StudySmart SA

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All plans include — unlimited access

Up to 3 grades per account · Grades 4–12 · All CAPS subjects

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 follows the CAPS curriculum as published by the Department of Basic Education — correct topics, cognitive levels, and mark allocations per subject and grade.

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.