Regenesys Online School is preparing to welcome its first learners in January 2027, offering South African families another option for secondary education.
Based in Sandton, Johannesburg, the new school has already registered more than 100 learners. It will offer Cambridge International and South Africa’s Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) pathways.
The launch brought together representatives from education, government and the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Discussions focused on how online schooling could widen access to education and support learners across the region.
For parents, the launch introduces a fully online secondary school with structured lessons, teacher support and access to academic progress information.
Regenesys Online School Offers Cambridge and CAPS Pathways
Regenesys Online School will cater for secondary learners through two recognised curriculum pathways.
The Cambridge route covers Lower Secondary, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level qualifications.
These qualifications provide an internationally recognised academic pathway for students considering university education in South Africa or overseas.
Meanwhile, the CAPS pathway follows South Africa’s national curriculum. It leads to qualifications including the National Senior Certificate (NSC).
The two pathways offer different academic routes, allowing families to consider their children’s educational goals and future study plans.
Amy Newsome, school territory manager for Southern Africa at Cambridge, said the school is among only three fully approved Cambridge online schools in Southern Africa. Newsome noted,
“Sub-Saharan Africa has 600 Cambridge schools and now with Regenesys, this is only the third fully-approved online school. The approval gives the school access to Cambridge syllabi, curricula, teaching support and regional teams as it prepares to offer international and South African qualification pathways to learners across Africa and beyond.”
How the Fully Online School Will Support Students
Regenesys Online School is designed to provide structured education rather than independent access to digital learning materials.
According to the school, its model combines live, teacher-led lessons with a planned timetable and ongoing academic oversight.
Students will also receive personalised learning support. Furthermore, recorded lessons will be available for revision.
Parents will have access to information about their children’s attendance and academic progress. This provides families with greater visibility of learning activities, even when students study remotely.
Thami Xango, CEO of Regenesys Online School, outlined three commitments underpinning the school’s approach. Xango noted,
“These are – live lessons, individual attention for every learner and visibility for parents into their children’s progress. The model seeks to distinguish structured online schooling from platforms that primarily provide digital learning material for independent study. Learners will follow a timetable, attend classes and receive ongoing academic support while learning remotely.”
This structure aims to provide students with regular interaction and academic guidance. It also gives parents a clearer role in monitoring their children’s education.
Online Learning Does Not Change National Examination Requirements
The launch also addressed an important consideration for families choosing online schooling. Studying remotely does not remove the academic and assessment requirements attached to national qualifications.
Chipo Chibaya, head of liaison and certification at the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute, highlighted the importance of maintaining curriculum and examination standards. He stated,
“Curriculum coverage, assessment and examination requirements remain applicable regardless of the learning environment.”
This means students following the CAPS pathway must still meet the relevant curriculum, assessment and examination requirements.
For parents, understanding these requirements is essential when comparing online and traditional schooling options.
Regenesys Places Emphasis on Personal Development and Digital Safety
Beyond academic qualifications, Regenesys Education says its approach will also focus on students’ personal development.
Founder and chairman Dr Marko Saravanja said the school’s ambitions extend beyond academic performance. These include developing emotional and spiritual intelligence, compassion, humility and a sense of purpose.
He also highlighted the importance of preparing learners to navigate digital environments responsibly. Saravanja said,
“Learners also need guidance, consistent routines and the skills to navigate digital environments safely.”
The discussion recognised that access to devices and internet connectivity alone cannot guarantee successful online education.
Students also need consistent routines, adult guidance and opportunities to develop responsible digital habits.
What Regenesys Online School Means for South African Families
Regenesys Online School will begin classes in January 2027, giving families another option for secondary education.
Its Cambridge and CAPS pathways cater for different academic ambitions. Meanwhile, live teaching, individual support and parental access to progress information form the basis of its online model.
However, parents considering the school will need to examine practical factors. These include internet requirements, assessment arrangements, examination access and the level of individual academic support available.
The school’s ability to maintain meaningful teacher-student interaction will also be important.
As online schooling develops across Africa, Regenesys will provide another example of how schools are combining digital delivery with structured teaching and recognised qualifications.
