At Elsen Academy,
we help children who learn differently to reach their full potential so that they can thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Learning Streams
Are you struggling with a school where:
• they don’t understand your child’s needs
• your child feels frustrated, anxious, and where your child starts to believe they are the problem
• homework becomes a daily struggle
• confidence and motivation drop
• behaviour issues increase
• they fall further behind while no one truly knows how to help
• you’re stuck in endless meetings, feeling unheard and exhausted
A supportive school experience that builds confidence, progress, and peace of mind.
Personalised Support
Class size capped at 14, tailored
support and individual
attention help your child
understand their own
neurodivergence and learn in a way that works for them.
Emotional Safety
A nurturing environment
where children feel seen,
valued and safe to be
themselves based on our 4
pillars – honesty, empathy,
acceptance and respect.
Future-Ready Skills
An enhanced curriculum
following CAPS that builds
confidence, independence,
and life-long learning habits to prepare learners for a world that extends beyond school.
We know how heartbreaking it is to watch your child struggle in a system that doesn’t understand them. You’ve tried tutors, long nights of homework, and endless meetings, but your child still feels unseen. You’re not alone. And you’ve come to the right place.
“Elsen gave my child back their smile. For the first time, school isn’t something to survive – it’s somewhere they belong.” – Parent of a Grade 7 learner
6:1
learner-teacher ratio for individual attention
1000's
of learners helped regain confidence and academic success
20 Years
supporting learners with barriers to learning
Download our
5 steps to helping overwhelmed children guide
So you can stop feeling stuck and unsupported and instead watch your child thrive in a school that truly understands them
1. Connect with us
Book a tour or contact our admissions team to talk about your child’s needs. We’re here to listen and guide you.
2. Personalised consultation
Meet with our Senco and principal to assess how we can support your child with the right academic stream, therapies, and classroom environment.
3. Enrol and being the journey
Start the enrolment process with confidence, knowing your child will be learning in a place where they are understood, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
At Elsen Academy, we know that you want to be a confident and supported parent of a thriving child. In order to do that, you need a school that understands and supports your child’s unique needs.
The problem is that mainstream schools aren’t designed for learners with barriers which makes you feel worried, frustrated and unsure of what to do next.
We believe every child deserves to feel capable included and understood. We understand how painful it is to watch your child struggle in a system that doesn’t fit, which is why we spend over 20 years helping learners grow in confidence through personalised teaching, therapy and emotional support.
elsen@elsen.co.za
21 Bird Street, Central
Gqeberha, 6001
+27 41 582 3289
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