UCT Online High School Further Studies Programmes
Secure your competitive edge and get a head start for university with the IEB's Further Studies Maths, Physics & English extension subjects!
From R806.26 per month. See additional plans below where you can save as much as 32% on the annual price!
Wondering whether Further Studies is right for you?
Further Studies is offered by the IEB as a certified exam and is quality assured by Umalusi. The exam is written by learners in their Grade 12 final exams but the programme has been designed to be taught over three years from grades 10 to 12 in order to build the necessary foundation of knowledge in advance. Over the course of this programme, learners develop independence, critical thinking skills and an extended understanding of Mathematics, Physics or English which builds a foundation for tertiary education.
- Become more comfortable with your core schools subjects and, thus, improve your results.
- Get a head start on difficult university topics.
- Improve your university application by standing out from other candidates.
- Develop your independent study skills and critical thinking in preparation for university.
- Open doors to international universities.
- Learners with a strong core subject results e.g. learners achieving above 70% for Mathematics can apply for Further Studies Maths
- Learners with an interest in the subject who want to extend themselves
- Learners who want to better their core subject results by extending themselves
- Learners who want to better prepare themselves for tertiary study
- Learners who want to differentiate themselves when applying to universities
- Learners who are looking to apply to international universities
- Study at your own pace anytime, anywhere
- Learn from expertly-designed curriculum and video lessons
- Revise concepts as much and as frequently as needed
- Test your understanding through online quizzes and sample questions
- Access live chat support from Further Studies educators to help you reach your learning goals
- Track your learning through comprehensive reports and feedback from your educators
Just recently the IEB announced the launch of their newest qualification – the IEB International Secondary Certificate (IEB-ISC). Along with this launch, the IEB has taken the decision to rename the Advanced Programmes as Further Studies from 2022. These qualifications have already been benchmarked by UK-ENIC as comparable to the overall GCE Advanced level (A-level) standard and this has been so for a number of years.
Along with the name change are some other notable changes. The pass mark for Further Studies subjects is 50% (previously 40%). Also, in Further Studies Mathematics learners will, as of 2022, have the option to write only Paper 1 (which will result in a Further Studies Mathematics Standard Certificate) or both Paper 1 and Paper 2 (which will result in a Further Studies Mathematics Extended Certificate). Read more about Further Studies here.
Learning Further Studies in a style that suits you
Live Online lessons
Live Online lessons are for learners who want a regular structure to learning Further Studies by attending weekly online live lessons.
- Learners can engage and ask questions like they would in a classroom environment.
- Attendance and progress are tracked in line with the live online lesson programme.
- Lessons are recorded and made available to all our Further Studies learners.
Guided Online video lessons
Guided Online video lessons are for learners who want to take control of their learning timetable. We will prescribe weekly completion goals, but then our learners can choose when to study based on their timetable.
- Studio-produced video lessons with a subject expert
- Guided Online live support and coaching
Course details
Further Studies Grade Details
- Further Studies Mathematics should be taken as a subject between grades 10 – 12.
- Further Studies Physics should be taken as a subject between grades 11 – 12
- Further Studies English should be taken as a subject between grades 9 – 12.
Learners are able to join programmes later depending on their aptitude to catch up on missed lessons. Should you be interested in joining a programme late, please proceed to fill in still the application form and someone from our team will be in touch with you.
Pricing
Further Studies fees are paid annually and cost the same for all grades 9 to 12. Learners commit to the programme each year and can pay via one of the various payment methods outlined in the table below.
The learning stream you choose differs in price due to the various costs associated with running that specific learning stream. The learning stream you choose to learn in is how your core modules will be taught. For example, if you choose the Live Online learning stream, you will be learning your core modules via Live Online lessons but your extended programme modules may be taught via a guided online medium.
