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
Your family’s learning journey has never been one‑size‑fits‑all so why should the final step be? You’ve never outsourced your child’s education, so why start now?… Read More »Stay in the Driver’s Seat: Cross the Finish Line with the GED
In the world of education, there’s a deeply ingrained idea that the more traditional the exam or the more prestigious the qualification, the better it… Read More »The Exam Does Not Determine the Calibre of the Student
In South Africa, pursuing a legal career typically begins with obtaining an LLB (Bachelor of Laws), the required qualification to practise as an attorney or… Read More »Where to Study Law with a GED
Most of us grew up believing that academic success equals life success. Get good grades, write the exams, pass the test, get the certificate …… Read More »Why the GED Prepares Students for the Innovation Era—Not an Obsolete Education
For many children, school is a place of belonging and opportunity. But for others, the traditional system can become a source of deep pain. Instead… Read More »When School Hurts: How the GED Offers Healing for Wounded Learners
When 16-year-old Tayla steps onto the mat for her gymnastics routine, she’s not just chasing medals—she’s chasing balance. Not just in her routines, but in… Read More »Balancing Gold Medals and Grade 12: Why South Africa’s Top Performers Choose the GED
Why study psychology after the GED? South Africa’s renewed focus on mental‑health access, employee wellness and community upliftment has put psychologists and allied practitioners, such… Read More »Study Psychology with a GED
One homeschooler’s journey proves that success isn’t about prestige—it’s about character. Discover how choosing the GED helped launch a fulfilling career and a dream job… Read More »Career Take-off: A True Story of How Character, Not Prestige, Led to Success
Over the past few years, the GED test has become an increasingly popular choice for South African homeschooling families looking for a credible, internationally recognised… Read More »Why More South African Homeschoolers Are Choosing the GED
Picture the scene.It is the night of 14 April 1912. The RMS Titanic—epitome of Edwardian engineering, pride of the North Atlantic—ploughs confidently through frigid waters.… Read More »Rearranging the Deck-Chairs: Why Clinging to Traditional School-Leaving Exams is the Titanic Mistake of Our Time