What we offer

What We Offer

We offer a CAPS aligned curriculum in the Foundation Phase – focusing on emotional regulation to prepare our students for the next phase of their educational journey.
From Grade 4 Onwards, learners follow an online American Curriculum, while continuing to learn in the traditional way, integrating with CAPS and active classroom lessons.

Individual Education Program (IEP)

Some learners on the ASD Spectrum require an individual education plan to equip them with Academic and Life Skills. At Futuresmart some of these learners also receive part of their daily lessons online via MobyMax, while also being taught face-to-face in a small group environment in order to flourish.

S.M.A.R.T. Programme

All students are exposed to an Enrichment Programme during school hours. This includes Art, Music, Chess, Dance, and STEM skills.

Occupational and speech therapists visit the school weekly to assist specific learners.

Academics

Foundation Phase

Our main aim in the Foundation Phase is to equip our learners with the necessary building blocks for numeracy and literacy development, as well as social integration in a small group environment.

Subjects

  • Home Language
  • First Additional Language
  • Mathematics
  • Life Skills

Intermediate Phase – Senior Phase (Grade 4 – 7)

Learners in the Intermediate Phase access the American Curriculum on laptops (not tablets) via My Online School, as well as through face-to-face teaching and learning based on the CAPS system. Students still receive individual assistance with the subjects they struggle with and also participate in weekly Art, Chess, Music (STEAM Programme) and Physical Education classes.

Subjects

English

Maths

Earth Science

Physical Science

Life Science

Extra Curricular Programme

We are housed in a residential area within the community, for the community, and focus on remedial teaching. Therefore, we do not offer traditional extra-mural activities. Our learners join clubs for cultural and sports activities outside school hours.

The following schools have generously agreed to allow our Futuresmarties to join their afternoon extra-curricular programme:

Beaumont Primary School at their campus in Somerset West. These costs are for the parents’ own account.

For more information, please view these links:

Henrik Louw Primary School at their campus in Strand, have offered the use of their sports and culture facilities to all students of Futuresmart Academy and Edusmart Academy. These costs will be for the parents’ own account.
For more information please contact Henrik Louw’s administrative offices @ 021 8531 045

Therapeutic Art classes offered at Futuresmart Academy, 68 Mills Street, Strand by Mrs. Tanya O’Connor on Mondays & Tuesdays.

  • (Gr. 1-3) 14:30 – 15:00
  • (Gr. 4-7) 15:15 – 16:15
  • (Contact Tanya on 0845881106 / banshee.tanya@icloud.com).
    These costs are for the parents’ own account.

Soccer Club with coach Karl Jansen (Shibobo) Wednesdays from 14:00-15:00 at Futuresmart Academy. These costs are for the parents’ own account.

For more information please contact Henrik Louw’s administrative offices @ 021 8531 045

The following enhancement sessions form part of our weekly school programme, and are included in our school fees:

  • Chess
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Social Worker
  • Psychologist
  • Remedial classes for individual learners
  • Active Living Skills for Foundation Phase learners
  • Dance with Mr. Angelo Arnolds
  • Drumming with teacher Kyle of DrumJoy
  • Stimuzone – basic robotics

The following Extra-Curricular activities are NOT covered by school fees:

  • Rugga Roots
  • Wicket Cricket
  • STEMNerds
  • Shift Netball
  • Guitar Lessons
  • Piano Lessons
Vocational Hub:

Certain learners who are currently accommodated in our senior IEP class will become part of a Vocational Skills Hub starting in January 2027

Social Awareness

Our learners are encouraged to make a difference in the community with active involvement with the SPCA, as well as with Tiny Feet, a local shelter for abandoned babies.

  • The SPCA: Teaching our learners kindness toward animals.
  • Tiny Feet Baby Safehouse: Supporting abandoned babies in our local community.
  • Beach Cleanup Initiative: Once a year our students go to Strand beach to clean litter, teaching them to care for the environment.
  • Clothing Donation: Drive to donate clothing to The Street Store – a global initiative providing clothing to the homeless.
Social Awareness

School Times & Aftercare

School fees

School Times

Our doors open at 7:20 every morning.
Official lessons start promptly at 8:00 for ALL Phases.

  • Class Times:
    Formal lessons end at 13:00. Aftercare starts directly after school.

Our school is situated in a residential neighbourhood. please assist us to respect our neighbours’ privacy and to ensure the safety of our learners!

We ask parents to respect the following rules regarding traffic in front of our schools:

  • Learners must dropped at the Front Door Gate by a parent or guardian and handed over to a designated staff member.
  • Parents must please make sure not to park in front of Natural Learning Academy (NLA) as the space in front of their property is reserved for their staff and parents.

Aftercare

Aftercare for all learners commences at 13:00.
Aftercare from 13:00 – 17:00 is included in the school fees for all learners.

Our school closes at 13:00 on Fridays and NO aftercare is offered on Fridays, Public Holidays, or during school holidays.

Remedial Sessions:

Remedial takes place during school hours.

A termly timetable is shared with parents via the class WhatsApp Group.