Oxford University Press SA puts four school dictionaries under R200 as learners turn to AI
Four school dictionaries priced below R200 aim to help learners in Grades 4 to 9 build the language skills needed to understand and evaluate online answers AI and online searches can give learners an answer in seconds. But finding a translation is not the...Oxford’s Literacy Magazine: A,B,See! vol. 4
In the 2026 edition of Oxford’s literacy magazine, A, B, See!, we build on the themes of the third issue and explore the transition that learners make from learning to read to reading to learn, and...More than 2,000 Eastern Cape teachers put coding and phonics at the top of the training list
Workshop feedback shows educators want development that keeps pace with changing classrooms and support that continues after the session Feedback from more than 2,000 Eastern Cape teachers shows that educators want professional development that helps them solve...Almost half of 1,300 Gauteng teachers request further support after training
Feedback from Oxford University Press South Africa’s teacher training workshops points to demand for continued classroom support in mathematics, literacy and coding Almost half of the 1,308 Gauteng educators who attended professional-development...
2026 Blisters for Bread Charity Family Walk
Walking together for a future where no child learns on an empty stomach Did you know that 3 out of 4 children in the Western Cape go to school hungry every day? As part of our commitment to helping address childhood hunger, Oxford sponsored 100 tickets for...Beyond the curriculum: How Oxford titles support teachers
The combination of the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) instructional model, competence-focused learning design, and a clean, user-friendly layout sets Oxford’s textbooks for Zambia apart from conventional textbooks, making CBC implementation more practical and...Zambia’s Competence Based Curriculum FAQs
What is the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC)? The Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) is an approach to education that focuses on what learners know, can do, and can demonstrate – rather than simply what they know or can remember. It aims to develop knowledge,...The shift to competence-based learning and the role of English in the early years
Why Zambia is rethinking what and how learners learn Across Africa, education systems are undergoing significant transformation, and Zambia is no exception. The introduction of the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC), alongside evolving language policies in the Lower...
Wellness day 2026 focused on health, balance, and well-being.
On 26 June, our HR department hosted a vibrant Wellness Day that encouraged staff to take a well-deserved break, prioritise their well-being, and reconnect with themselves and one another. The day was packed with engaging activities to nurture...Teacher support gains ground in North West as more than 7,000 educators attend Oxford workshops
We have delivered 204 teacher workshops in North-West for the 2025/26 period, reaching 7,290 teacher attendees from 6,236 schools as part of our ongoing curriculum and classroom support programme. The workshops are designed to help...Oxford’s Maths Magazine: SUM IT UP vol. 4
We’re excited to share the latest edition of Sum It Up! our Mathematics magazine developed to support educators, learners, students, and lecturers on a journey of meaningful mathematical understanding. 🔍 What’s the focus of this edition? In this issue, we explore an...When Maths feels tough: How Oxford supports Grade 1–3 learners after Term 1
Here are some essential skills to help your child cope with Maths anxiety (Grades 1–3). If your child’s Term 1 Maths results left you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to do next, you’re not alone. For many South African learners, Maths becomes a source...Oxford Beyond Mathematics Practice Workbooks help build maths confidence among young learners
Mathematics is one of the most challenging subjects for young learners. It is also one of the most important gateway subjects for future study and careers in science, technology, and business. While South Africa’s overall matric pass rate continues to improve, the...7 Truths about Digital Readiness, and how education systems can get it right
Digital transformation isn’t just reshaping the world around us, it’s redefining what it means to teach and learn. Based on key insights that came from EdTech leaders, research partners like Injini Africa, practitioners, and the work being done across classrooms and...Peace is Oxford Children’s Word of the Year for 2025
More than a third choose peace as their word of the year AI is voted runner-up for second year in a row highlighting its ubiquitousness in daily life Six-seven is overwhelmingly voted slang word of the...Oxford’s Literacy Magazine: A,B,See! vol. 3
In the 2025 edition of our Oxford literacy magazine, we build on the themes of the second volume with the focus on how Mother Tongue-based Bilingual Education (MTbBE) is gaining traction as a transformative approach to improving literacy and encouraging educational...NCV Fundamentals: Life Skills and Computer Literacy
Join Latiefa Abdullah for this webinar where as she addresses the critical concepts identified by lectures at our workshops on Life Skills and Computer Literacy during our recent NCV Fundamentals campaign. Click below to watch the...Educational Psychology in Social Context 7e
Professor Joanne Hardman, Professor in Educational Psychology at UCT, and co-author of Educational Psychology in Social Context 7e, shares her thoughts on learning theories as well as neurodivergence and neurotypical development. Ready to discover what Professor...Supply Chain Management 3e Explained: What You Need to Know.
Join editor and author Mark Maritz as he unpacks the updates implemented for the new edition for Supply Chain Management, publishing October 2025. Click below to watch the full...Oxford University Press SA extends inclusive and accessible education with a new braille edition.
Oxford’s new series brings authentic representation and accessible design to early literacy while going a step further by extending inclusion through a Braille edition for blind and low-vision learners. Oxford University Press South Africa (OUPSA) has developed...Beyond the Textbook: Why Classrooms Need Smart Maths Platforms
South Africa is facing a national crisis in mathematics education. Nearly 500 schools have withdrawn maths as a subject entirely, a stark indicator of a system under strain. While the government continues to champion STEM initiatives, the reality in classrooms tells a...South Africa has a skills development problem – what about the TVET solution?
A lack of vocational training hampers skills development, something TVETs do address, but several factors are hindering their success South Africa is blessed with a relatively young population – according to Stats SA, around 20.8 million of the 63.1 million...
Blisters for Bread 2025 – Stepping up for a cause!
Oxford University Press participated in the Peninsula School Feeding Association’s (PSFA) 57th annual Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk on Sunday, 31 August 2025, at the Green Point Sports Ground in Cape Town. PSFA aims to raise awareness of childhood hunger...
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