Program Overview
Introduction to the UCT Online High School
The UCT Online High School is an ecosystem designed to enable access to affordable, high-quality, online learning opportunities for learners from all socioeconomic backgrounds. This initiative is a result of the partnership between the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Valenture Institute, aiming to close the secondary education inequality gap and unleash the potential of Africa's children.
Program Offerings
The UCT Online High School comprises three distinct offerings:
- South African National Senior Certificate (CAPS) Curriculum
- Adult Matric Preparation Programme
- Free Curriculum (SA National Senior Curriculum, CAPS aligned)
Scholarship and Bursary Programme
The Learning Liberated Scholarship & Bursary Programme for 2025 is available, which is aligned with the SA National Senior Curriculum and CAPS.
Partnership with Valenture Institute
The Valenture Institute is a leading global ed-tech company founded in 2019, with the mission of creating aspirational learning opportunities for high school learners. The institute brings expertise in learning design, robust technology, sophisticated analytics, and excellent support services to enable partner schools to make a significant impact.
Staff Discounts
UCT offers discounted tuition rates to a broad spectrum of staff employed by the university.
Program Details
The UCT Online High School is committed to solving the key challenges of the continent, as affirmed by UCT's Vision 2030. The program is designed to provide high-quality, online learning opportunities for learners from all socioeconomic backgrounds, enabling them to access affordable education and unleash their potential.