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CambriLearn
Founded2016
TypePrivate
HeadquartersJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Area served
Worldwide
ServicesOnline schooling (K-12), multiple curricula (British International, CAPS, US, IEB)
Websitehttps://cambrilearn.com/

CambriLearn is a South African-based global online school offering multiple recognised curricula to students aged approximately 5 to 18. It delivers online and blended learning, live and recorded classes, and supports students globally.

History

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CambriLearn was founded in 2016 in South Africa. [1] It aimed to provide a more flexible, accessible schooling alternative by offering international and local curricula.[2]

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, with further grades to be phased in.[3]

Founders and Leadership

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The founder of CambriLearn is Ryan Swartzberg with Claudia Swatzberg and Cecilia Reineke as co-founders. [4][5][6] Ryan Swartzberg is the founder and CEO of CambriLearn Online School. Under his leadership, the school has experienced significant growth, including a notable expansion in staff over recent years.

Before CambriLearn, Ryan Swatzberg founded Top Dog Education in 2008. [7] Ryan Swatzberg, who has an educational background in actuarial science, has founded a number of start-ups and has held director roles in other organizations, reflecting a broad professional background. His work at CambriLearn emphasizes the use of technology to support personalized learning, and the school engages with its community through social media platforms. His leadership focuses on creating inclusive educational opportunities tailored to the needs of individual students.[8]

Claudia Swartzberg, serves as co-CEO and co-founder. She has a professional background in actuarial science and data analytics and previously developed the adaptive-learning platform Top Dog Education. Her own experience as a non-traditional learner influenced the school’s focus on providing flexible and personalized learning pathways.[9]

Academic leadership is provided by co-founder Cecilia Reineke, the current principal. Reineke, a qualified teacher with a degree from UNISA and extensive experience in curriculum development, manages day-to-day academic operations. This includes overseeing course design for Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, and South African CAPS programmes, as well as recruitment of teaching staff. She is supported by heads of Primary and High School phases and a team of specialist teachers who deliver lessons, provide feedback, and prepare students for examinations.[10]

Curriculum and accreditation

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CambriLearn offers multiple curriculum tracks including:

  • British International (including Cambridge & Pearson Edexcel)[11] [12]
  • South African CAPS/KABV curricula[13] [14]
  • US K-12 curriculum through online US school partner (accredited by Cognia)[15]
  • IEB pathway (from Grade 10 2026) in South Africa.[16][17]

It is internationally accredited (for example by Cognia) and claims recognition of its qualifications for university admission globally.[18] [19] CambriLearn is also SACAI Registered as a Distance Education Provider.[20]

Operations & model

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According to MyBroadBand, CambriLearn leverages an online platform offering both live and recorded lessons, marked assignments, real-time feedback, direct teacher support, and progress tracking.[21] It also offers flexibility in enrolment, self-paced options, and caters to students in more than 100 countries.[22][23][24] In South Africa it also has physical learning centres (for example in Alberton) which combine supervised in-person support for home-schooled students.[25]As part of its operations, CambriLearn has affiliates that host Cambridge Exam Centres. CambriLearn states on its website that students can sit external examinations at partner‑exam centres in South Africa[26] , Namibia[27] , the United Arab Emirates[28] , Kenya[29] , Zambia (Lusaka)[30] , Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)[31] , Mozambique[32] , Spain and the United Kingdom.[33][34] The school also states that while many assessments can be completed remotely, external examinations such as AS/A Levels and South African CAPS matric must be taken at an accredited examination centre.[35][36]

Student profile & special-needs support

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The school markets itself as suitable for diverse learners, including overseas families, homeschooling, gifted students, and those needing flexible pacing.[37] [38] Cambrilearn states that they do produce toolkits that outline which students with learning disabilities or neuro-diverse profiles they can cater for.[39][40]