UCT Online High School Discount
In 2025, UCT Online High School learners benefit from up to 32% off Further Studies Programmes. As a reference point to the pricing below, please note that without the discount the annual programme costs R10,137.40.
| Discount | Payment plan | Payment Frequency | Guided Online (discount applied) | Live Online (discount applied) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32% | Annual upfront - early bird (Apply before the end of the year) | Upfront (Single Payment) | R6,450.11 | R6,671.79 |
| 25% | Annual upfront | Upfront (Single Payment) | R7,114.09 | R7,358.59 |
| 15% | Semesterly (Pay over 2 invoices) | Semesterly (2 Payments) | R4,031.32 | R4,169.87 |
| 15% | Monthly Debit Order | Monthly over 10 months | R806.26 | R833.97 |
* Pay by 7 January 2025 in order to retain your early-bird discount,
Further Studies Mathematics Modules
Like university degrees, the Further Studies Maths curriculum is broken down into core modules and electives. The core modules are Calculus and Algebra, and learners choose one elective from the following three options: Finance and Modelling, Graph Theory and Matrices, or Statistics.
*In-person learning stream subject to minimum learner numbers.
Live Online lessons timetable per grade
The live online lessons are held weekly for each grade and in each lesson, learners will be guided by their Further Studies educator as well as a technical support team member. Before each lesson, learners will be given notes for their upcoming session to enable them to download and print them or have them available on their devices before the lesson.
Self-study video lessons
Learners who choose to work through the programme via studio-produced video lessons will still be guided by an online coach. They will be given weekly completion goals but can structure their timetable however they wish.
Assessments
Learners will be assessed throughout the programme to determine their understanding of the subject. Assessment dates will be provided before the programme begins
Further Studies Includes
- Our library of Further Studies studio-recorded video lessons for your grade
- Printed textbooks for the programmes that require textbooks
- Recordings of the weekly live online lessons
- Support from our team of Further Studies teachers via live chat
- Termly assessments, reporting and feedback
- End-of-year completion certificates
5% discount for joining multiple subjects
If you apply to join multiple subjects and your application is successful, you will receive a 5% discount off each additional subject you are taking with us. Terms and conditions apply.
Learners can join Advantage Learn for Further Studies Programmes from the beginning of 2025 by successful application only.
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Taught and designed by subject matter experts
Trish Pike HDE (PG)
Degree Major: Mathematics
Institution: University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Graduated: 1977
Teaching experience
- Advantage Learn NBT, AP Maths and Maths Academy teacher since 2013.
- Previously HOD of mathematics at Kearsney College, KZN.
- Previously HOD of mathematics at Thomas More College, KZN.
- AP Maths teacher since 1996.
- Core Maths teacher since 1978.
- First NBT preparation educator in South Africa.
Reviews
I enjoyed the Grade 10 AP Math classes and Emily is a great teacher. Thanks, Sean Britz
- Karen Britz -
17 Jan 2020
The Grade 11 AP Maths Online course proved an excellent choice for me, seeing as I had many extracurricular achievements. The videos are comprehensive and easy to understand and assistance is readily available for any issues one may encounter. Perhaps, in the future, I would recommend that online students be supplied with a physical/online 'textbook' of questions/problems per semester, similar to those that in-person students receive, because working off the digital worksheets per video/printing them out individually can be a bit of a hassle. Additionally, I would prefer if more higher level unseen questions were asked in the exams, in order to really expand one's thinking. That being said, I am happy with the amount of growth I have experienced with regards to my Mathematical and problem solving skills whilst completing this course and I eagerly await the challenges and growth that the Grade 12 course will bring.
- Colombe Obono Eyono -
12 Jan 2020
AP Maths is wonderful. You get to learn new things plus it helps alot with Maths in school. AP is one of the best choices made.
- Khushi Patel -
10 Jan 2020
Excellent!!!
- Tegan Short -
09 Jan 2020
The teaching is excellent! However, I don't think the practice exams provided are not adequately prepare us for the IEB exam as more time is given for them and they're not as difficult.
