Academic Coaching in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Pretoria or online
Our greatest teaching tool is our passion. We get involved — head and heart — and have a vested interest in seeing our students grow.
We aren’t just about teaching students how to pass a subject
Our Academic Coaches are there to enhance a student’s general academic experience and equip them with tools and strategies to help them ‘win the game of school.’
The role of the coach is to facilitate the growth of a student into a productive, effective, and independent learner by teaching them academic and life leadership skills. Coaches work towards a global improvement in all academic skills and their effectiveness can be measured by a learner’s overall academic performance.
The Academic Coaching course spans several academic and life-leadership skills. These skills impact all of the subjects a student is taking, and ultimately their effectiveness in their future endeavours — university, their careers, and beyond.
Academic Coaching curriculum
Fundamentally, the role of the academic coach is to facilitate the student’s growth from reactive to proactive and, ultimately, from dependent to independent.
Sleep
Tools for better quality, quantity, and consistency.
Exercise
Importance and implementation.
Diet
Strategies for healthier eating.
Wellbeing & Energy Management
Becoming more productive.
Alertness & Stress Management
Situational tools for shifting alertness levels.
Examination Anxiety
Understanding autonomic arousal.
Mindset & Motivation
Goals, confidence and attitude.
Focus & Productivity
Getting the most out of an hour.
Formatting & Habits
Optimise your routine.
Time Management & Organisation
Life leadership skills.
Learning, Study Skills & Mnemonics
Working smart.
Note-taking Techniques
Taking advantage of class time.
Examination Techniques
Learning to beat the game.
Proactivity, Independence & Interdependence
Taking responsibility.
The tools, strategies and focus areas are tailored to each student after a comprehensive assessment of their strengths, weaknesses, and needs.
Tools for better sleep
Teaching note-taking techniques to a student who is not sleeping well, eating well, and doing some kind of regular exercise really is like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. Despite this, there is so much hype around teaching students study techniques and learning modalities and very little emphasis on the fundamentals.
The reality is that a student really can drastically improve their focus, alertness, energy, and effectiveness by making a few small tweaks to their sleeping habits.
How we operate
Initial Consultation
We begin with a personalised consultation at our Fourways assessment centre, where we gain a thorough understanding of the student’s academic background, study approach, and long-term goals. This process includes both a qualitative discussion and a detailed analysis of their academic performance to ensure we tailor our approach to their unique needs.
Tutor Matching
If tuition is recommended, we carefully select a tutor from our team who aligns with the student’s learning style and personality. Since we work directly with our tutors — not as an agency — we ensure that every student is paired with a mentor they can trust, connect with, and feel motivated to learn from.
Personalised One-on-One Tuition
Lessons take place in the comfort of your home or at school, providing a structured yet flexible learning experience. Tutors establish a strong working relationship with the student, ensuring that lessons are engaging, effective, and aligned with their curriculum. Progress is monitored continuously, with structured work assigned between sessions to reinforce learning and track improvement.
What our families say
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Ready to bring out the best in your child?
Speak to our team about a personalised one-on-one tuition programme — in Johannesburg, Cape Town, or online.