The fact that Chinese parents invest heavily in their children’s education -– and the learners themselves are driven to achieve — contributes to their facility for maths
Privatisation stands to deepen inequalities. But some experts say collaboration between business and government can work in everyone’s interest
Beset by political instability, the region is also the canary in the climate change coal mine
The rise in the number of Covid-19 cases resulted in school closures but mixed messages resulted and delayed gazetting of decisions caused confusion
These schools, to varying degrees, have an intense attachment to the values of authority and obedience — it is an attachment which numbs critical thought
It is unrealistic to expect vulnerable people to ensure that nearby schools aren’t vandalised or robbed
Two independent schools in Soweto remove the need for a long commute to a
high-quality education
Low cost private schools were described as being high quality, with harder-working teachers. Public schools were described as corrupt.
The Constitution rules against discrimination and for the protection of children at all schools
Independent schools do not have a duty to provide a basic education as provided for in the Constitution. Or do they?
The sector has a pivotal role to play in meeting the work demands of a rapidly changing world.
The rapidly expanding middle class wants a better education for their children.
The reasons behind the hikes are rising costs and the need to maintain buildings and standards
If the eThekwini municipality has its way, 18 independent schools in its jurisdiction will have to increase their fees.
The high fees of the country’s most expensive schools are not the end of it – parents have to cough up all sorts of extra levies.
Their numbers are increasing rapidly and some people are even registering their unborn children at what are perceived to be the best schools.
A teachers’ union says independent schools are helping the government shirk its commitments.
New research shows that these private institutions fulfil a vital role in SA’s education system.
A weekly series of articles written by pupils who want to contribute to the debate about South Africa’s education system.
Impact investing by the private sector and the state is providing affordable, quality education.
Private schools foster gender bias, says an international report, despite SA studies revealing that there are more girls than boys in private schools.
Good-quality state education is a basic right enshrined in the Constitution.
The names of 14 independent schools have been handed to police as part of a probe into possible abuse of government subsidies, says an official.
Capitalism and education do not mix: privatising all of South Africa’s schools would only deepen the crisis, writes <b>Andrew Verrijdt</b>.
Does religion make a difference to the quality of education: Some heads of school give their views.
No simple answer to the single sex vs co-ed question.
How do you know if the independent school you’re hoping to send your child to is worth the dent in your pocket? This checklist might help.
Independent education fills the gaps.
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/ 18 January 2011
The number of pupils attending private schools increased by 50% between 2000 and 2009, a study released by the SA Institute of Relations shows.
The release of matric results for candidates who wrote the IEB exam has led to inevitable comparisons between public and private schools.
Poor pupils already benefit from quality education at former whites-only schools.
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/ 16 September 2010
Isasa believes Cosatu’s proposal to do away with private schools is based on misconceptions about the private-school sector.