- Laila Mahomed -
09 Jan 2020
It was challenging becoming a senior with so much focus on my subjects like maths. My ap maths tutors made it a stress free transition supporting me all the way from grade 10 to Matric. I was able to achieve the best outcome in school maths as a result of doing ap maths with advantage learn. They are friendly and very helpful in the classroom and online.
- Carin Mathys -
09 Jan 2020
It was a great teaching environment for me. The teacher was good, the lessons were taught at a steady pace to learn and was a good experience to be ready for grader 12 and university
- Aphiwe Mbonambi -
09 Jan 2020
Excellent support
- NAVIN NINAN PHILIP -
08 Jan 2020
The lessons have been very helpful and have given me valuable insight. I would highly recommend AP maths to all students.
- Nina Relling -
08 Jan 2020
The AP Math grade 10 course was really good. We were able to have lessons once a week but also have the online courses so that we could catch up if we were sick or not understanding a section we did. The people in charge are kind and helpful when you need go to them for help.
- Alex Good -
08 Jan 2020
The course is well organised and exceptionally beneficial, not only in extending one’s knowledge of maths, but also with core maths. I would definitely recommend it.
- Amy Randelhoff -
08 Jan 2020
Advantagelearn AP maths hels make challenging concepts simple to understand, with countless teaching videos and a team of tutors that answer any question you may ask.
- Jason Harris -
08 Jan 2020
very helpful when you need any help at any time !
- MINYA GEYSER -
08 Jan 2020
Super friendly and efficient staff- learning advanced maths has never been so easy!
- Shriyaa Sooklal -
05 Jan 2020
Learning with Advantage Learn was great - I loved being able to watch videos at my own pace, and rewatch the videos for topics that I didn't understand. I enjoyed being able to contact Fabian for help at any time.
- Loren Saint -
27 Dec 2019
I found this AP math course to be extremely beneficial. It allowed me to understand more deeply the fundamentals of mathematics and greatly benefited me in my NBTs. I would recommend it highly.
- Jonas Land -
26 Dec 2019
A thorough course which significantly improved my AP Maths marks overall and encouraged my interest in the subject
- Jack Savage -
23 Dec 2019
Loved the course. The teacher was amazing. Im looking forward to my grade 11 year.
- Daanyaal Ally -
22 Dec 2019
I would recommend doing Ap maths regardless of whether you get 90 or 50 %, as it is not only good for university applications but also provides invaluable assisstance to understanding the maths core curriculum.
- Kirsten de Goede -
20 Dec 2019
The course was most fascinating & excellently taught by that dear tutor Emily . Although it was at a higher level , I coped nicely . Asma Elias
- Asma Elias -
20 Dec 2019
Excellent Lecturing. Course was excellent. Excellent Administration. Will recommend Advantage Learn to anyone. Thank you for all the assistance.
- Holisha Chetty -
20 Dec 2019
AP maths has helped me advance my knowledge and skills in mathematics efficiently this year. It has introduced my new passion for maths and the lessons are always delightful to attend. The lessons are taught with excellent methods and at a steady pace. Taking AP was the best decision I could make and I can’t wait for the following years of AP.
- Kiara Govender -
20 Dec 2019
I found AP maths very useful in my core maths at school and it was a really good experience. I was able to learn a lot more than I thought I would be able to take in, yet I managed pretty well with it this year.
- Sophia Brink -
20 Dec 2019
AP math was much more enjoyable than I had originally thought. It helped a lot with school math, and I am really excited for grade 11 !
- Haleemah Harneker -
20 Dec 2019
I learnt so many valuable math skills and tricks to use at school.
- Kian Garnham -
20 Dec 2019
It was an absolutely fascinating course, challenging, but engaging. I would highly recommend this course to Maths students who seek a challenge in their Maths.
- Kiarin Naidoo -
20 Dec 2019
It was a tough year but I survived. Thank you Trish.
