Online classes for kids in South Africa
Live one-on-one classes with real teachers from India, for families in Durban, Johannesburg, Pietermaritzburg and across South Africa. Tamil, Telugu and Hindi for children of Indian South African families, plus Vedic Maths and Abacus.
School and learning in South Africa
South Africa has one of the world's largest communities of Indian origin, centred on Durban and KwaZulu-Natal, with Tamil, Telugu and Hindi heritage. Our language classes help children read, write and speak the language their grandparents spoke.
Class times and the weekend
South Africa is 3.5 hours behind India. 4 pm in Durban or Johannesburg is 7:30 pm in India, a comfortable evening slot for our teachers. The weekend in South Africa is Saturday and Sunday.
When we reply
Within 1 hour on WhatsApp, 5:30 am to 5:30 pm South African time, Monday to Saturday.
Cities we teach families in
Durban, Johannesburg, Pietermaritzburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, and anywhere else in South Africa.
Classes families in South Africa choose
- TamilAges 4 to adult
- TeluguAges 4 to adult
- HindiAges 4 to adult
- Vedic MathsAges 6 – 16
- AbacusAges 5 – 12
- EnglishAges 3 to adult
Preparing for a Hindi certificate? Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha coaching is available online in South Africa too.
Questions from families in South Africa
Can you help my child reconnect with Tamil or Telugu?
Yes. Classes cover letters, reading, writing and everyday conversation, so children can understand family, songs and prayers in the language.
Do you teach Hindi to children in Durban and Johannesburg?
Yes. Hindi classes run live online from the first letters through to confident reading, writing and conversation.
How does the time difference with South Africa work?
South Africa is 3.5 hours behind India. 4 pm in Durban or Johannesburg is 7:30 pm in India, a comfortable evening slot for our teachers.
When do you reply to families in South Africa?
We reply on WhatsApp within 1 hour during our working hours, which are 5:30 am to 5:30 pm South African time, Monday to Saturday.
What if my child doesn't click with the teacher?
We change the teacher for free. Just tell us on WhatsApp.
Your child's next teacher, one message away.
See your child actually enjoy their next class. One free demo with a real teacher, live on Zoom at a time that fits your evenings. Tell us your child's class, subject and a comfortable time, and we'll set it up, usually within the same day.