Rumours vs Reality: The GED and USAf
Are you confused about the GED and USAf exemption in South Africa? This article clarify rumours, explains the process and outlines real university pathways with… Read More »Rumours vs Reality: The GED and USAf
Shirley Erwee
Shirley Erwee is a mother of six, who has been home educating her own children plus two others for over 20 years, since 1997. She is also a curriculum provider, author of homeschooling books, home education activist and advisor and now provides an online course for the GED® in South Africa
Security and Law Enforcement Careers with a GED
Discover security and law enforcement careers with a GED which are available in South Africa, including training routes, certifications and pathways to promotion. For many… Read More »Security and Law Enforcement Careers with a GED
Can You Study a Veterinary, Wildlife or Animal Care Career with a GED?
Parents often ask whether a student who completes a GED can pursue a career working with animals. The short answer is yes, but the pathway… Read More »Can You Study a Veterinary, Wildlife or Animal Care Career with a GED?
From Mediocre to Mechanical Engineering after the GED
Neil went from an unmotivated homeschooler to a top mechanical engineering student, after time off to run a business and discover his passion. The GED… Read More »From Mediocre to Mechanical Engineering after the GED
Matric vs GED: Which is Better for Your Child’s Future?
Undecided about Matric or the GED for your teen’s future? Discover the key differences in curriculum, flexibility, cost and university access to make the best… Read More »Matric vs GED: Which is Better for Your Child’s Future?
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why the GED Is a Stress-Free School Exit Choice
When 17-year-old Emma closed her textbooks for the last time, she wasn’t celebrating academic achievement. She was recovering from burnout. After years of keeping up… Read More »From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why the GED Is a Stress-Free School Exit Choice
When the System Doesn’t Fit—Pause and Pivot
Why One Family Chose the GED and Never Looked Back Edward had always been homeschooled. His sister, a gifted writer and natural academic, thrived in… Read More »When the System Doesn’t Fit—Pause and Pivot
If You Think the GED Isn’t for You… Read This First
You might be reading this because someone mentioned the GED and you thought, “That’s not for us.” Maybe it sounds like a shortcut or maybe… Read More »If You Think the GED Isn’t for You… Read This First
From Disengaged to Driven: Sam’s Journey to the GED
When Sam’s mom sat down with their high school curriculum one Monday morning, she felt that old familiar knot in her stomach: another week of… Read More »From Disengaged to Driven: Sam’s Journey to the GED
She Couldn’t Pretend Anymore—So She Chose the GED
The textbooks were still in the cupboard, the schedule was printed and the online classes were paid for but on the first Monday of the… Read More »She Couldn’t Pretend Anymore—So She Chose the GED