Online Grade R CAPS that fits around your family.
Wingu Academy’s online Grade R programme is designed with parents in mind. Instead of long online lessons for little ones, our Early Years teacher hosts short, practical sessions that guide you on how to bring a joyful, play-based curriculum to life at home.
- Qualified teachers and Live classes + recordings
- Structured pacing, continuous assessment & feedback
- Student Success Advisors, Wellness & SEN support
- Clubs & socials for a vibrant student life
- Oxford International Curriculum
- Play-based learning
- Parent-guided
- Grade R Science included
Recognised & Accredited
Wingu Academy Online Grade R CAPS is offered through a SACAI-registered examination body (Umalusi accredited) and our Centurion Smart School. British International pathway is delivered through Pearson Edexcel.
Is online Stage R right for your child?
Wingu Stage R is especially supportive for these families — and not the right fit for every household. Here is who thrives most in our model.
Sensitive or anxious children
Stage R at Wingu gives nervous learners the emotional safety of home combined with professional structure — no crowded classrooms, no overwhelming transitions.
Families who travel or live abroad
Our fully online model means your child’s Stage R education follows you wherever you are, with no gaps in learning and a globally recognised curriculum spine.
Parents who love play-based learning
If you believe children learn best by moving, exploring and playing — but you don’t want to build a curriculum from scratch — Wingu hands you the pedagogy and the plan.
Parents who want to be actively involved
Stage R at Wingu is a parent–educator partnership. You remain the primary educator in your child’s day; we carry the curriculum design, milestones and professional oversight.
A parent-guided, teacher-supported model
Each week you receive a clear theme with simple, play-based activities. Short live guidance sessions show you how to bring them to life — and then you and your child explore them together at home in your own time.
Receive your weekly plan
Each week you get a theme (“My Family”, “Animals”, “Colours and Shapes”) with play-based activities, printable resources, and practical tips — delivered before the week begins.
Attend a short live guidance session
The Early Years teacher models 2-3 key activities with you, explains how each one builds early literacy, numeracy and life skills, and shows you how to adapt them for your child’s pace.
Learn through play at home
You weave the activities into your week in a way that fits your routine — bath time, snack time, outdoors, at the table. A weekly planner is available if you prefer a clear daily structure.
What makes Stage R at Wingu different
Most online programmes expect very young children to sit still and listen to a teacher on a screen. Wingu’s model acknowledges that Stage R children learn best by moving, playing and exploring. Our live time is used to equip you — the adult — with practical tools and confidence, so that your child spends most of their learning time away from the screen, fully engaged in meaningful play.
Eight layers of support around every Stage R learner
Wingu Academy goes far beyond “online classes”. From flexible schedules to one-on-one wellness support, here is the full safety net around your child.
Flexible learning schedules
Personalised schedule following a structured curriculum.
Innovative resources
Interactive quizzes, simulations, multimedia resources & educational games.
Live & interactive classes
Structured timetable presented by qualified teachers.
Additional academic support
One-on-one sessions with your teacher when extra help is needed.
Student Success Coaches
Assistance with course & homework completion, motivation and planning.
Tutors
Subject-specific support on demand for any learner who needs it.
Wellness & SEN support
Holistic student support and concessions for learners with special needs.
Compliant assessment
Every Stage R learner receives assessments and termly reports.
How assessment works at Wingu Stage R
Assessments are downloaded and supervised at home, online or in-person. Completed scripts are uploaded to the Wingu online platform where they are marked by qualified subject teachers. A formal school readiness assessment runs as the year closes to confirm your child is fully prepared for Stage 1.
What your Stage R child actually learns
Five core subjects taught through play, underpinned by the Oxford International Early Years framework of seven interconnected areas of learning.
Five core Stage R subjects
The subjects your child engages with each week, presented by qualified Early Years teachers.
English
Early literacy · phonics
Mathematics
Counting · patterns · shapes
Science
Discovery · curiosity · exploration
Art
Creative arts · fine motor
Coding & Robotics
Early 4IR thinking
The Oxford International Early Years framework
Built on four overarching principles: every child is unique, children learn and develop at different rates, and learning happens through positive and enabling relationships. The seven areas of learning below sit on top of that foundation.
The seven areas of learning
Three prime areas are essential building blocks — the younger the child, the greater the focus on these. Four specific areas build on the prime areas through subject-style content.
Communication & Language
- Listening, attention & understanding
- Speaking & vocabulary
Physical Development
- Gross motor skills
- Fine motor skills
Personal, Social & Emotional
- Building relationships
- Managing self
- Self-regulation
Literacy
- Word reading
- Comprehension
- Writing
Mathematics
- Numbers
- Numerical patterns
- Shape, space, measure
Understanding the World
- Past & present
- People & communities
- The natural world
- Technology
Expressive Arts & Design
- Creating with materials
- Being imaginative
Inspired by Montessori principles. Each family receives a practical kit with the hands-on materials needed for the activities, so learning is tangible, joyful and off-screen for most of the day.
Four termly clubs designed for Stage R
Online clubs that rotate each term, plus local in-person meet-ups. Learning & connection go hand-in-hand — the Wingu way of building friendships through play, interaction, and shared experiences.
Local meet-ups too. Wingu Academy hosts in-person events through the year where friends can meet face-to-face. The Wingulian educational journey is all about balance — learning, social connection, and joyful play.
What Families Say About Wingu Academy
Hear directly from parents and students about their Wingu Academy journey. Families across South Africa and beyond share how Wingu’s flexible online homeschooling has created balance, reduced stress, and opened new opportunities.
Transparent pricing for Stage R 2026
Three contract types designed to suit different families. All plans include weekly parent guidance sessions, activity plans, platform access, continuous assessment and termly reports.
