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| Founded | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Headquarters | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Services | Online schooling, multiple curricula (K-12, British International, CAPS, US, IEB) |
| Website | https://cambrilearn.com/ |
CambriLearn is a South African online school that provides distance education to students aged 5 to 18. The platform offers multiple curricula including the British International, South African CAPS, and IEB pathways, delivered through a combination of live and recorded online lessons. [1]
History
editCambriLearn was founded in 2016 in South Africa.[2] It was established to deliver various curricula through an online platform.[3][4]
In October 2025, CambriLearn announced its registration with the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and the launch of Grade 10 (FET phase) for the IEB pathway from January 2026.[5]
Founders and Leadership
editCambriLearn was founded by Ryan Swartzberg, Claudia Swartzberg, and Cecilia Reineke.[6]
Ryan Swartzberg serves as Chief Executive Officer. Before founding CambriLearn, he established Top Dog Education in 2008.[7]He has a background in actuarial science.[8]
Claudia Swartzberg serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer. She holds a degree in actuarial science and previously contributed to the development of learning systems at Top Dog Education.[9]
The schools principal is Cecilia Reineke, who has a degree from the University of South Africa (UNISA) and experience in curriculum design for Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, and South African CAPS programmes.[6]
Curriculum and accreditation
editCambriLearn offers several curriculum pathways[10] including:
- British International programmes aligned with Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel standards;[11]
- South African CAPS/KABV curriculum registered with SACAI; [12]
- IEB pathway beginning with Grade 10 in 2026.[2]
CambriLearn offers Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel qualifications, recognized for university admission internationally.[15]
Operations & Learning Model
editAccording to TechCentral[16]and MyBroadband[17] CambriLearn delivers its courses via an online platform that provides live and recorded classes, teacher-marked assignments, progress tracking, and feedback. In South Africa, CambriLearn collaborates with local learning centres that provide supervised in-person support for home-schooled students, such as the Redruth Learning Centre in Alberton.[18]
Students can complete in person examinations through authorised centres, including British Council test venues and partner institutions in South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zambia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom.[19]
Student profile
editCambriLearn enrols students aged 5–18, including home-schooled students, expat families [20] and international students[21]. CambriLearn offers various pacing options.[22][23]
References
edit- ^ "Revolutionising Learning: Why Online Schooling Beats the Classroom". BusinessTech. 5 Dec 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ a b "CambriLearn launches local curriculum". BizCommunity. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ^ Dawson, Louise. "CambriLearn". Louise Dawson. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "Private Online Schools Are Quietly Becoming South Africa's Education Hedge". Daily Investor. 27 October 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ [https://dailyinvestor.com/education/67120/cambrilearn-ieb-programme/ Daily Investor – CambriLearn joins IEB pathway]
- ^ a b [https://schoolscompared.com/guides/cambrilearn-leadership/ "CambriLearn – Leadership, happiness & inclusion"] – SchoolsCompared.com. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "MyTopDog and CambriLearn revolutionise education with Salesforce and CloudSmiths". CloudSmiths. March 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "Top Dog Education – Silver Partner". Innovation Africa. 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ [https://mg.co.za/education/2022-11-14-cambrilearn-a-unique-education-for-your-unique-child/ "CambriLearn – A unique education for your unique child"] – Mail & Guardian. 14 November 2022.
- ^ "The P‑Word: How online schooling enriches education". Cape Argus. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "Why CambriLearn's dual curriculum options are a game changer in the UAE". Gulf News. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ [https://sacai.org.za/registered-providers/ "Names of SACAI Registered Distance Education Providers – 25 February 2025"] – SACAI. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ [https://acsi.org/ "CambriLearn – Association for Christian Schools International (ACSI) listing"] – ACSI. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "CambriLearn School Review". WhichSchoolAdvisor. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "CambriLearn: Shaping South Africa’s future with quality education". MyBroadband. 20 September 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "CambriLearn launches IEB Grade 10 in 2026 as families lock in fees". TechCentral. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ [https://mybroadband.co.za/news/industrynews/566505-cambrilearn-leads-the-future-of-online-schooling-in-south-africa.html "CambriLearn leads the future of online schooling in South Africa"] – MyBroadband. 6 September 2025.
- ^ "Redruth Learning Centre – Alberton". Redruth Learning Centre. 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ [https://www.britishcouncil.org.za/exam "Take an exam – British Council South Africa"] – British Council. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Rethinking schooling abroad: How online education is empowering expat families". Khaleej Times. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ [https://khaleejmag.com/education/why-more-uae-families-are-choosing-online-schooling/ "Why More UAE Families Are Choosing Online Schooling"] – Khaleej Mag. 25 July 2025.
- ^ "CambriLearn, a world-leading online education platform offers a solution for gifted children". IOL. 28 Oct 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "CambriLearn, a world-leading online education platform offers a solution for gifted children". Daily News. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
External links
edit- Official CambriLearn website
- CambriLearn on TechCentral
- CambriLearn profile on WhichSchoolAdvisor
- CambriLearn overview on Gulf News
(https://hub.techcentral.co.za/cambrilearn/) Category:Private schools in South Africa Category:Online schools Category:Distance education institutions Category:Homeschooling Category:International schools Category:Schools accredited by Cognia Category:Education in South Africa Category:Education in the United Arab Emirates Category:Educational institutions established in 2016