info@edu-smart.co.za 021 8796209 EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE GENERATION

OUR ACADEMIC MODEL
CAPS CURRICULUM IN A HYBRID MODEL
At Edusmart we offer the CAPS Curriculum within a blended or hybrid learning model This means that learners receive instruction from a teacher in a small group (between 10 and 12 learners) in Grades 1-7 where they use textbooks and write in their scripts, but also receive content via Google Classroom and submit some assignments digitally from Grades 4-7. Basic digital skills are taught from Grade 3 onwards.
FOUNDATION PHASE, INTERMEDIATE PHASE & SENIOR PHASE
Our main aim in the Foundation Phase is to equip our learners with the necessary building blocks for numeracy and literacy development, as well as social integration in a small group environment. In so doing, we ensure that they progress to the Intermediate and Senior Phases, empowered with a "backpack" filled with the required skill-set that can be built upon. In Grade 3 learners are exposed to Google products, such as Google Docs and Slides on a weekly basis. Learners in the Intermediate and Senior Phases access the CAPS curriculum on laptops (not tablets) via Google Classroom on a daily basis, as well as via face-to-face teaching and learning, using textbooks and scripts.
SUBJECTS OFFERED BASED ON THE CAPS CURRICULUM
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Foundation Phase / Grondslagfase
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Home Language / Huistaal (Afr. or English)
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First Additional Language / EAT (Afrikaans or English)
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Mathematics / Wiskunde
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Life Skills / Lewensvaardighede
Intermediate Phase
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Home Language / Huistaal
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First Additional Language / EAT
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Mathematics / Wiskunde
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Social Sciences / Sosiale Wetenskappe
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Natural Sciences / Natuurwetenskappe
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Life Skills / Lewensvaardighede (Drama/Music, Visual Arts, PSW)
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(Drama/Musiek, Visuele Kunste, PSW)
Senior Phase / Seniorfase
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Home Language / Huistaal
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First Additional Language / EAT
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Mathematics / Wiskunde
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Life Orientation / Lewensoriëntering
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Social Sciences / Sosiale Wetenskappe
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Natural Sciences / Natuurwetenskappe
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EMS / EBW


Meet our management team
The dedicated souls whose daily, behind the scenes efforts drive the functioning of the school outside the classroom

Marianne Bezuidenhout
Director, founder, capacity builder and soul of the Edusmart Group, Marianne is a dedicated innovator with over 39 years' experience as an educator, having worked at schools both prestigious as well as needy. Marianne has an unyielding passion for providing education that goes the extra mile and dares to think outside of the box.

Deon Bezuidenhout
General Manager, STEM Teacher, all-round fixer and go to man on all things practical. With a background in aeronautical engineering and decades of experience as a programmer and CEO of a company delivering bespoke software to its clients, Deon keeps things running smoothly every day.

Esther Stoltz
Principal and in-school mom of Edusmart Academy, Esther is a dedicated educator with 27 years' experience as an educator in various fields and schools across the country. Esther is passionate and driven, keeping Edusmart Academy running in tip-top shape.

Michelle Heyns
Administration Manager and eternal ray of sunshine, Michelle is the first line of enquiry at Edusmart Academy. If something needs to be found, filed, remembered or questions need to be answered, Michelle will get it done. Service with a smile, always.