As always, we're committed to providing our learners with the tools they need to achieve academic success. We're proud to partner with Snapplify to provide learners with top-quality textbooks from leading publishers.
What does this mean?
All prescribed language setworks (and textbooks) can be purchased in either digital (available immediately) or hardcopy format (which be delivered to your doorstep).
Digital Library
All UCT Online High School learners will also have access to thousands of free digital books as part of the UCT Online High School digital library. Beyond offering thousands of books to learners anywhere in the world, the Snapplify Reader app includes several special learner accessibility features, such as text-to-speech and specialised font for dyslexic readers.
How to buy your learner's books in Engage:
Creating your learner’s account
Log into UCT Online High School’s Engage platform by clicking on the link below: https://uctonlineschool.snapplify.com/
Once the page has opened in your browser, click ‘Sign In’ and then sign in with Google. Important: Use your learner’s school account to sign in and make these purchases so they can access their textbooks. Please do not use any other email address.
You will now be logged into the UCT Online High School’s Engage platform. Assign the grade your learner is in so the list(s) about your learner’s grade shows.
Now click Join on the grade group that your learner is in. For grades 10 - 12, select the subject choices your learner needs access to.
To buy your prescribed textbooks, follow these simple instructions for purchasing books in Engage.
Snapplify Reader application (where the reading happens)
Once you’ve completed your purchase, you need to download and log into the Snapplify Reader app. You can download the app from GetSnapplify.com. The app is free and allows for offline reading, which is pretty handy if you're on the move or in places with limited or no internet connection.
Downloading your e-books in your Snapplify Reader application
Once you’ve purchased your e-books and downloaded the Snapplify reader app, read this article to assist you in downloading your e-books in your reader app: Downloading your e-books in the Snapplify Reader app
Snapplify Reader app features
A guideline to all of the great features within the Snapplify Reader app: Academic features in the Reader app
Support
If you have any questions or need help, do not hesitate to get in touch with the Snapplify Customer Service Team. Send a chat message in Engage using the Live Chat in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen (green icon). Their customer service team is on standby 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to assist you.
YourSchoolBox (Stationery)
New process through Engage:
Preparing for the new school year can be stress-free with Snapplify’s partnership with YourSchoolBox. This service allows you to conveniently order your learner's stationery and textbooks online, saving you time and effort while ensuring you get everything at competitive prices. Here’s how to get started and to get your 30% discount on your stationery list.
Set Up Your Learner's Snapplify Account:
Ensure your learner has a Snapplify account. Check that the correct curriculum level is selected in Engage so that the right grade list is linked to their account.
Access YourSchoolBox:
Navigate and click on Apps on the top toolbar next to Textbooks
Find YourSchoolBox and click on the Launch button
If you selected “Remember me” when signing in with your learner's school login screen, the system will take you automatically to your stationery list, if not, you will need to sign in again.
If you have gone directly to YourSchoolBox online store, you must “Sign in with Snapplify” to go straight to your stationery list with your pre-loaded 30% discount applied.
Select the “Sign in with Snapplify” option, this will take you directly to the stationery list for your child’s specific grade, eliminating the hassle of searching or mismatched lists.
Use your learner's School login credentials
Quick & easy ordering steps once you at your grade list:
Select your subjects
Select the subjects required using the check-boxes on the left.
Add or remove any products
You can customise your order by adding or removing quantities for products based on what you need. This flexibility lets you tailor your order exactly to your preferences.
Add to Cart
Once happy with your list, simply “Add to Cart” and add input “Students Name”
Checkout
Continue to checkout and make payment.
Delivered to your door!
Making Back2School Quick, Easy and Affordable!
If you have any questions or need help, please contact YourSchoolBox at hello@yourschoolbox.co.za