Arden Academy was founded in 2017 by Leandra van Der Veen, a qualified and experienced Remedial Therapist and Teacher.

Arden Academy is registered with the Pestalozzi Trust and is in the process of being registered with the Department of Education.

The curriculum has an eclectic approach, drawing from appropriate global teaching methodologies, and is aligned with the Cambridge Curriculum.

• All the teachers and assistants are qualified and experienced.
• Teaching Methodology is non-traditional and pupil-lead.
• An eclectic, out of the box curriculum, makes teaching fun, practical and relevant.
• The belief is less is more. There is not an emphasis on home work or traditional assessments in the primary school.
• Arden Academy believes that children at mainstream level can be taught with learners that are presented with learning challenges.
• Class numbers are limited to no more than 10 per class, ensuring manageable teaching sizes and individual attention.
• The indoor and outdoor facilities promote a unique approach to teaching and learning in a country-farm school setting, complete with a dam and abundant bird life.

• The Arden Baby section has a low Adult – Child ratio (1:5).
• The Arden Junior and Primary sections have a low adult-child ratio (1:10).
• The Arden High section has a low adult-child ratio (1:10).
• Small Classes help the children feel secure, nurtured and supported in their learning needs.

Each learner is taught and challenged according to their OWN cognitive, emotional and physical pace and has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

At Arden Academy we offer intramural activities incorporated in the school day rather than after school.

• Arden Academy is committed to developing children and offers co curricular activities during school such as Drama, Fishing and Physical Education.
• Aftercare and holiday programs are available.
• Assessments and therapies are also offered onsite.
• A registered social worker facilitates the wellness needs of our learners.

• Arden Academy has an open door policy and parents are encouraged to meet with teachers for termly feedback.
• Partnering with families, so that each child can develop to the best of their potential, is essential.
• The Parent-Teacher app (Skooly) facilitates daily communication between parents and teachers.

• There is an initial parent interview and tour of the school facilities.
• Each learner has a trial week in the appropriate section of the school.
• The upfront enrollment fee plus the annual fee pro rata, secures a child’s position in the school.
• Learners are assessed through a variety of methods which forms the basis of their own Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• This process is facilitated through a multi-disciplinary approach where all the needs of the learner are addressed and regularly revisited.

• Classes are divided into Arden Baby (6 weeks – 2 years)
• Arden Junior (3 – 6 years)
• Arden Primary (7-12 years)
• Arden High (13-18 years)
• The large premises provide opportunities for the school to expand.

Arden Academy runs on a 3 term private school calendar.

Arden Academy is a multi – faith and multi – cultural school. Children are taught to respect each others religious and spiritual beliefs.