About Us

Ethos, Vision, Mission & Values

Academy Private School is dedicated to unlocking the potential of every student, ensuring they achieve personal success and become responsible citizens. The school’s comprehensive education focuses on individual abilities and chosen goals, fostering critical thinking, technology skills, and lifelong learning.

Our 5 core values = Our 5 keys to success

Courage: Willingness to take risks, be innovative, and embrace change. Courage is closely linked to honesty and integrity (knowing and doing what is right). It takes courage to be honest, to admit when you are wrong, and to take responsibility for your mistakes. Learn the value of courage by doing what is hard for you to do.
Commitment: Commitment to excellence, and a lifelong love for learning.
Respect: Valuing self as you do others, their differences and their property. Cultural acceptance and kindness to others. Respect in relationships builds feelings of trust, safety, and wellbeing.
Discipline: When you are disciplined, you are able to stay focused on your goals and keep your school work a top priority. This focus translates well into life outside of school, helping you maintain high standards in every area of life.
Teamwork: Cooperating, communicating, and collaborating (21st century skills) to achieve a common goal.

Future Focused Education

Academy Private School equips students with 21st-century knowledge and skills, empowering them to make a meaningful impact on local, national, and global scales. Our innovative, student-centered learning environment, driven by cutting-edge technology, prepares students for success in a competitive global economy.

The integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) into the curriculum underscores its importance in various disciplines and everyday life. This approach cultivates innovation, critical thinking, and the development of new technologies, preparing students to thrive as 21st-century innovators and leaders

School Achievements

Academy Private School has consistently maintained high pass rates, receiving awards from the WCED for achieving 90% – 100% overall pass rates and notable improvements in subject pass rates, particularly in Physical Sciences. Additionally, our students have excelled academically, earning A symbols and pursuing prestigious courses at top universities and colleges. In the realm of sports, several students have earned provincial and national colours, showcasing the school’s holistic approach to education.

In 2022, the school was once again recognized for maintaining a 100% pass rate, with one of their top students, Tumi, receiving a special award for her outstanding achievements.

e-Books And Technology Requirements

Introduction to eBooks

Academy Private School embraced the eRevolution in 2014.

Since January 2014, all high school class textbooks are exclusively available as eBooks for classroom use.

Parents are responsible for acquiring the relevant grade eBooks from the school’s Online eBook store and ensuring they are properly loaded onto the student’s tablet or laptop.

Available Grades for Ebooks

Grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 eBooks can be purchased online.

Purchasing Options

eBooks can be bought with either a 1-year license or a perpetual license.

The 1-year license comes at a significantly reduced price, sometimes less than half the regular cost, providing access for 1 year from the date of purchase.

For indefinite access, the perpetual license is available at the full price of the eBook.

LAPTOP / TABLET PC

All high school students (including grade 7s starting January 2021) must have a tablet PC or laptop for daily classroom use.

The recommended device is an Asus Chromebook C204.

It’s essential that parents ensure their child’s Chromebook, tablet PC, or laptop meets the minimum specifications for effective use.

Minimum Specifications:

AMD Dual-Core/Intel i3
4GB RAM Memory
32GB Storage Capacity
Bluetooth, WiFi, USB Port/SD card reader
8 Hours battery life

Why Chromebooks?

Versatility in Learning: Chromebooks support a wide range of educational applications and software, enabling students to engage in various learning activities, from coding to content creation.
Integration with Google Suite: They seamlessly integrate with Google’s suite of educational tools, facilitating collaborative projects, document creation, and seamless communication.
Cost-Efficient: Chromebooks are generally more budget-friendly than traditional laptops or tablets, allowing schools to invest in more devices, ensuring greater accessibility for students.
Easy Management for Educators: They can be centrally managed by teachers and administrators, making it straightforward to monitor student activities, distribute assignments, and ensure a secure online environment.
Cloud-Based Storage: With Chromebooks, students can easily save and access their work in the cloud, reducing the risk of lost assignments and allowing for seamless transitions between devices.
Focus on Collaboration: Chromebooks are designed to encourage collaboration, allowing students to work together on projects, share ideas, and learn from one another.

Learn more about our Robotic STEAM Education programme, view our online uniform store, learn how to download the prescribed eBooks and login to ChildCloud on E-Campus

Good Education Starts With Great Teachers

Academy Private School is managed by a Board of Directors together with the School Management Team. The Executive Directors, the school’s Principal and the school’s Deputy Heads make up the members of the School Management Team