Small classesOne-to-one supportSACAI & IMPAQ affiliated
5.0★★★★★ Google reviews
Why families choose us
Every learner seen, supported and encouraged
Personalised learning
Lessons shaped around how each learner learns best.
Caring, supportive environment
A loving, safe space where children feel at home.
Dedicated teaching team
Educators who know every learner by name.
Overcoming learning barriers
Challenges spotted early and worked through together.
Engaging activities
Sports days, showcases, art and cultural events.
About us
Shaping futures with care & purpose
Shepherds Academy is a private educational institution in Cape Town that provides a supportive, caring and personalised learning environment for Grades 4 to 12.
Individual attention and personalised academic support
Learning challenges identified and addressed early
A safe, encouraging space to grow academically and personally
Shepherds Academy started with one mother and one child. Her daughter was struggling in a school system that did not make room for different ways of learning, and after facing bullying and the loss of a friend to suicide, she needed something different.
So she took her daughter out of that school and opened the Shepherds Academy tutor centre. Word spread, and soon other parents and learners were asking for the same care.
1717 April 2017Our tutor centre opened its doors
Affiliations & certifications
Recognised support you can trust
We are affiliated with respected education bodies, and our educators hold specialised certifications to support learners, including during exams.
Affiliations
SACAIIMPAQThink Digital
Certifications
Invigilation Certification
Facilitation Certification
Reader Certification
Scribe Certification
Life at the academy
Academy gallery
A glimpse into life at Shepherds Academy, from sports days and student showcases to creative activities and outdoor adventures.
Sports daysStudent showcasesCultural performancesArt exhibitionsFun engagement days
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What parents say
Rated 5.0 by our families
5.0★★★★★Google reviews
“Absolutely amazing. I went from being stressed out every day wondering whether my child will get the attention he needs in order to pass the year for 9 months, to switching to Shepherds Academy in 2 days and my son showing me the great potential and great marks. The teachers at Shepherds truly show the meaning of children come first and they really do everything they can to make sure your child is not left behind. Thank you guys so much. It has been an amazing 2 months with you and because of your hard work and dedication, my son will pass grade 8 after basically failing the first 2 terms in another private school that's not willing to help the children at all.”
Alicia Yeates, parent
“Highly recommend this school. Small classes made a huge difference to my child. She gets the help from her teacher, when she doesn't understand he's always there to help, repeating a method over to make sure she understands or offers extra lessons. Sacrificing time for the kids.”
Charmaine Retief, parent
“Before Shepherds I dreaded to pick up my son from school, hoping he’d come home without tears and constant anxiety. The public school system is broken, we then looked at Shepherds as an alternative where our son can get one to one attention and tutoring. Shepherds’ tutors are so friendly and professional, they make each child feel like an individual that matters. Since moving our son here he hasn’t cried once and he comes home with a smile.”
Rondine Carstens, parent
“Karen and her team are amazing. Loving, kind, compassionate and they really do have a passion for children and teaching.”
