Langutelani S. is our June 2019 Tutor of the Month! Langutelani has been a BrightSparkz tutor since June 2018, and has tutored school and adult level learners, assisted with concessions and is one of our Zulu Boot Camp tutors! Langutelani is a brilliant tutor who is always looking for ways to add to the […]
As I write this, thousands of students at universities across South Africa start writing their mid-year examinations, undoubtedly with much anticipation and anxiety! And how much more for a student with a disability or who experiences a barrier to learning. Exam concessions and accommodations in schools and universities Examinations as an assessment method are still […]
Somehow, the end of the semester has snuck up on you, and amidst all the things that are on your to-do list, up pops the dreaded exam timetable. It’s a stressful time for your kids, and it’s a stressful time for you. On top of everything else that’s going on, you have to find time […]
Dimitri G is our May 2019 Tutor of the Month! Dimitri has been a BrightSparkz tutor since December 2017, and he has done an INCREDIBLE 375 hours of tutoring for us! Dimitri matriculated from Fairmont High School in 2013 with 7 distinctions. He has completed his BCom majoring in Business Management, and is currently […]
Riven R is our April 2019 Tutor of the Month! Riven has been a BrightSparkz tutor since September 2018, and she has done 30 hours of tutoring for us! Riven is a helpful, friendly and trustworthy tutor. He Matriculated from Edenglen High School with stupendous results affording him entry into the University of Witwatersrand. […]
Tomorrow’s doctors, lawyers, scientists and artists are today’s children and to be able to nurture and nourish these young minds is an honourable privilege. Tutoring is a rare opportunity in having a positive impact on young individuals. It’s a special responsibility that should be carried out to the best of your ability. Here are a […]
BrightSparkz was established in 2007 by 3 university students who saw a need for private tutoring. 12 years later, BrightSparkz has branches in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria, and offers online tutoring countrywide. From offering tutoring for a few school subjects, BrightSparkz now offers tutoring for all school and university subjects, adult […]
Christie M is our March 2019 Tutor of the Month! Christie has been a BrightSparkz tutor since July 2016, and she has done an impressive 113.5 hours of tutoring for us! Christie matriculated from Rhenish Girls’ High School in 2015 with excellent results, including 88% for Maths and 89% for Physical Science. She is […]
With the busyness of everyday life, you may be wondering if it is worthwhile for your child to participate in extra-curricular activities at school. Won’t it just add more pressure onto your child, and onto your already hectic schedule? However, there are definite benefits to allowing your child to participate in extra-curricular activities: Sports & […]
Tips for Surviving Your First Year of University Congratulations! You’ve completed school successfully and now you’re proceeding to the “rest of your life!” It is an exciting time of life for you! No more school bells, uniforms, book covering or teachers! Freedom calls. You are looking forward to university (where you don’t have to wear […]