Why Yellowwoods?

Yellowwoods is formally registered with Umalusi and has been given an excellent evaluation report from IQAA( Independent Quality Assurance Agency)

We are proud to be affiliated members of I.S.A.S.A.( Independent Schools Association of South Africa) ISASA’s mission statement depicts Quality, Values and Diversity.

The school is set in a perfect countryside of fields, trees, dams, wildlife, farms and fountains where our pupils are privileged to be able to enjoy a broad, holistic education, in a relaxed and aesthetic environment.

Teachers are able to take their classroom ‘outside’ which certainly enhances learning and instills a deep and spiritual appreciation for the environment.

Camaraderie and spirit between the pupils, teachers and parents is consistently heartwarming and supportive.

A nutritious lunch is served daily to the entire school before sport and prep sessions.

Reliable and safe transport is provided from Adelaide, Alice and Fort Beaufort.

Yellowwoods has excellent facilities. Two new classrooms were built in 2009 and our garage was converted into a classroom in 2011.

The average pupil-teacher ratio is 12:1. This allows for the teachers to focus on the individual, cater for specific needs and enrich top students in all the classes.

The classrooms are bright, comfortable, spacious and overflowing with high quality and excellent teaching aids including projectors and interactive whiteboards.

Each year the pupils participate in various Olympiads, such as Conquesta and we are proud of the excellent results achieved at Yellowwoods. Our overall Conquesta rating in 2009 was 71% – 12% above the national average.

We were placed in the top 20 internationally in our Computer Literacy results.

We celebrate the diversity of our students from varied cultural backgrounds.

Discipline: Yellowwoods is well-known and highly respected for its consistent, positive and highly-effective structure of discipline. Whilst practicing ‘zero tolerance’ of unacceptable behaviour, we encourage and teach kindness, respect, good manners and self-discipline. Independent schools are allowed – and required, to expel a child if deemed necessary. On enrolment, every child/parent/guardian formally commit themselves to our Code of Conduct (specifically recommended by the Independent Schools Association of South Africa).
Our administration department is always helpful and willing to provide you with any necessary information.