Is homeschooling legal?

Is homeschooling legal?

Yes. Home education is a legally recognised alternative to formal education in South Africa. It was legalised in 1996 and Section 51 of the South African Schools Act states that parents have the option to register their child with the Head of Department of a Provincial Education Department should they wish to educate their child at home. Please refer to our page on Legal Considerations for a summary of the legal aspects surrounding home education.

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