Frequently Asked Questions
Information about online lessons, language tuition, reading development, exam preparation and Reader and Scribe support.
General
What services does Midrand Reading Academy offer?
Online Afrikaans and English tuition, reading intervention through the Wise Eye Reading Programme, exam preparation, and Registered Reader and Scribe services.
Which grades do you teach?
Grade 4 to Grade 12.
Do you teach both Home Language and First Additional Language?
Yes. Tutoring covers Afrikaans and English, Home Language and First Additional Language.
Are lessons online or in person?
Lessons are online and one-on-one.
Lessons
How long is each lesson?
Please contact Midrand Reading Academy to discuss lesson arrangements.
How often should my child attend lessons?
Support is personalised to each learner. Please make an enquiry to discuss the learner’s needs.
What equipment does my child need for online lessons?
Please contact Midrand Reading Academy to discuss what is needed for online lessons.
Curriculum and Support
Are lessons aligned with the CAPS curriculum?
Yes. Tuition is CAPS-aligned. Afrikaans tutoring is fully aligned with the South African CAPS curriculum, and English support follows the learner’s school curriculum and CAPS requirements where applicable.
Do you help with homework?
Personalised support is based on the learner’s grade, language level and schoolwork. Please enquire about the learner’s specific needs.
Do you prepare learners for tests and examinations?
Yes. Exam preparation is available for Afrikaans and English learners in Grades 4–12.
Can you help with writing, speeches, oral preparation, literature, poetry, and comprehension?
Approved tuition coverage includes writing, oral preparation, literature, poetry and comprehension. Please enquire about the learner’s specific language and level.
Wise Eye Reading Programme
What does the Wise Eye Reading Programme focus on?
Effective eye muscle movement, vocabulary, fluency while reading—which increases reading speed—and comprehension.
Who may benefit from reading development?
Please contact Midrand Reading Academy to discuss the learner’s reading development needs.
How is reading development different from subject tutoring?
Wise Eye is a reading development service focused on eye muscle movement, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Subject tutoring supports the approved Afrikaans or English curriculum coverage.
Reader and Scribe
What is a Reader and Scribe?
The Registered Reader and Scribe service supports learners who have approved examination accommodations.
Who may use Reader and Scribe support?
Learners with approved examination accommodations, subject to their school or assessment body’s requirements.
How are Reader and Scribe services arranged?
They are arranged according to the accommodation requirements of the learner’s school or assessment body. Please contact Midrand Reading Academy.
Progress and Communication
How are lessons personalised?
One-on-one lessons use individual learning plans and support based on the learner’s grade, language level and schoolwork.
Will parents receive feedback?
Please contact Midrand Reading Academy to discuss communication about the learner’s support.
How is learner progress monitored?
Please contact Midrand Reading Academy to discuss the learner’s individual learning plan and support.
Have another question?
Contact Midrand Reading Academy to discuss your learner’s needs.