Applications
- Word processing
- Spreadsheets
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CAT tutoring
Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Tutors
One-to-one CAT tutoring for Grades 10 to 12 — word processing, spreadsheets, databases and practical exam preparation, online or in person.
- CAT for Grades 10–12, CAPS and IEB
- Theory and practical support
- Online and in-person lessons
At a glance
- Tutoring style
- One-to-one
- CAT
- Grades 10–12, CAPS and IEB
- Support
- Theory and practical
- Lessons
- Online or in person
Topics
What a CAT tutor can help with
CAT is often requested alongside another subject, such as Maths — tell us everything you need in one request.
Web & digital skills
- Web design and HTML
- Digital literacy
Theory
- Systems technologies
- Information management
- Social implications
Practical & exam preparation
Whether you need to catch up on earlier grades' work or prepare for the practical and theory papers, tell us where you're starting from.
- Catching up on Grades 10–11 work
- Matric practical preparation
- Matric theory preparation
These are examples of what students have asked for, not a closed list. Tell us your specific topic when you request a tutor.
Straight answers
What you can expect
Online tutoring
One-to-one online lessons are available wherever you are.
Across South Africa
You can request in-person tutoring anywhere in South Africa.
We do the matching
We find the tutor for you, based on what you tell us you need.
How it works
How matching works
Tell us what you need
Share your grade, whether you need theory or practical support (or both), and whether you'd prefer online or in-person lessons.
We match you with a CAT tutor
We look for a tutor who covers those topics at your level, and who fits your schedule and area.
Start lessons
Once we've found your tutor, you arrange lesson times directly with them.
Lesson options
Online or in person
Online CAT tutoring
Screen sharing works well for CAT — your tutor can walk through spreadsheets, documents and databases with you step by step.
Best for
- Working through spreadsheets, documents or databases on a shared screen
- Catching up on one specific application
- Learners already comfortable navigating a computer
In-person CAT tutoring
You can request in-person CAT lessons anywhere in South Africa, and we'll look for a tutor who can meet you. If that isn't practical where you are, we'll offer online lessons instead.
Best for
- Learners who prefer working alongside someone
- Building confidence with a new application
- Structured practical practice
Pricing
What CAT tutoring costs
These rates apply to monthly tutoring packages.
| Monthly package | Rate per hour |
|---|---|
| 5 hours | R270 |
| 10 hours | R265 |
| 15 hours | R260 |
| 20 hours | R255 |
Once-off lessons are also available and may be priced differently from our monthly packages.
Feedback
What parents and students are saying right now
Feedback from families we have worked with across South Africa.
We are happy with the progress
All went well
Zintle is amazing
Questions
Common questions
What does CAT stand for?
CAT stands for Computer Applications Technology — a practical school subject covering word processing, spreadsheets, databases and web basics.
Which grades can request CAT tutoring?
CAT tutoring is for Grades 10 to 12.
Can a tutor help me catch up on earlier CAT work?
Yes, if you need to recap Grade 10 or 11 CAT work before moving on to Matric content, tell us when you request a tutor.
Can you help with CAT practical assessments?
Yes, we match tutors who can help with both the practical and theory components of CAT.
Is CAT the same as IT or Computer Science?
No. CAT focuses on practical computer applications — word processing, spreadsheets, databases and web basics — rather than the programming and computer theory covered in IT or Computer Science.
Can I get CAT tutoring online?
Yes, online CAT lessons are available anywhere in South Africa.
Can I request an in-person CAT tutor?
You can request in-person CAT lessons anywhere in South Africa, and we will look for a tutor who can meet you.
What should I send when requesting a CAT tutor?
Your grade, whether you need theory or practical support (or both), and whether you would like online or in-person lessons.
What does CAT tutoring cost?
Monthly packages are priced by how many hours you book each month — the more hours, the lower the hourly rate. Once-off lessons are also available and may be priced differently.
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