Fixed-term monthly
11-month contract. Best balance of flexibility and value.
- Live classes & weekly parent guidance
- Platform access & activity resources
- Termly reports & school readiness assessment
- Pay via debit order (or recurring card for international)
- Fixed 11-month term
Annual upfront — early
Full year paid upfront with a 5% saving.
- Save 5% on the annual fee
- Everything in monthly
- Locked-in 2026 rate
Month-to-month
Maximum flexibility — 20% premium on the monthly fee.
- 3-month minimum waiting period
- 1-month notice after waiting period
- Ideal for families trialling Stage R
- Same access & support as fixed term
Payable on enrolment or re-enrolment. Covers platform onboarding and your Stage R resource kit.
Quick note: Fees exclude prescribed books (available at wingu-books.com) and optional additional tutoring. Final fees, discounts and payment options are confirmed in your official quote from the admissions team. Fees subject to annual revision. Terms apply.
Three steps to get started with Wingu Stage R
A simple, calm process. Most families finish the application in under 15 minutes and hear back from admissions within one business day.
Book a consultation or free trial
Have a no-pressure conversation with admissions, or attend a free trial parent guidance session to experience the model first-hand. We help you find the right package for your child.
Submit your application
Complete the online application form and share your child’s supporting documents (ID, parent ID, proof of residence, and any prior reports if applicable). Most families finish this in under 15 minutes.
Access the platform & engage
Once enrolled, your child gets their platform login and you receive your first weekly plan. Term 1 starts 13 January 2026 — but onboarding can begin immediately.
Everything parents ask before starting Stage R Online
Honest answers about how Stage R at Wingu actually works.
About the Stage R model
Five-year-olds learn best by moving, touching and talking — not by sitting still in front of a screen. Our live sessions are primarily for parents so that we can show you what to do, why it matters and how to adapt it for your child. Your child is welcome to be nearby, but most of their learning happens off-screen through play with you.
Most online programmes expect very young children to sit still and listen to a teacher on a screen. Wingu’s model acknowledges that Stage R children learn best by moving, playing and exploring. Our live time is used to equip you — the adult — with practical tools and confidence, so that your child spends most of their learning time away from the screen, fully engaged in meaningful play.
Yes. Wingu Academy is currently the only online school offering a dedicated Grade R Science subject. The approach is curiosity-driven and play-based — seasons, weather, plants, animals, water, magnets, and “how things work” — explored through observation and hands-on activities rather than formal experiments.
Yes. The Stage R curriculum is mapped into Wingu’s primary school pathway and covers the key early literacy, numeracy, life skills and routines expected at this level. Children who move into Wingu Stage 1 or into a brick-and-mortar school afterwards are well prepared, both academically and emotionally. A formal school readiness assessment runs as the year closes.
Practical questions
No. The programme is designed for ordinary parents and guardians. The teacher provides clear instructions, models the activities, and is available to answer questions. You bring your knowledge of your child; we bring the pedagogy and structure.
Most families find that two to four short activity blocks spread across the week, plus the occasional live guidance session, are enough. Many activities are built into what you are already doing — cooking, playing, reading stories or going for a walk.
Live class time runs from 08:00 to 13:00, Monday to Friday. Stage R learners have one short live lesson each day (rest of the time is play-based at home). Class sizes are capped at 10 learners per class.
All guidance sessions are recorded. You can watch them later in the week and still follow the plan. If you have questions, you can send them through the platform or raise them in the next live session.
Curriculum & accreditation
Wingu Stage R is delivered through the Oxford International Early Years Curriculum. It meets and exceeds the mandatory South African Grade R requirements and is fully aligned with the UK Early Years framework. The curriculum covers five core subjects and is built on seven interconnected areas of learning.
Five core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Art, and Coding & Robotics. Plus four termly extramural clubs: Stage Explorers, Mini MasterChef, Doodle Bugs, and Pixel Pals.
Assessments are downloaded and supervised at home (online or in-person). Completed scripts are uploaded to the Wingu online platform where they are marked by qualified subject teachers. Progress is tracked through developmental milestones, not marks. Termly reports highlight strengths, emerging skills and recommended next steps. A formal school readiness assessment runs at the end of the year.
Yes. Wingu’s Stage R is delivered through the globally recognised Oxford International Early Years Curriculum, with formal continuous assessment and a school readiness assessment. Reports are accepted by mainstream primary schools as part of a transfer.
Fees & getting started
Monthly tuition is R1 750 per month on an 11-month fixed-term contract. Annual upfront payment options: R18 287.50 before 31 January (5% discount) or R18 872.50 after 31 January (3% discount). A once-off registration fee of R1 200 is payable on enrolment. A month-to-month option at R2 100/month is also available (20% premium, 3-month minimum waiting period before 1-month notice). Fees subject to annual revision. Terms apply.
Platform access, weekly parent guidance sessions, the full activity plan and printable resources, continuous assessment, termly reports, the formal school readiness assessment, and academic support tools. Printed books (available at wingu-books.com) and optional additional tutoring are billed separately.
Yes, families enrolling more than one child qualify for sibling discounts. Please confirm the current offer with the admissions team when requesting your quote.
Book a free Stage R consultation or start a free trial to experience a parent guidance session. Admissions will send you an official quote, answer questions, and guide you through enrolment from there. Term 1 starts 13 January 2026 but onboarding can begin immediately.
Ready to give Online Grade R a calmer, better shape?
Applications for 2026 are open. Most families finish the form in under 10 minutes and hear back from an admissions consultant within one business day.
Not sure yet?
No pressure. Pick whichever helps you decide: