Everything Included
One platform. Every tool.
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Exam Papers
Any subject, any term — on demand
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Study Notes
Tailored to your grade and subject
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Flashcards
Practice and memorise faster
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Homework Helper
Type any question, get a step-by-step answer
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Online Marking
Answer papers online, get instant results
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Exam Planner
Auto-generate a monthly study schedule
Study Buddies
Pick a buddy. Earn outfits as you improve.
Hit your target score in a subject and your buddy unlocks a new outfit — from Astronaut to Wizard. Four buddies with eight outfits each means 32 to collect.
Boo
Lulu
Milo
Ziggy
Boo's wardrobe — 8 outfits to unlock
Astronaut
Tier 1
School Uniform
Tier 2
Scientist
Tier 3
Pirate
Tier 4
Superhero
Tier 5
Soccer Star
Tier 6
Chef
Tier 7
Wizard
Tier 8
Study buddies are included with every paid plan.
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Language
Available in English and Afrikaans
Exam papers, study notes and homework help can be generated in Afrikaans — perfect for Afrikaans-medium schools and learners.
Please note: Afrikaans content is currently in a testing phase. While we review everything for quality, you may occasionally encounter errors or awkward phrasing. If you spot anything, please let us know at hello@studysmartsa.co.za — your feedback helps us improve.
Grades 4 – 12
Intermediate · Senior · FET Phase · All CAPS Subjects
Gr 4–6
Gr 7–9
Gr 10–12
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
All plans include full access — same features at every tier
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Free 7-Day Trial — No Card Required
Sign up and start using Study Smart SA immediately, free
✓ 1 set of study notes per subject
✓ 2 exam papers per subject
✓ Online marking & feedback
✓ Homework helper
✓ Flashcards & exam planner
✓ All CAPS subjects Gr 4–12
All paid plans include →Unlimited exam papers · Unlimited study notes · Full access to all features
Per Term
R129/term
Pay once per term. Best purchased at the beginning of a school term.
↻ Auto-renews each school term (quarterly)
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Full School Year
R490/year
Best started in January. Save 2 months vs monthly.
↻ Auto-renews annually · Best started January
Get started →💡 Term plan tip: Purchase your Term plan at the beginning of a school term to get the full term's value and avoid overlapping school terms.
All plans include — unlimited access
Unlimited exam papers · Unlimited study notes · Flashcards · Online marking · Homework helperUp to 3 grades per account · Grades 4–12 · All CAPS subjects
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Try it free for 7 days — no card required.
Sign up and start generating papers and notes right away.
Subscribe whenever you're ready for unlimited access.
*Free trial includes up to 1 set of study notes and 2 exam papers per subject for 7 days. Applies to first-time signups only.
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How it works
Up and running in minutes
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Register
Sign up with your email and select your child's grade.
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Generate
Choose subject and term — get a fresh CAPS-aligned paper instantly.
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Practice
Print and write, or answer directly online on any device.
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Improve
Get instant marking, track weak topics, and focus your study.
See it in action
Everything your child needs, in one place
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Study Notes — interactive Study Mode with points, badges and a section for every topic
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Study Notes — clear key points, words to know, rules and worked examples
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Study Notes — practice activities: fill in the blanks and quick quizzes
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Mindmaps — a colourful visual summary for every term
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Flashcards — flip to reveal answers, build subject vocabulary
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Exam Papers — choose subject and term, see total marks and time
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Exam Papers — download and print or answer directly online
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Exam Papers — timed online mode with instant marking
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Homework Helper — type any question, get a step-by-step explanation
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History — all generated notes and exam papers saved and ready to reopen
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Personalisation — child overview with scores, achievements and study streak
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Personalisation — set learning style, paper difficulty and study preferences
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Personalisation — full progress report with weak areas detected and goal tracking
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Personalisation — adaptive learning recommendations tailored to your child
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Exam Calendar — schedule all upcoming exams on a monthly view
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Study Schedule — plan weekly study sessions by subject and activity
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Exam Countdown — days remaining with recommended study intensity
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Study Analytics — weekly study hours per subject and exam overview
Curriculum
Built around CAPS
Every paper, note, and flashcard is built around the CAPS curriculum as published by the Department of Basic Education — aiming for the right topics, cognitive levels, and mark allocations.
Grades 4–6
Intermediate Phase
Grades 7–9
Senior Phase
Grades 10–12
FET Phase
How we keep it CAPS aligned
AI can make mistakes, so we don't just generate and hope. Every paper and set of notes goes through four checks.
