Teneo Online School Fees 2027: Monthly Fees by Grade, Exam Fees and Payment Options

Teneo Online School fees for 2027 run from R3,000 to R6,300 a month, depending on grade and learning format, paid in 12 instalments, with 5% off each child after the first. IEB Grade 12 learners also pay the IEB's examination fee: R16,000 in 2026.

If you're planning for 2027, you need more than a starting price. This guide sets out every Teneo Online School fee as currently published — by grade, by learning format and by year — along with the matric examination fees, the discounts, how payment works, what the fees don't include, and what a full year really costs. It also covers the dates that matter for families starting or continuing in 2027.

Teneo's school fees for 2027 are unchanged from 2026, at every grade and in every learning format. The one figure Teneo doesn't set is the matric examination fee, which is charged by the IEB or SACAI.

Teneo Online School teaches the national CAPS curriculum from Grade R to Grade 12. In Grades 10 to 12, learners write towards the National Senior Certificate through one of two Umalusi-accredited assessment bodies: the IEB or SACAI. Fees vary by grade, by learning format and, in Grades 10 to 12, by assessment body.

For the live calculator, see Teneo's online school fees.

Teneo Online School fees for 2027 at a glance

• Lowest monthly fee:

  R3,000 — recorded lessons, Grades 4 to 7

• Highest monthly fee:

  R6,300 — live lessons, Grade 12 (IEB)

• Payment:

  12 monthly instalments, or termly or annually, always in advance

• Sibling discount:

  5% off school fees for the second child and every child after

• IEB matric exam fee:

  R16,000, for seven subjects including the venue

• Grade 10 and 11 exam fees:

  none for the IEB; a nominal fee for SACAI

• Joining mid-year:

  fees are pro-rated for the rest of the year

• Finance:

  an education term loan of up to R500,000 is available to Teneo families

• Not included:

  textbooks, stationery, internet, a computer and backup power

How much is online school per month at Teneo?

Between R3,000 and R6,300 a month in 2027 — the same as in 2026. The fee depends on two things:

1. The grade. Fees rise through primary and high school.

2. The learning format:

• Live

  — real-time, teacher-led online lessons on a timetable

• Hybrid

  — a mix of live and recorded lessons

• Recorded

  — lessons on demand, available from Grade 4

In Grades 10 to 12, the assessment body also matters. The figures below for those grades are the IEB fees; SACAI fees are shown separately in the fees calculator.

Teneo fees by grade, 2027

All fees are monthly, paid in 12 instalments. Annual totals are the monthly fee multiplied by 12, before any discount.

Grade R (pre-primary)

• Live: R4,800 a month — R57,600 a year

• Hybrid: R3,800 a month — R45,600 a year

• Recorded: not offered

Grades 1, 2 and 3

• Live: R4,800 a month — R57,600 a year

• Hybrid: R3,800 a month — R45,600 a year

• Recorded: not offered

Grades 4, 5 and 6

• Live: R4,800 a month — R57,600 a year

• Hybrid: R3,800 a month — R45,600 a year

• Recorded: R3,000 a month — R36,000 a year

Grade 7

• Live: R4,800 a month — R57,600 a year

• Hybrid: R3,800 a month — R45,600 a year

• Recorded: R3,000 a month — R36,000 a year

Grade 8

• Live: R5,100 a month — R61,200 a year

• Hybrid: R4,100 a month — R49,200 a year

• Recorded: R3,200 a month — R38,400 a year

Grade 9

• Live: R5,300 a month — R63,600 a year

• Hybrid: R4,250 a month — R51,000 a year

• Recorded: R3,300 a month — R39,600 a year

Grade 10 (IEB)

• Live: R5,900 a month — R70,800 a year

• Hybrid: R4,800 a month — R57,600 a year

• Recorded: R3,800 a month — R45,600 a year

Grade 11 (IEB)

• Live: R6,100 a month — R73,200 a year

• Hybrid: R4,900 a month — R58,800 a year

• Recorded: R3,900 a month — R46,800 a year

Grade 12 (IEB)

• Live: R6,300 a month — R75,600 a year

• Hybrid: R5,000 a month — R60,000 a year

• Recorded: R4,000 a month — R48,000 a year

• Plus the IEB examination fee: R16,000

2027 fees, unchanged from the 2026 fees published on teneoschool.co.za.

See the grade pages for what each phase involves: pre-primary, primary school and high school.

How much does matric cost at Teneo?

Grade 12 at Teneo costs the monthly school fee plus the examination fee charged by the assessment body.

IEB Grade 12 examination fee: R16,000 in 2026. It covers seven subjects and the examination venue. The fee is set by the IEB, so confirm the 2027 amount when the IEB releases it. It covers seven subjects and the examination venue fee.

