Cambridge-Accredited IGCSE Curriculum British Studies

International GCSE

The International GCSE is an 18-month programme consisting of six terms. To enrol in the International GCSE, learners must have passed Grades 9, 10, or 11 in the SA curriculum. They will start in January and finish by taking their examinations in May/June of the following year.

Learners need to take a minimum of six subjects and should check entrance requirements at their prospective university before selecting their subjects.

Our goal is not only to drive better results for every child but also to develop their knowledge application and conceptual understanding so they become well-rounded thinkers, ready to compete in the real world at the highest level.

School starts at 07:45 and ends at 14:40, with eight 40-minute classes to attend per day, whether they have chosen pre-recorded lessons or a mix of pre-recorded lessons and live online classes.

Key information

LanguagesEnglish & Afrikaans

Start dates 2026Term 1: 12 Jan - 25 MarTerm 2: 07 Apr - 26 JunTerm 3: 20 Jul - 23 SepTerm 4: 5 Oct - 09 Dec

CURRICULUMS & EXAM BOARDSBritish International (Pearson Edexcel – Int. GCSE)

School fees

From R5 400 pm

Get Int. GSCE-ready with our supportive and experienced subject specialist teachers.

Curriculums & Examination Boards

We offer the Pearson Edexcel curriculum for our Year 8 to A Level learners.

Choose from two school formats

All our school formats have the same academic integrity, lesson structure and learning content. Qualified, SACE-registered teachers set and mark all assessments, tests and exams. All formats deliver fully accredited curriculums.

Every format provides:

Lesson recordings to rewatch any time
A fixed timetable for assessments, tests and exams
24/7 access to learning platform and Parent App

Hybrid

The gold standard in hybrid learning

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. All live lessons are recorded to rewatch any time.

Designed for:

Learners who prefer a balance of routine and flexibility

Lesson format

Some live online classes during school hours

Pre-recorded lessons to watch the rest of the day

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Recorded

The next level in on-demand learning

Pre-recorded lessons taught by qualified teachers to watch daily at a time you choose. Lesson recordings always remain available to be rewatched any time.

Designed for:

Learners who prefer to learn independently and at their own pace

Lesson format

No live online classes

100% pre-recorded lessons to watch during the day

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Fee Structure 2026

Hybrid

The gold standard in hybrid learning

Recorded

The next level in on-demand learning

Monthly

R7 500

12 instalments

Monthly

R5 400

12 instalments

Termly

R22 500

4 instalments

Termly

R16 200

4 instalments

Annual once-off payment

R90 000

Annual once-off payment

R64 800

Instalments are payable in advance for the month or term.

School fees will be pro-rated for the remainder of the year when joining mid-term.

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DISCOUNTS

5% sibling discount will be applied to the school fees when enrolling a second child and any subsequent siblings.

Pearson examination fees 2026

Teneo pays the examination fees directly to the examination board. These fees are standard for all learners, regardless of the school they attend.

International GCSE

R21 000 – R23 000

Int. GCSE subject choices

Teneo has the widest range of subjects available in SA online schools.

Compulsory subjects

English Home Language

Afrikaans Second Language OR French Second Language

Mathematics Foundation Tier OR Mathematics Higher Tier

Elective subjects

Learners must choose 3 of the following elective subjects:

Art and Design (not available for Recorded Format)

Biology

Business Studies

Chemistry

Computer Science

Economics

Geography

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It is the guardian’s / learner’s responsibility to determine and comply with the minimum requirements (including the number and levels of any subjects completed and subject scores achieved) for entry into any South African or international tertiary academic institution.

Int. GCSE stationery and textbooks

Download the stationery and textbook lists for your grade by clicking the button below.

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