What to expect
Our school day follows a timetable of live classes and pre-recorded lessons,
taught by our qualified teachers, with the same academic
integrity across all formats.
A glimpse into
a typical school day
Classwork
All lesson content is of the highest quality, set and taught by our expert teachers based on
the chosen curriculum and relevant grade. Every lesson is recorded and available to
rewatch, any time.
Accessing classes and lessons
Getting into live classes and watching lesson recordings is really easy. All it takes is a single sign in to our learning platform, and clicking the link in your calendar. Now you’re in class and/or watching lessons, and have all classwork and learning content at your fingertips.
Learning content
Learning content is interactive and multimodal - with text, video and virtual content - making learning self-paced and fun. Sometimes there may be homework, usually in the form of a quiz or task at the end of some content modules. All lesson content that has been completed can be viewed via the Parent App.
How to access learning content
You’ll find all your learning content on our learning platform and you can access it any time. Simply sign in with your details, go to your subjects and select the learning content for that day’s lessons.
Participating in
classes
Showing up for every class or lesson recording is one thing, but actively engaging in discussions is where the magic happens. Our expert teachers encourage participation in virtual classes and when watching recordings by reaching out to teachers and asking questions.
Learning in a safe environment
Whether in a virtual class or watching a live lesson recording, know that your child is always learning in a safe, supervised space.
Did you know?
If your child misses class, loses focus during a lesson or wants to revise lesson content in preparation for examinations, they have access to lesson recordings which they can watch any time.Daily lesson schedule for learners
Whichever school format you choose, you’ll be taught by expert teachers and geared to get better results in a way that works for you. Every format provides lesson recordings to rewatch any time, a fixed timetable for assessments, tests and exams and 24/7 access to learning platform and Parent App.
Want the interaction of an online classroom setting and a full school day of scheduled live lessons? Prefer a mix of some live online classes during school hours, and pre-recorded lessons that make up the rest of the day’s coursework? Prefer to learn from only pre-recorded lessons?
Homework
Sometimes there may be homework, usually in the form of a quiz or task at the end of some content modules. The quiz or task within the lesson content for that subject and will be completed online on the learning platform. All lesson content that has been completed can also be viewed via the Parent app.
Assessments and examinations
All learners from Grade 4 to matric write assessments and examinations. These are set and marked by our teachers according to the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). Matric final examinations are written with an accredited examination board (SACAI or IEB).
How assessments work
Assessment dates can be viewed in your calendar and are written or recorded on video (practicals), and submitted via our learning platform. There are no additional costs – assessments are included in the school fees.
Types of
assessments
There are specific tasks, projects, assignments, and orals that need to be completed and submitted as online responses, pdf uploads or videos.
Then there are assessments that happen at a certain date and time. These are invigilated online and need to be completed and submitted via a timed quiz on our learning platform.
Assessment feedback
You’ll get feedback from your teachers on how your child has done, via our learning platform. You’ll also get access to data that lets you track your child’s performance on their learning journey.
Good to know
Our smart invigilation software is linked to our learning platform and ensures academic integrity during assessments and examinations.How examinations work
Examinations work like our assessments. Dates can be viewed in your calendar, and when it’s time to write an examination, you follow the link and complete it via our learning platform. It’s that simple! And, if anything goes wrong, support is just a click away.
Practical examinations
When it comes to practicals, learners record themselves and upload their videos onto the learning platform. Your teacher will guide your child through the process, ensuring they can give practicals their best shot!
Matric final examinations
Matric finals are a little different. Learners in Grade 12 write their examinations with either SACAI or the IEB, in-person and at an external venue closest to where they stay. A once-off fee needs to be paid to the relevant examining body. E.g. for SACAI Grade 12, this is R13500 - R14,500 (for 7 subjects,including examination venue fees).
Good to know
Grade 12 SACAI and IEB learners matriculate with a National Senior Certificate issued by Umalusi Council if they meet all requirements.
Project-based learning and collaboration
Learning online and in the comfort from home doesn’t mean you have to learn in isolation and be disconnected from teachers and peers. We encourage and facilitate interaction and collaboration between learners during the school day and after class.
Class interaction
Worried about your child not interacting with other learners? Don’t be. Interaction happens on so many levels – whether it’s engaging with learners in class or collaborating on tasks and on project-based work.
Peer-to-peer collaboration
Your child will get to learn and collaborate with their peers on exciting projects, with group tasks and in workshops, ensuring they get regular interaction and helping them build their communication, co-creation and leadership skills.
Social connect classes
Our social connect classes bring learners in the same grade together in a virtual class to interact, explore topical discussions and play group games. These classes happen at least once a week, for all school formats, and are hosted by a teacher. It’s a great way for recorded format leaners to get some face time!
What our learners say
Friendly, helpful staff and teachers
Friendly, helpful staff and teachers. Incredibly happy with Teneo Education! Thank you to every employee of Teneo for your quick response and great effort to always help!
Magda, parent
Marzel Harris gave excellent service
Marzel Harris gave excellent service. Fast response and very helpful and friendly.
Angeline, parent
I have a grade 7 and grade 4 child in Teneo online school
I have a grade 7 and grade 4 child in Teneo online school. They are the best online school ever. The way they teach my children and how computer literate they are is amazing. The teachers are very helpful. They will stay in Teneo until they go to university. Thank you Teneo for all your good work.
Alet Fraser, parent
I had an issue with the Canvas Parent App
I submitted a support ticket, and within the hour, Marzel Harris resolved my issue quickly. I’m very impressed with this level of care and assistance from Teneo Support.
Pale, parent
They are very helpful
They are very helpful.
Marion Koegelenberg, parent
