson taught by a qualified teacher: 100% Live Classes, 100% Recorded Classes or a Mix of Live and Recorded Classes. Two are homeschooling from Grade 4, built on scheduled content modules: Without Classes, with teacher-marked assessments and group tutorials, or Without Classes and Reports.
Compare the learning optionsWhich grades and subjects does Teneo teach?
Grade R to Grade 12, following CAPS, South Africa’s national curriculum, in English and, from Grade 4, in Afrikaans. In Grades 10 to 12, learners choose their electives from up to 14 subjects. Each grade’s subjects are listed on its own page, linked below.
Is Teneo an accredited online school?
Teneo is registered with the IEB (11489) and SACAI (99304), the independent exam boards through which its learners write the National Senior Certificate. Umalusi accredits both boards and issues the certificate.
Who teaches and assesses learners at Teneo?
Every live and recorded lesson is taught by a qualified teacher, whom learners in the class options can message directly. In every option except Without Classes and Reports, qualified teachers set, mark and moderate the assessments and each term ends with a promotion report. In the class options, the Smart School System™ also flags learning gaps as they appear.
What do online school and homeschooling cost?
In 2027, fees start at R800 a month and depend on the grade, the exam board and the learning option. A once-off registration fee is payable on enrolment; exam board fees apply in Grade 12 and, on SACAI, from Grade 10; the class options carry a 5% sibling discount.
Fees by grade and learning optionHow do I enrol my child at Teneo?
Apply online at any time of year in three steps: register on the enrolment portal, complete the enrolment and first payment, then upload ID documents and your child’s latest school report. Grade 12 enrolment closes earlier, on the exam boards’ cut-off dates.
What you need before you enrolGrade R to 12
Find your child’s grade
Each grade page sets out its subjects, learning options and 2027 fees.