Adele, Afrikaans tutor

Adele is an experienced educator and homeschooling specialist with over two decades of experience supporting learners from early childhood through to Cambridge IGCSE. She has extensive experience in curriculum development, learner-centred education and Cambridge International teaching.

She specialises in English and Afrikaans language education, creating engaging lessons that develop critical thinking, communication skills and academic confidence. Adele is passionate about helping every learner reach their full potential through personalised instruction, innovative teaching methods and a supportive learning environment.

Adele believes that every learner thrives when education is personalised, meaningful and engaging. Her teaching combines brain-based learning principles with experiential activities that encourage curiosity, creativity and independent thinking.

Her lessons focus on:

• Developing confidence and independent learning skills.
• Encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Using real-world applications to deepen understanding.
• Creating engaging, student-centred lessons.
• Supporting learners through personalised feedback and goal setting.
• Integrating technology where it enhances learning.

She is particularly experienced in working with homeschool learners and students who benefit from an individualised approach to education.

English Cambridge International | IGCSE English (0500)

Afrikaans Cambridge International

• IGCSE Afrikaans (0548)

English & Afrikaans Language Support

• Primary School
• Lower Secondary
• High School

Homeschool Support

• Curriculum guidance
• Academic planning
• General learning support
• Parent support and mentoring

• Cambridge IGCSE English (0500)
• Cambridge IGCSE Afrikaans (0548)
• Cambridge AS Level Afrikaans (8679)
• Essay writing and language development.
• Reading comprehension and language analysis.
• Examination techniques and revision strategies.
• Confidence building for assessments and examinations.

• Over 20 years of educational experience across homeschooling, classroom teaching and school leadership.
• Founder and Executive Director of an independent Cambridge International school.
• Extensive experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE English and Afrikaans, as well as Cambridge AS Level Afrikaans.
• Former Intermediate Phase Head of Department with experience teaching CAPS Grades 5 and 6.
• Long-standing leader within South Africa's homeschooling community.
• Established multiple homeschooling support groups and chaired the Eastern Cape Homeschooling Association for seven years.
• Experienced in curriculum design, teacher mentoring and educational leadership.
• Integrates brain-based learning and learner-centred teaching strategies into her lessons.

BProc (Law) - University of South Africa