Go Prep South Africa

26/09/2026

Questions we encourage every homeschool parent to ask before choosing a Grade 12 pathway:
Does this route suit my child's learning style?
What are the further study options?
How much flexibility does it allow?
What level of parental involvement is required?
What does success look like for my child?
The right pathway is not necessarily the most popular pathway. It's the one that best supports your child's future goals.

Think the GED isn’t for your family? This article challenges common beliefs and shares why families like yours are choosing Go Prep’s GED pathway and thriving!

19/09/2026

The GED is an American-based high school equivalency credential, but it’s increasingly being adopted by South African homeschoolers, especially those with demanding external schedules. It offers incredible study and exam flexibility, while opening doors to future opportunities...Read more...

Discover how the GED offers a flexible, globally recognised high school option for South African teens excelling in sports and music—allowing them to study around their training, travel, and performance schedules.

12/09/2026

Would Steve Jobs have enjoyed traditional school?
Many highly successful entrepreneurs were curious, creative and independent thinkers.
Traditional education often rewards compliance and standardisation.
Entrepreneurship rewards initiative, problem-solving and innovation.
One reason some homeschooling families choose the GED is that it can create more time for:
• Business projects
• Volunteering
• Work experience
• Skills development
• Real-world learning
What skills do you think young people will need most in the next 20 years?
https://goprep.co.za/why-the-ged-prepares-students-for-the-innovation-era-not-an-obsolete-education/

06/09/2026

A parent once told me: "My child was losing motivation and constantly felt behind compared to schooled friends."
Instead of pushing harder, they changed direction.
The student moved to the GED pathway.
Suddenly learning became meaningful again because there was flexibility to pursue personal interests while still working towards a recognised qualification.
Sometimes the problem isn't the child.
Sometimes the educational path simply isn't the right fit.
Have you ever had to rethink an educational decision for one of your children?

When school becomes toxic, the GED can offer healing. Discover real stories of teens who thrived emotionally and academically with Go Prep.

17/08/2026

Are you wondering if the GED® is the right alternative to Grade 12 for your child?
You’re not alone.
More and more South African families are considering the GED as an option when traditional schooling isn’t working — but there are many questions, inaccurate messages and outdated information out there.
You are invited to sign up for this
FREE GED INFO EVENT ON ZOOM
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 19h30
Sign up at

Find out how to do the GED in South Africa and get answers to all your questions.

20/07/2026

Read the fabulous GED Success Stories of some of our GED graduates who studied further at https://goprep.co.za/ged-success-stories/

12/07/2026

CAPS Matric or GED? Discover the key differences in curriculum, flexibility, cost and university access to make the best choice for your family. There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, so make an informed choice! https://goprep.co.za/matric-vs-ged-which-is-better-for-your-childs-future/

05/07/2026

Homeschooling families LOVE the GED and many homeschoolers choose to get a GED® credential in South Africa, as an alternative to a school grade 12 certificate. This option suits the home education lifestyle very well. Read more at https://goprep.co.za/homeschoolers/

29/06/2026

The GED® does not test memorisation skills or knowledge of prescribed content as traditional exams do. Instead it tests reading comprehension and critical thinking skills – the ability to use the information given to figure out the correct answer from the multiple choice options provided, a vital skill in this economic era!
Discover what's on the GED tests here: https://goprep.co.za/whats-on-the-ged-test/

28/06/2026

Children who have struggled for most of their school careers, deserve the chance to try an alternative form of education, which is better able to accommodate their uniqueness and enable them to earn a recognised high school equivalency credential. The GED® offers this kind of alternative.
You can empower your teen to take ownership of their lives to a greater degree. Read more at https://goprep.co.za/encouraging-teens-to-own-their-lives/