Grade 12 totals with the IEB in 2027, before discounts, using the 2026 IEB examination fee:

• Live:

  R75,600 in school fees + R16,000 = R91,600

• Hybrid:

  R60,000 + R16,000 = R76,000

• Recorded:

  R48,000 + R16,000 = R64,000

Who sets the exam fee? The assessment body, not Teneo. Teneo pays the fee directly to the IEB, and it's the same for every learner, whichever school they attend. When comparing schools, check whether a quoted price includes it.

Grades 10 and 11: the IEB charges no examination fee. SACAI charges a nominal fee for Grades 10 and 11, payable by the parent.

The 31 March deadline for matric exam fees

This is the single most important date in the matric year.

Under Teneo's fee policy, Grade 12 examination fees for the IEB or SACAI must be paid to Teneo by 31 March so that Teneo can register the learner with the assessment body in time.

If the fees aren't paid by the deadline, the learner won't be registered — and can't write the examinations that year.

Other points in the policy:

• Exam fees are non-refundable. They can include examination, registration, subject, venue and certificate courier fees.

• A further amount may be due later in the year, depending on final examination venue costs.

• Examination concessions — such as extra time — carry additional concession and administration fees.

• Final examinations are written in person. Where the assessment body asks Teneo to assign a venue, Teneo aims for one as close as reasonably possible to the learner's home in South Africa.

• Transport and accommodation to the examination venue are paid by the family.

Planning for 2027: the dates that matter

If your child starts in January 2027:

• Fees are billed from 1 January 2027, payable in advance — school fees are billed from the 1st of the month, including January, regardless of the learner's start date in that month

• The registration fee is paid with the first school fee

If your child is in the matric class of 2027:

• Grade 12 examination fees must be paid to Teneo by 31 March 2027 so the learner can be registered with the IEB or SACAI. Miss it, and the learner can't write that year's examinations.

• Budget for a possible top-up later in the year, depending on final examination venue costs

If you're thinking about changing learning format:

• The window is the first term of 2027. Format changes are requested by form, before the monthly cut-off.

If you're enrolling more than one child:

• The 5% sibling discount applies to the second and each later child enrolled at the same time

If you'd like to spread the cost:

• Teneo's education term loan offers up to R500,000 at a discounted fixed rate, over up to 84 months

Confirm your figure in the fees calculator before you commit, especially for Grades 10 to 12, where fees depend on the assessment body.

Does Teneo offer a sibling discount?

Yes — 5% off school fees for the second child and every child after the first. The first child pays the full fee.

How it's calculated: discounts apply per learner, to the net fee. If more than one discount applies, each is calculated on the fee after the previous discount.

Example — three children in Grade 5, hybrid lessons (R3,800 a month each):

• First child: R3,800

• Second child: R3,610

• Third child: R3,610

• Total: R11,020 a month, a saving of R380 a month, or R4,560 a year

Example — two children in Grade 8, hybrid lessons (R4,100 a month each):

• First child: R4,100

• Second child: R3,895

• Total: R7,995 a month

Teneo may also offer occasional promotional discounts for specific groups or periods.

How do Teneo's fee payments work?

Payment options:

• Monthly — 12 instalments a year

• Termly

• Annually

Key rules from the fee policy:

• Fees are payable in advance, before the 1st of the month for monthly or termly payments

• Fees are billed from the 1st of the month, including January, regardless of the learner's start date in that month

• A non-refundable registration fee is payable per learner, together with the first school fee payment

• Joining mid-year: fees are pro-rated for the remainder of the year, so you pay only the months remaining

Late payments: if an instalment is missed, Teneo can suspend access to its learning platform and charge interest, a late payment fee, a reinstatement fee and, where applicable, collection costs.

Read the full fee policies.

Can you finance online school fees?

Yes. Teneo families can apply for an education term loan of up to R500,000, at a discounted fixed interest rate, repayable over up to 84 months.

Before taking any loan, compare:

• The total amount repayable, not just the monthly instalment

• The interest rate and whether it's fixed

• How the loan fits alongside monthly school fees

What's not included in Teneo's fees?

Teneo's fee policy states that school fees don't include:

• Textbooks and stationery

• Internet connectivity

• Computer equipment

• Backup electrical power

What you'll need, and what it typically costs:

• Computer:

  a Windows or Apple computer from 2021 or newer. A laptop is the practical choice, because its battery covers power cuts. If you need to buy one, budget roughly R8,000 to R10,000.

• Connection:

  at least 20 Mbps. Entry-level uncapped fibre packages, which comfortably exceed this, start at around R450 to R600 a month.

• Backup power:

  four hours. The laptop battery usually covers itself; a mini-UPS for the router, from around R600 to R1,200, keeps the Wi-Fi running for four to six hours.

Equipment and connection prices are typical South African retail ranges in 2026, not Teneo fees.

Textbooks: most subject content is on Teneo's learning platform, but some subjects need textbooks. Families receive textbook and stationery lists after enrolment.

