The school does not follow an exclusively academic admission policy. We prefer to acknowledge that society is inclusive, and that each pupil has been blessed with a unique set of gifts. Our role is to facilitate this potential and nurture each individual to reach their personal Everest.

We recognise that each pupil has a certain learning style within a variety of intelligences. Our teaching methodology encompasses the needs of each child within our strongly ‘pupil-centered’ approach.

In the Foundation, Intermediate and Senior phases, a ‘class teaching’ system is utilised, with specialised visiting staff. This further enhances our philosophy of a ‘pupil-centeredness’.

Learning is seen as ‘life-long’. We develop lateral thinking amongst pupils so that the concept of empowerment is intrinsic, and the making of responsible decisions is considered both vital and critical. In so doing we develop proactive, community minded citizens who are capable of taking their place anywhere on this diverse planet.

Further to our philosophy, at the Waterberg Academy we firmly believe that the generations of the future should be raised as “Free-range chickens” as opposed to “Battery hens”. Certainly, gone are the days where education was regarded as the filling of the pail and expecting children to regurgitate a set body of dogma. It is more about the lighting of a fire and encouraging each individual to fulfill their embryonic potential.

Small class size is entrenched in our code and learning is facilitated through hands-on, real world situations. Life skills are developed within the curriculum and lessons are developed with differentiation in mind.