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Past papers, notes and practice for Grades 1–12
Learn each CAPS topic with notes, quizzes and flashcards, then practise it with real exam questions and memos.
- past papers for Grades 1–12, 2009 to 2026
- 13,000+
- memos to check your answers
- 9,400+
- exam questions sorted by CAPS topic
- 92,000+
- official languages with past papers
- 11
Figures from Hlayiso’s platform, October 2026. What’s available depends on the subject, grade and year.
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60+ subjects across Grades 1–12, including
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
- Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Life Skills
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- English
- Afrikaans
- isiZulu
How to revise a topic on Hlayiso
One topic, four steps. Here it is with Newton’s second law from Physical Sciences.
- 1. Read the notes
Notes that show the working
Each method is set out one step at a time, the way a memo marks it.
- 2. Test yourself
Find the gaps before the test
Each quiz marks your answers and explains the ones you got wrong.
- 3. Review the flashcards
Remember definitions and laws
Flip through the definitions and laws you have to quote in exams until you know them by heart.
- 4. Practise exam questions
Questions from real past papers
Pick the topic you just studied, answer the questions set on it, then mark your work with the memo.
Real Grade 12 Physical Sciences content, shown in the same views you get in the app.
All your study tools in one app
Notes and quizzes to learn a topic, past papers to practise it, and a planner to keep you on schedule.
Exam practice
Real past-paper questions, with the memos to check your work.
Past papersFind question papers and memos for your grade and subject, and filter by year, exam session and language.
Browse the library
Questions by topic92,000+ past-paper questions sorted by CAPS topic, so you can practise one topic at a time.
Exam BuilderChoose the topics you need and build your own practice paper from past-paper questions.
Learn a topic
Notes, practice and help for the CAPS topics you study.
Notes16,000+ lesson sections written to the CAPS syllabus, with worked examples.
Quizzes1,800+ exam-style quizzes, with an explanation for each answer.
Flashcards1,600+ ready-made decks for the definitions and formulas that come up in exams.
AI study chatAsk about a topic or a question you're stuck on and get a step-by-step explanation.
Snap SolveIn the appTake a photo of a printed question and see how to solve it, step by step.
Gen StudioMake your own practice quiz on the topic you're studying.
Stay on track
Plan your week and study with friends.
PlannerKeep tests, assignments and exam dates in one place and plan your week around them.
Exam CountdownSee how many days are left until each exam on your timetable.
Study CircleStart a group with friends from class and see when they're studying.
Leaderboard and streaksEarn XP as you study, keep a streak of study days and see where you rank.
After school
University and bursary listings from our partner Matric2Campus.
Plans and prices
Every plan includes notes, quizzes, flashcards and past papers. Paid plans remove ads and raise your daily limits.
Free
R0
No payment needed
- Notes, quizzes, flashcards, past papers and questions by topic, with daily limits
- AI study chat, 10 messages a day
- Includes ads
Basic
R49/month
or R392 a year (save 33%)
- No ads
- More notes, quiz explanations and topic questions each day
- AI study chat, 20 messages a day
Premium
R99/month
or R792 a year (save 33%)
- Everything in Basic
- Unlimited notes, quiz explanations and questions by topic
- AI study chat, 50 messages a day
Elite
R199/month
or R1,592 a year (save 33%)
- Everything in Premium
- AI study chat, 120 messages a day
- NBT Prep mock tests
For parents
Your child can start on the free plan today. Paid plans start at R49 a month, on the web or in the app.
Prices in rand. Premium and Elite are at launch prices.
Use it on the web or your phone
One account works on the web, iPhone, Android and Huawei. Your progress carries across.
On your phone
Get the app for iPhone, Android or Huawei. Snap Solve works in the app.
Questions from learners and parents
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Which grades and subjects are covered?
Grades 1 to 12, following the CAPS curriculum. There are 60+ subjects, from Life Skills and Natural Sciences in the lower grades to Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Accounting and History in high school, plus home and additional languages. You choose your grade and subjects when you sign up.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Creating an account is free, and the free plan includes notes, quizzes, flashcards, past papers, questions by topic and AI study chat, with ads and daily limits. No payment is needed to start.
How much do the paid plans cost?
Basic is R49 a month, Premium is R99 a month and Elite is R199 a month. Paying yearly costs R392, R792 or R1,592, which is 33% less than paying monthly. Paid plans remove ads and raise your daily limits, and Elite also includes NBT Prep.
I'm a parent. What does my child get for free?
Notes, quizzes, flashcards, past papers, questions by topic and AI study chat, with ads and daily limits. Paid plans remove the ads and raise the limits, from R49 a month, on the web or in the app.
Are the past papers in my language?
There are past papers in all 11 spoken official languages, from 2009 to 2026. What's available depends on the subject, grade and year, because not every paper is set in every language.
Does it follow CAPS?
Yes. Notes, quizzes and flashcards follow the CAPS topics for each subject and grade, and quiz questions use the command words and mark allocations you see in exams.
Can I use Hlayiso on a computer and on my phone?
Yes. It works in any web browser on a computer, tablet or phone. There are also apps on the App Store, Google Play and Huawei AppGallery, and one account works on all of them. Snap Solve, which reads a photo of a question, is only in the app.
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