- Aidan Desmond Pillay -
18 Dec 2019
I found the Grade 11 AP maths course very beneficial and it definitely improved my school maths core marks.
- Rebecca Askew -
13 Jan 2019
Great course
- Robert Dalais -
13 Dec 2018
This course is a exceptional and helped me with learning maths in another way
- Masood Mehmood Bassa -
07 Dec 2018
It was quite challenging but it's worth it
- Ntando Mpuqa -
04 Dec 2018
I Absolutely loved the courses and can’t wait for next year!
- Jason Harris -
04 Dec 2018
The course was great! It was challenging but well explained. The tutors were very helpful and supportive.
- Nirvana Panday -
03 Dec 2018
This was a phenomenal opportunity to fine-tune the AP learning experience. Thank you
- ANJU NARSAI -
03 Dec 2018
It was really helpful and understandable. I would recommend everyone who took maths core to try this out.
- Sharon kamina -
03 Dec 2018
A great program with amazing teachers.
- Leilah Bhyat -
02 Dec 2018
AP maths definitely improved my understanding of normal maths core at school.
- Sean Chater -
02 Dec 2018
Very helpful, it helped with my core maths too
- Carin Van Staden -
28 Nov 2018
Really enjoyed this course this year. I learnt how to think differently and apply myself to all situations (in math of course). It helped me hugely with my core math marks as well. Loved this course!
- Rachel Geldenhuys -
21 Nov 2018
It was fun engaging in Maths in a different way to school.
- Arielle Jack -
20 Nov 2018
It was okay could be better... Did help a lot with core maths. Teaching needs to be refined though otherwise very good.
- Yaaseen Hassim -
19 Nov 2018
It is a great experience as you can get a one on one contact with the teacher, just as if you were in school.
- Njabulo Dlomo -
19 Nov 2018
Although it was quite challenging for me this term AP math has really exposed me to the rudiment of analytical thinking
- Jesuferanmi Olorundare -
17 Nov 2018
This course is definitely a must for any Matric student with the intention of doing AP maths. Special thanks need to be directed to our teacher, Mrs Pike, who would always go out of her way to ensure that each student understood every concept as we progressed through the syllabus. She really brought this subject to life for me, with the extenton questions and extra content she would challenge us with. Again, all Matrics of 2019 and beyond, you have to attend this course If you are doing AP maths. It is only for your benefit.
- Damien Stichelbout -
17 Nov 2018
Definitely is beneficial and really does extend your maths ability
- Andrew Gace -
17 Nov 2018
This course is very beneficial and helps even in normal school math. AP pushes to be the best. I really encourage it
- Aimee-Sera McLeod -
16 Nov 2018
Trisha remained enthusiastic and entertaining for my entire 3 years and is probably the only reason I passed AP and aced my NBTs ( which I did thanks to her course)
- Matthew Visser -
16 Nov 2018
This is a great course that will teach you everything about AP Maths. The online videos are of a great quality and they explain the subject matter thoroughly. I highly recommend this course of you are considering a mathematical degree after school.
- Francois Munnik -
16 Nov 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed learning Ap-math with Advantage Learn. Always helpful at any time.
- Shaakirah Mayet -
16 Nov 2018
My daughter has enrolled for the AP Maths from grade 10. She has now completed grade 11 and it has made a tremendous difference to her approach both mathematically and statistically as well as with problem solving. The teaching she has received is phenomenal and I would highly recommend it to students interested in pursuing science/commerce and engineering.
- Hajra -
16 Nov 2018
Excellent Classes. Excellent Lecturer. Thank you so much for your dedication. Holisha Chetty Grade 11
- Holisha Chetty -
08 Nov 2018
I’ve enjoyed AP maths.
- Ahmed Khan -
08 Nov 2018
AP Maths is one of my best subjects! And that is significantly because of my teacher!
- Laila Mahomed -
07 Nov 2018