References

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  1. ^ "CambriLearn – School Finder United Arab Emirates (UAE)". SchoolsCompared.com. Which Media. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  2. ^ "CambriLearn – Project by Platform45". Platform45. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  3. ^ "CambriLearn launches IEB grade 10 in 2026 as families lock in fees". TechCentral. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  4. ^ "CambriLearn – Leadership, happiness & inclusion". SchoolsCompared.com. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  5. ^ "Ryan Swartzberg – CambriLearn Online School Profile". Affluense. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  6. ^ "CambriLearn – A unique education for your unique child". Mail & Guardian. 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  7. ^ "Top Dog Education – Silver Partner". Innovation Africa. 2017-06-28. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  8. ^ "Dynamic collaboration sees CloudSmiths and MyTopDog blaze a trail in personalised education". ITWeb. 2022-03-28. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  9. ^ "CambriLearn – Leadership, happiness & inclusion". SchoolsCompared.com. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  10. ^ "CambriLearn – Leadership, happiness & inclusion". SchoolsCompared.com. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  11. ^ "Cambrilearn – The Tutor Lab". The Tutor Lab. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  12. ^ "CambriLearn – ACSI". ACSI. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  13. ^ "The school placement crisis is getting worse – CambriLearn's CAPS programme includes SACAI-accredited courses". TechCentral. 2025-07-07. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  14. ^ "CambriLearn – ACSI". Association for Christian Schools International. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  15. ^ "1 platform. 5 curricula. Infinite possibility: How CambriLearn is redefining online education in South Africa". BizCommunity. 2025-09-02. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  16. ^ "CambriLearn announces IEB registration; launches Grade 10 from 2026". BizCommunity. 2025-10-08. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  17. ^ "CambriLearn launches IEB grade 10 in 2026 as families lock in fees". TechCentral. 2025-10-08. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  18. ^ "Why CambriLearn's dual curriculum options are a game‑changer in the UAE". Gulf News. 2025-07-21. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  19. ^ "CambriLearn: Shaping South Africa's future with quality education". MyBroadband. 2025-09-20. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  20. ^ "Names of SACAI Registered Distance Education Providers – 25 February 2025" (PDF). South African Council for Administrators of Independent Schools. 2025-02-25. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  21. ^ "CambriLearn Leads the Future of Online Schooling in South Africa". MyBroadband. 2025-09-06. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  22. ^ "International online school CambriLearn to participate in The School & Nursery Show". Gulf News. 2025-09-17. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  23. ^ "Infinite Possibility In Online Learning As CambriLearn Offers Five Curricula On A Single Platform". PressPortal. 2025-09-02. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  24. ^ "Private Online Schools Are Quietly Becoming South Africa's Education Hedge". Daily Investor. 2025-08-15. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  25. ^ "Redruth Learning Centre – a CambriLearn Tutor‑Centre, Alberton (Marketing Doc)" (PDF). The Home School Hub. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  26. ^ "Take an exam - British Council South Africa". British Council. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  27. ^ "The International School of Walvis Bay (ISWB) – Home". The International School of Walvis Bay. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  28. ^ "British International School, Ajman – Home". British International School Ajman. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  29. ^ "Mahanaim International High School – Home". Mahanaim International High School. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  30. ^ "Banani International School – "Let Your Vision Be World Embracing"". Banani International School. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  31. ^ "British Council Saudi Arabia – Home". British Council. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  32. ^ "Grandeur International School - Home". Grandeur International School. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  33. ^ "Tutors & Exams – Private Candidate Exam Centre (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Cambridge)". Tutors & Exams. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  34. ^ "Cambridge Exam Centres – CambriLearn". CambriLearn. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  35. ^ "Invigilation – CambriLearn Help Centre". CambriLearn. 2025-06-15. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  36. ^ "Student Info Pack – CambriLearn" (PDF). CambriLearn. 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  37. ^ "Why More UAE Families Are Choosing Online Schooling and What It Says About the Future of Education". Khaleej Mag. 2025-07-25. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  38. ^ "1 platform. 5 curricula. Infinite possibility: How CambriLearn is redefining online education in South Africa". BizCommunity. 2025-09-02. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  39. ^ "Educational Psychologist Toolkit – CambriLearn" (PDF). CambriLearn. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  40. ^ "Special Needs Toolkit – CambriLearn" (PDF). CambriLearn. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
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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

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