The academics. Online.
International qualifications at the right pace.
International GCSEs and A-Levels. Live or recorded lessons. Subject specialists, one-to-one support and a success coach who sees the whole picture.
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Which online school is right for your child?
The main providers solve different problems. Here is how their models actually differ, including where iHubs is not the right answer.
- Facts checked 22 September 2026
- Sources linked
- Fee bases differ by school
R150From, to try a hub club
R52kAnnual school fee, hub included
69Online modules beyond the syllabus
The iHubs model
Keep the flexibility without losing the rest of childhood.
The online school handles the academics. The local hub brings back the practical work, activities and familiar faces a screen cannot give.
The rest of the week. In person.
A real place for the things a screen cannot give.
Robotics, VR, art, digital creativity, Adulting 101 and time with the same faces every week. The curriculum stays online; the hub is for everything else.
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Shortlist the model that solves your family's actual problem.
Compare the qualification, pacing, support and in-person offer—not just the brand. The table uses each provider's published information and compares every qualification on its own terms.
| Compare | iHubs | CambriLearn | Wingu Academy | Koa Academy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-person element | Weekly hub clubs, included | None published as a standard part of the school | Smart School campuses in Centurion and Bergvliet | Optional events, excluded from fees |
| Can the in-person part be joined alone? | Yes, from R150 a session | Not applicable | Campus is a separate schooling option | Events are not a standalone product |
| What happens in person? | Clubs, activities and personal development; curriculum stays online | Not applicable | In-person teaching and learning support | Occasional social events |
| Curriculum | Pearson Edexcel International | Six pathways including British, CAPS, Edexcel, IEB and US K-12 | British international and South African routes | IEB |
| Qualification | International GCSEs and A-Levels | Depends on the selected route | Depends on the selected route | National Senior Certificate |
| Pacing | Self-paced and mastery based | Live timetabled lessons with recordings | Structured timetable with recordings | Daily small-group pod sessions plus independent work |
| Whole-student support | Success coach included | Support depends on package | Mentor and coaching structures | Pod teacher and weekly target tracking |
| Beyond the syllabus | 42 future technology and 27 mindset modules | Varies by route | Social clubs and future-focused curriculum | Demo days and online social events |
| Published fees | Yes | Yes, priced by subject and support tier | Fee schedule available by route | Yes |
What a year costs
Compare the qualification before the number.
The cleanest available 2026 figures still cover different subject loads, qualifications and support levels.
| Option | Published 2026 amount | In person included? |
|---|---|---|
| iHubs clubs only | From R150 a session | Yes. It is the whole product. |
| iHubs school plus hub | R52,000, every route | Yes. Four weekly hub sessions. |
| Koa Grades 10 to 12 | R55,746 annual payment plus R795 enrolment | No. Optional events are excluded. |
| CambriLearn International GCSE | R58,715 to R115,871 for six subjects | In-person element: none published. |
| Wingu | Varies by route. Check the current fee schedule. | Campus is a separate schooling option. |
Read this before comparing the numbers
These are not like-for-like. Koa is an IEB route. CambriLearn offers several curricula and prices by subject and support tier. iHubs is international only. Examination entry fees are separate for the iHubs route. Prices move, so confirm the final written amount with each provider.
Who each option suits
Rule options in—or out—before you book a call.
iHubs is right if
You want self-paced international academics and, near Hermanus or Port Elizabeth, a consistent place for clubs and people. You are comfortable with the matriculation-exemption step for South African university.
Wingu is right if
You are near Centurion or Cape Town's southern suburbs and want in-person teaching and learning support, rather than in-person clubs separated from the academics.
Compare iHubs and WinguCambriLearn is right if
You want a wide choice of curricula and the ability to choose a support tier by subject. An in-person weekly element is not your priority.
Compare iHubs and CambriLearnKoa is right if
You want an IEB National Senior Certificate with daily small-group pod sessions and do not need an in-person element included.
A traditional school is right if
Your child is happy in a classroom, keeping up and has the friendships they need. Online school solves a problem. If you do not have that problem, do not buy the solution.
Start with a conversation
Still weighing it up?
Twenty minutes with the person who runs your local hub, and a straight answer on whether iHubs fits.