The Edusmart Group creates welcoming
school environments for neurodivergent learners

We are based in Strand, Western Cape, South Africa.

Our Schools

Edusmart Academy, together with Futuresmart Academy and Edusmart College, form the Edusmart Group of Schools.
For more information please visit our schools below.

Edusmart Junior Academy offers Foundation, Intermediate and Senior Phase learning in a supportive environment for children who experience silent barriers to learning such as ADD, ADHD, Tourette’s, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, and therefore need a smaller academic environment in which to thrive. We follow the CAPS Curriculum in Afrikaans and English for Grades 1 – 7. Edusmart Junior Academy is an Independent WCED registered primary school (0100000725).

Futuresmart Academy offers a unique, safe and nurturing environment for neurodivergent learners, especially those on the Autism Spectrum, or learners who experience high levels of anxiety. We focus on socio-emotional skills development, as well as on academic growth. From 2027 we offer an adapted CAPS in English with Afrikaans as Additional Language (Grade R to Grade 3). From Grades 4 – 7 learners follow an online American curriculum in English, facilitated by dedicated, compassionate teachers – who offer additional support in the form of active classroom activities.

Edusmart College is a safe, supportive learning environment for neurodivergent high school learners, as well as neurotypical learners who simply need a smaller classroom environment. We offer the CAPS curriculum in English and Afrikaans for Grades 8 & 9 (starting in 2027), as well as a choice between online assisted curricula at our Learning Lab for Grades 8-12. To read more about the different options available, please click on the green button below.

Futuresmart Africa NPC LOGO TRANSPARENT

Futuresmart Africa NPC is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting neurodivergent learners, and learners with learning barriers through bursaries and facility development. We create opportunities for learners to access quality education by funding scholarships, improving learning spaces, and upgrading school resources. We also endeavour to assist our 3 schools to afford therapeutic services on-site, such as occupational therapy, play therapy, speech therapy, and the services of a social worker and a psychologist.

“In our schools, square pegs are not expected to fit into round holes.
We step in where the mainstream can’t.” 

Nurturing Villages

We create nurturing villages where parents, teachers, administrative staff, facilitators and assistants or teachers in training act in each learner’s best interest.

  • Your children become our children.
  • They need our direction, comfort and calm.
  • As a village we explore, collaborate, create, learn and communicate.

We share our professional knowledge, expertise, insight, and commitment focusing on each child’s unique and natural development to face the exciting challenges of the 21st century.

Our Edusmart Group vision is to…

  • encourage and support our learners to believe in their abilities, and to develop a growth mindset.
  • provide our learners with a 21st century skills set.
  • foster values-driven and responsible citizens who will take care of the world

Parent Testimonials

“There are no words to describe how incredible this team of highly skilled teachers are. Their patience & love shine through. My son has grown in self-confidence, self-belief and loves school now. Our whole family is happier.

Janine van Niekerk
Grade 6 Mom
Edusmart Academy

A school so exceptional, I have all three of my children enrolled. Edusmart Academy and Edusmart College have truly been a wonderful choice for our family. The teachers are dedicated and create a supportive, welcoming environment where children are excited to learn and develop a real love for learning.

Thank you for giving our children not only quality education, but also so much care, encouragement and personal attention. It is a place where my children are genuinely happy, supported and inspired to grow every day.

Carla Eybers
Grade 7 & 11 Mom
Edusmart Academy & Edusmart College

Futuremart has changed everything for our son. His anxiety has disappeared. He feels encouraged to try his best and for the very first time he is achieving things beyond his dreams. He has made beautiful friends, he is eager to partake in activities, and he is finally demonstrating confidence and belief in himself.

Stacey Olivier
Intermediate Phase Mom
Futuresmart Academy

Upcoming Events

Every Friday is Friday Fun Day, where different skills are taught, e.g painting, baking, music and visual art appreciation. We also partake in leisure activities and once a term we have informative school outings, as well as opportunities to get to know the community and the world of work when we invite the Ambulance Services, the Police Service and Business People for informative talks.