The Study Room · Grades 8–12

Online learning, with the structure they need.

A calm, supervised learning environment where teenagers follow the online school chosen by their family—with an experienced onsite teacher, a familiar routine and peers around them.

Grades 8–12
08:00–13:30
Qualified teacher onsite
Secure KATZ campus
A clearer way to learn online

Your online school. Our daily support.

The Study Room is not an online school. It is the supportive environment around your child’s chosen online programme.

Families independently choose and enrol with the online school that suits their learner. We provide the dedicated study space, supervision, teacher guidance, daily rhythm and social connection that can be difficult to recreate at home.

How it works

Freedom to choose. Support to thrive.

01

Choose your online school

Your family selects and enrols with the provider and curriculum that best suit your child.

02

Bring learning to us

Your child brings their laptop, headphones, login details and the resources required by their programme.

03

Follow a familiar routine

Learners work through their programme in a calm environment with Marikie nearby to supervise and guide.

04

Stay connected

Learners spend the day around peers, while parents benefit from open, responsive communication.

Structure with flexibility

Learning that can travel—and a place to return to.

Online learning can travel with your child, which makes it valuable for families who are often away. When learners return, The Study Room gives them a familiar environment and rhythm to settle back into.

They keep the freedom of online education without losing the reassurance of a dependable base.

Why families choose us

More than a quiet desk.

Teacher supportAn experienced, qualified teacher is onsite throughout the school day.
Routine and focusA consistent environment helps learners plan, engage and keep moving forward.
Social connectionLearners spend time alongside other teenagers instead of studying in isolation.
A secure campusThe KATZ Academy campus offers a safe setting with room to move and practise sport.
Parent peace of mindWorking parents know a caring adult is keeping an attentive eye on the school day.
Open communicationParents can speak to Marikie about their child’s routine, progress or concerns.
Meet Marikie

A caring teacher who understands.

Marikie du Plessis is The Study Room’s centre manager and teacher. With years of experience in schooling and home education, she understands that each learner needs a slightly different kind of support.

Her approach is patient, encouraging and warm—helping teenagers feel understood while providing the guidance and structure they need.

Come and see how it works.

Arrange a walkthrough at The Study Room on the secure KATZ Academy campus in Allen’s Nek, Roodepoort.