Teneo offers all the benefits of a premium private school education with all the advantages of online learning. Ready to make the switch? Building resilience during the transition is key to helping your child adapt, stay motivated, and thrive on their online schooling journey. 

With the right strategies, this change can become a positive and empowering experience for the whole family.

1. Create a routine

Maintaining a structured routine is one of the biggest adjustments when moving to online schooling. Routines provide stability and a sense of control, especially during times of change. Help your child:

• Balance study and hobbies.

• Maintain consistent meal and bedtimes.

• Stick to a structured timetable to stay organised and focused. Teneo provides a tailored weekly timetable for each child, with clickable links to live and pre-recorded lessons.

Watch: How does online schooling work?

2. Set up a dedicated study area

A well-equipped study space is essential for online learning success. Ensure your child has a dedicated study space to attend classes and focus on their studies, free from distractions.

Encourage them to have everything they need, such as stationery, workbooks, lesson material, notebooks, etc., ready and available during class.

3. Make online learning click

Forget the one-size-fits-all approach; our lessons are designed to cater to individual learning styles and preferences. Make sure you find out how your child learns best and choose a school format that allows them to unlock their extraordinary. Whichever format you choose, lesson recordings are available 24/7, giving learners exclusive access to lesson content at any time. Encourage your child to pause and rewind whenever they need to.

Learn more: Choose from three school formats 

4. Encourage adaptability

Teneo’s online environment helps learners develop digital literacy, self-discipline, and tech skills, ensuring they are ready for the challenges and opportunities of the future. 

We integrate innovative technology into our online learning platform, offering real-time progress tracking and a wide range of digital resources, from games and quizzes to videos and podcasts. Adapting to change builds resilience and confidence. Teach your child to:

• View challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.

• Be open to trying new routines, tools, or methods for learning.

• Celebrate progress rather than perfection to stay motivated.

5. Build a growth mindset

Teneo gives every learner the chance to unlock their extraordinary. That’s why we award achievement-based badges, not just for academic excellence, but also for participation and attendance. Here’s how you can help motivate your child to engage and excel:

• Praise effort, not just results, to foster emotional intelligence.

• Celebrate milestones and reward progress.

• Help your child set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals.

6. Connect and collaborate

A common misconception about online schooling is that it’s an isolating experience. Learners at Teneo have countless opportunities to connect, collaborate, and socialise, just like those in traditional schools. Through our dynamic virtual classrooms, learners engage in interactive group activities, discussions, and projects that foster a sense of community. 

Take learning and interaction to the next level with over 40 extramural activities offered by our trusted partners. These activities are tailored to various interests, allowing learners to explore different hobbies and build friendships outside the classroom.

Discover more: Our extramurals

7. Foster open communication

Your involvement makes all the difference. You can track your child’s academic progress from your smartphone and easily access marks to pinpoint areas for improvement. With Teneo, you also have a direct line of communication with your child’s teachers for detailed feedback and real-time assistance. Remember to:

• Attend parent-teacher evenings to understand your child’s strengths and weaknesses.

• Encourage your child to seek support from their teachers when they need help.  

• Regularly check the Canvas Parent App to stay informed and connected. 

8. Make a mind shift

Transitioning to online schooling is a journey that requires patience, adaptability, and a positive mindset. When Veruska felt unhappy in the local high school, her mom, Linda van Wyk, knew they needed to make a change. Choosing Teneo turned out to be the best decision for her education and well-being. Linda says: “Whenever my child has a question, she gets a response almost immediately. The teachers are friendly, patient, and always willing to help. Veruska understands her lessons clearly and knows exactly what to do. She has already learned so much, and I can see how it's preparing her for the future". 

Linda believes that her daughter benefits from the Teneo online advantage, saying that “she’s already a step ahead” and that Veruska is happier, too! “It's such a relief to see her enjoying her studies. My advice to other parents? Make the mind shift and think outside the box. Make the shift to Teneo — it's an incredible school that opens doors to a brighter future”.

By focusing on building resilience, you can help your child navigate the change to online schooling with confidence. Make the switch to Teneo today! Click here to enrol for the 2025 academic year.