Homeschool to smart school: Five ways Teneo School supports rural and travelling families
Has homeschooling been your go-to as a family that either lives rurally or is always on the move? Teaching your kids from home is no easy feat – and for many, it is often the only option. The good news: there have been tremendous shifts in schooling systems over the last five years alone. Today, there are dozens of options for families who can’t send their children to in-person schools – and Teneo School is one of them! We’ve combined the best of online learning and in-person schooling to create a solution that is perfect for rural or travelling families that need a reliable school platform – all you need is a reliable internet connection and a laptop. We take care of the rest!
How is Teneo different from online schooling or homeschooling?
At Teneo, we’ve created an award-winning online school using the one and only Smart School System™. Our learning platform is a reliable, academic platform that lets children learn from the comfort of their own home – while still connecting with their peers.
We have 170+ SACE-registered teachers who run classes and monitor your child’s progress for you, so the only thing you have to do is choose from one of our three learning formats, and keep in touch with teachers through our easy-to-use Canvas Parent App. It’s a solution for parents who want visibility, but can’t be hands-on all the time teaching their children.
Five ways Teneo works for rural families:
1. Location doesn’t matter!
Teneo connects with fully-qualified SACE-registered teachers and board-certified curriculums so your child can have the same quality of learning from anywhere in the country (or world!).
Without having to attend a single in-person class, your child can access schooling that open up their future education options globally. We’ve built Teneo so your child can succeed without long commutes, have the same quality of learning and even meet new friends – be it on the road or at home.
No matter what changes at home, Teneo School will always remain constant. So long as you have an internet connection and an adequate device to work on – your child is set!
2. Consistent, high-quality education without the need to homeschool
A downfall of homeschooling: it takes a lot of your time as a parent. Making sure your child understands lessons, completes their work and progresses at an adequate level is a lot of stress on your plate – all while you’re worrying about farm chores or travel plans.
That’s why we have teachers who take on everything from supporting your child through lessons, answering questions in real time and are easily available to chat with you about any concerns you might have along the way.
With Teneo School learning is predictable, reliable and it’s easy to follow for your child – no complicated tech or systems! And we’re seeing the results firsthand:
+12% average mark improvement in year 1
+25% average mark improvement by year 4
60% more likely to pass after two years
Pass rates double within five years
Our priority is to offer families stability in schooling, uninterrupted support and strong learning outcomes for each child that studies with Teneo.
Because quality schooling should be accessible for your child – and you!
3. Simple and pre-structured
The reason Teneo School is stress-free for parents is because we lay out daily tasks, classes and everything your child needs to do before they even log on. Timetables are pre-structured for learners, making tasks and due dates clear, and offers daily consistency and routine.
It’s a simple, seamless transition from opening your laptop to completing your homework and closing out the day.
4. Opportunity for maximum flexibility
Whether it’s learning between farm chores or continuing school while travelling, your experience at Teneo fits your unique needs. Learners can pick between three different school formats to find what suits their lifestyle best.
Recorded: Pre-recorded lessons taught by qualified teachers to watch daily at a time you choose.
Hybrid: A mix of scheduled live online lessons taught by qualified teachers according to a daily timetable, and pre-recorded lessons that make up the rest of the day’s coursework.
Live classes: A full school day of scheduled live online lessons taught by qualified teachers according to a daily timetable.
No matter which option you choose, the flexibility of Teneo’s Smart School System™ allows learners to rewatch lessons, or go over content on their own time to encourage full understanding of all learning content.
5. Increased social interaction (even if you’re travelling!)
What’s unique about Teneo School is the opportunity to connect with other learners who live in your area – something you often wouldn’t get with full online school or homeschooling. It’s even possible when you’re travelling, as meetups happen across South Africa in different regions.
Teneo parent, Rebecca Kenneth, wanted a consistent schooling solution for her kids while they moved cities, and when she discovered Teneo, she never looked back.
“I think they interact a little bit more now with their friends than they did when they were at a physical school,” she expressed.
While many think that online schooling means isolation and a lack of social connection, with the Smart School System ™ that we use at Teneo, many learners have actually felt the opposite.
Your child belongs at Teneo
Teneo is rated the no. 1 online school in South Africa by HelloPeter. With 170+ SACE-registered teachers, we have helped more than 3 500 learners matriculate with a National Senior Certificate (NSC), opening the doors to tertiary education and future career opportunities.
Our award-winning Smart School System™combines the best parts of in-person schooling, with the convenience and benefits of online learning for learners across South Africa. If you’re ready to take the next step towards education of the future, start your learning journey with Teneo today.
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