Your child deserves more than just a desk in a classroom - they deserve to be understood, supported and inspired.
Hippodrome Academy is an alternative high performance learning centre with tutor and theme based educational solutions. It is a safe, nurturing space for children who feel lost, overlooked, anxious, or misunderstood in mainstream education.
Whether your child has a formal diagnosis like ADHD, anxiety or depression, or they simply need smaller classes, calmer spaces, and a gentler approach we’re here to help them thrive.
We walk alongside each learner, offering international curricula, professional emotional support, sensory-themed environments, and a 1:8 tutor to learner ratio that ensures your child is never just a number.
Why Hippodrome Academy
Hippodrome Academy is a specialised tutoring facility for home-school registered learners with neurodivergent conditions and those struggling in traditional classrooms. We provide a full-day academic environment supported by trained tutors, themed learning spaces, and integrated emotional well-being programs.
Located in Garsfontein, Pretoria, the Academy fills a crucial gap in education by consolidating personalised instruction, tutor support, and necessary resources into one cohesive offering.
Your childs day
Academic Curriculum
Whether you have chosen the Cambrilearn or GED curricula your child is in excellent hands. Our tutoring is tailored to meet the diverse learning needs of neurodivergent learners and those requiring additional support. It is designed to challenge and inspire learners, providing a solid foundation for their educational journey.
Integrated Well-being
Our on-site Well-being and Learning Support Team ensures the
integrated emotional well-being of of our learners nurturing their emotional, social, and cognitive skills.
The Academy has an exclusive partnership with medical professionals including paediatric neurologists, educational and clinical psychologists, occupational therapists and others, one of which is on site at all times.
Themed Learning Spaces
Our themed learning spaces are designed to create a stimulating and immersive learning environment that caters to the unique learning styles of our learners.
Success Stories
Sophia
"Hippodrome Academy provided me with the personalized support I needed to thrive academically and embrace my neurodivergent conditions."
Ethan
"The integrated emotional well-being programs at Hippodrome Academy have been instrumental in helping me overcome academic challenges and build confidence."
Ava
"I am grateful for the inclusive and supportive environment at Hippodrome Academy, which has empowered me to excel academically and emotionally."