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Built on the official ATPs
Topics for each grade, subject and term come from the Department of Basic Education's Annual Teaching Plans — not guesswork.
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Locked to the term's topics
The AI is only allowed to write about topics prescribed for that term, and must cite each one. This keeps content on the syllabus.
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Automatic topic check
Every cited topic is checked against the curriculum list. Anything that is not on it is flagged and the content is rejected or regenerated.
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Independent AI review
Separate AI reviewers check curriculum coverage, question clarity, mark allocation and calculations before a paper is released.
We check carefully, but AI-generated content can still contain mistakes. If you spot one, email hello@studysmartsa.co.za and we'll fix it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you support the IEB curriculum?
Currently we only support the CAPS curriculum as published by the Department of Basic Education. If your school follows the IEB curriculum, we'd love to hear from you — email us at hello@studysmartsa.co.za with the subject "IEB Interest". With enough demand, we will add IEB support.
Is this aligned to the CAPS curriculum?
Yes. Every paper and note is built around the CAPS curriculum as published by the Department of Basic Education — aiming for the right topics, cognitive levels, and mark allocations per subject and grade. We check carefully, but AI-generated content can still contain mistakes, so please tell us if you spot one.
Which grades are covered?
Grades 4 through 12 — Intermediate Phase, Senior Phase, and FET Phase.
Which subjects are available?
Intermediate Phase (Gr 4–6): Mathematics, English HL/FAL, Afrikaans Huistaal/EAT, Natural Sciences & Technology, Social Sciences, Life Skills.
Senior Phase (Gr 7–9): Mathematics, Natural Sciences, EMS, Social Sciences (Geography & History), Technology, Life Orientation, Creative Arts, and both English and Afrikaans home and additional language.
FET Phase (Gr 10–12) — Core subjects: Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Geography, History, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Life Orientation, English Home Language, English First Additional Language, Afrikaans Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language.
FET Phase — Elective subjects: Tourism, Consumer Studies, Computer Applications Technology (CAT), Information Technology (IT), Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Management Practices, Agricultural Technology, Engineering Graphics and Design, Civil Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Dramatic Arts, Dance Studies, Design, Religion Studies.
Is the content available in Afrikaans?
Yes. Exam papers, study notes and homework help can be generated in Afrikaans for all non-language subjects. Simply toggle the language before generating.
Please note: Afrikaans content is currently in a testing phase. While we review everything for quality, you may occasionally encounter errors or awkward phrasing. If you spot anything, please email us at hello@studysmartsa.co.za — your feedback helps us improve.
How does the Homework Helper work?
Type any question from your homework or classwork and the Homework Helper will provide a step-by-step explanation — covering all CAPS subjects across Grades 4 to 12.
Please note: the Homework Helper is AI-powered and while we review everything for quality, you may occasionally encounter errors or an explanation that could be clearer. If you spot anything, please email us at hello@studysmartsa.co.za — your feedback helps us improve.
Are the papers unique each time?
Yes. Every paper is freshly generated — you will never get the same paper twice. Questions, scenarios, and values change each time, so learners can practise as many times as they need without memorising a fixed set of questions.
Can multiple children use one account?
Yes. One account supports up to 3 grades, so you can add each child's grade and generate papers and notes for all of them under a single subscription.
What payment methods do you accept?
Payments are processed securely through PayFast, which supports all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard), instant EFT, and other South African payment methods.
Do I need to pay to try it?
No. Every new signup gets a free 7-day trial with no card required — up to 1 set of study notes and 2 exam papers per subject. You only pay if you choose to subscribe for unlimited access.
Does it work on a tablet or phone?
Yes. The app works on any modern device — desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Papers can be answered and marked directly in the browser, or printed for offline use.
What if I find an error in a paper?
Please email us at hello@studysmartsa.co.za with the subject, grade, and a description of the error. We review all reports and use them to continuously improve content quality.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Monthly subscribers can cancel anytime with no penalties. Term and annual plans run for their full period.
Is my child's information stored?
No. We only store the parent's account details. No personal information about children is collected or stored, in full compliance with POPIA.
How does the progress report work?
Each child has their own progress report showing score history, weak topics, and improvement over time. If a weak area is detected, a focused practice paper can be generated for that topic.
What is the Exam Planner?
Add your child's exam dates and the planner auto-generates a full monthly study schedule — colour-coded by subject, with 2 sessions per day and intensity that increases as each exam approaches.
Is data stored on your servers?
Personalisation profiles, exam schedules, and local history are stored in your browser only. None of this data is sent to our servers.
Feedback
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