What a full year at Teneo costs: worked examples

Grade 5, recorded lessons

• School fees: R36,000

• Connection: about R5,400 to R7,200

• Router backup: about R600 to R1,200, once

• About R42,000 to R44,400 a year

  , plus registration, textbooks and stationery

Grade 9, hybrid lessons

• School fees: R51,000

• Connection: about R5,400 to R7,200

• Router backup: about R600 to R1,200, once

• About R57,000 to R59,400 a year

  , plus registration, textbooks and stationery

Grade 12, live lessons, IEB

• School fees: R75,600

• IEB examination fee: R16,000 (2026 figure)

• Connection: about R5,400 to R7,200

• Router backup: about R600 to R1,200, once

• About R97,600 to R100,000 a year

  , plus registration, textbooks and stationery

Add R8,000 to R10,000 once if you need to buy a computer.

Can you change learning format, and what happens to the fee?

Yes, during the first term of the school year. Parents can request a format change for the rest of the year by submitting the required form before the monthly cut-off date. Depending on the change, it takes effect in the same month or a later one, and the fee changes with it.

Choosing a format on cost alone is a risk. Recorded lessons cost least, but suit only learners who manage their own time well. The right format is the one your child will actually thrive in.

How do you cancel or leave Teneo?

Enrolment is ended by submitting a Termination of Enrolment form.

• Submitted before the monthly cut-off:

  enrolment ends at the month end specified on the form

• Submitted after the cut-off:

  the earliest end date is the end of the following month

• Fees are payable in full

  until the termination takes effect

Is online school cheaper than a private school?

Usually, yes. South African private day schools commonly charge around R70,000 to R160,000 a year at mid-tier, before uniforms, transport and extramurals. Online school removes the uniform and the daily commute.

Than a public school, no. Public school fees range from nothing to roughly R18,000 a year, and former Model C schools from about R35,000 to R75,000. Online school is a private-school decision, made on fit as much as price.

How to compare online school fees properly

A lower monthly fee isn't always a cheaper year. Compare like for like:

• Teaching: teacher-led lessons, or materials only?

• Assessment: set and marked by qualified teachers?

• Exam fees: included in the quote, or extra?

• Accreditation: registered with SACAI or the IEB, so learners write the National Senior Certificate? See

  Teneo's accreditation.

• Support: can learners message teachers and get help when they fall behind?

• The full year: registration, textbooks and equipment, not only tuition

How to enrol and pay your first fees

1. Use the fees calculator to confirm the fee for your child's grade, format and, in Grades 10 to 12, assessment body

2. Sign up on the enrolment portal

3. Pay the first month's school fee plus the registration fee

4. Upload documents — ID or passport for parent and learner, and the latest school report

Enrolment takes under five minutes, year-round. See the enrolment guide, or speak to the Teneo team about fees for your family.

Frequently asked questions about Teneo fees

What are Teneo Online School's 2027 fees? R3,000 to R6,300 a month, depending on grade and learning format — unchanged from 2026. The lowest fee is R3,000 for recorded lessons in Grades 4 to 7; the highest is R6,300 for live Grade 12 lessons (IEB).

How much does Teneo Online School cost per month? In 2027, between R3,000 and R6,300 a month, depending on grade and learning format, paid in 12 instalments.

What is the cheapest option at Teneo? Recorded lessons in Grades 4 to 7, at R3,000 a month — R36,000 a year.

How much is Grade 12 at Teneo? For the IEB, R6,300 a month for live lessons, R5,000 for hybrid and R4,000 for recorded, plus the R16,000 IEB examination fee.

How much is the IEB matric exam fee? R16,000 in 2026, covering seven subjects and the examination venue. Teneo pays it directly to the IEB, and it's the same for every IEB learner.

When do matric exam fees have to be paid? To Teneo by 31 March of the matric year. If they aren't paid by then, the learner can't be registered for that year's examinations.

Are there exam fees in Grades 10 and 11? Not for the IEB. SACAI charges a nominal fee for Grades 10 and 11.

Does Teneo offer a sibling discount? Yes — 5% off school fees for the second child and each child after.

Can I pay Teneo fees monthly? Yes. Fees can be paid monthly in 12 instalments, termly or annually, always in advance.

Is there a registration fee? Yes — a non-refundable registration fee per learner, payable with the first school fee payment.

What if my child joins mid-year? Fees are pro-rated for the rest of the year. Billing starts from the 1st of the month in which your child starts.

Do Teneo fees include textbooks and a laptop? No. Fees exclude textbooks, stationery, internet, computer equipment and backup power.

Can I get a loan for online school fees? Teneo families can apply for an education term loan of up to R500,000 at a discounted fixed interest rate, over up to 84 months.

Can I change from live to recorded lessons? Yes, during the first term of the school year, by submitting a format change form before the monthly cut-off.

How do I cancel my child's enrolment? Submit a Termination of Enrolment form. Before the monthly cut-off, it takes effect at the month end you specify; after it, at the end of the following month. Fees are due until then.

Teneo school fees for 2027 are unchanged from 2026. Fees and policies as published on teneoschool.co.za, 30 October 2026. Confirm your fee in the fees calculator before enrolling.