Where does my child start?
We start with a conversation about your child’s needs and, where appropriate, a placement assessment. The aim is to find a starting point that fits their current skills.
Study With Sadie · Helderberg
Learning outside the lines
I’m Sadie. I create completely individualised, neurodiverse-friendly learning days. No two students’ days look the same, and neither does the way we approach their curriculum.
I blend curriculum content with resources I’ve written for neurodiverse learners. The SPARK Method helps students work through reading, processing and attention barriers, while GED builds practical skills and Cambridge focuses on applying knowledge.
Academic support for ages 12–19 · Hillside Farm
In a parent’s words
Christel Venter
“My son has grown more confident after being tutored by Sadie.”
Read Christel’s experience
“Sadie is an absolutely fantastic tutor! She is extremely organised and knows her stuff! My son has grown more confident after being tutored by Sadie. She makes learning enjoyable, she is patient, encouraging and takes the time to make sure every concept is clear. She is also very kind and supportive. We are very grateful for her guidance.”
“She is patient and supportive and adapts her lessons to suit individual needs…”
“Christian is always excited about his lessons…”
Meet Sadie Kruger · Founder
First, I want to understand your child.
What comes easily? Where do they get stuck? What do they enjoy? These are the things I want to understand before we decide how to work together.
My background in music psychology, with a special focus on adolescent development, along with my years of teaching in alternative education and working with neurodiverse students, guide my individualized and neurodivergent-friendly approach to teaching.
I stay with a concept until your child understands it, can use it and feels confident. If one explanation doesn’t click, we try another route: different steps, a story or an example that makes sense to them. Some days the right support is a pause and a conversation before we return to the work. As I get to know each learner, I can help them build practical tools alongside academic skills.
Sadie
Let’s talk about your childWhat support looks like
Teaching the child
in front of me.
What if something hasn’t clicked yet?
We slow down and try another way in: smaller steps, a story that makes the idea concrete, or a different route to the same answer. We move on when your child can explain and apply it, not just repeat it.
What if my child needs a pause?
I pay attention to what helps each learner feel ready to continue. That may mean listening, taking a short break or changing how we approach the task. Learning works better when your child has room to be themselves and feels supported.
Will I know how my child is doing?
Learners have weekly progress check-ins and take part in setting their schedules and goals. Termly assessments and individual feedback help track progress. Parents can expect clear communication and shared goals.
Your visit starts here
Come and see Hillside Farm.
The people and the place matter. Take a look around the learning environment, then come and meet Sadie to discuss your child.
Academic pathways
Where are they heading?
Whether your child is building foundations or getting ready for exams, we’ll discuss the route that fits their current learning and goals.
GED
Build the foundations first, then prepare for the exams.
- Reading, writing and maths foundations
- Practice and preparation at the learner’s pace
- GED test preparation and mock exams
Cambridge
Support alongside your child’s Cambridge curriculum.
- Lower Secondary support
- IGCSE exam preparation
- AS-Level exam preparation
SAT
Focused preparation for reading, writing and maths.
- Subject practice and revision
- Timed questions and exam strategy
- Practice tests and confidence with the format
CAPS support: Available through private academic support. Contact Sadie to discuss the subjects and level needed.
Who registers my child for exams? Parents remain responsible for exam registration, external curriculum platforms and any required practical arrangements. Study With Sadie provides academic support and exam preparation.
Applications & fees
Start with the application pack.
Download the application forms to begin. Fees start from R3 600 per month and are determined by the number of days a learner attends. Not every student attends five days a week.
Important attendance note
Students between the ages of 12 and 15 attend a minimum of four days a week. Group sessions run Monday–Friday, 09:00–13:30, subject to availability.
Plan your week & year
The week at Hillside Farm.
Our term calendar follows WCED school holidays. Sadie also plans around each learner’s pathway and exam schedule.
- Group sessions
- Monday–Friday · 09:00–13:30
- Private lessons
- Monday, Wednesday & Thursday · booked hourly
- Exam seminars
- Tuesday & Friday · 2–3 hours
Term calendar
Study With Sadie follows the WCED school holiday calendar.
Exam timing at a glance
School terms stay consistent. Exam timing depends on the pathway.
GED
Readiness-based: after passing the required GED Ready practice test, families choose an available subject, date, time and approved test centre.
Read the GED detailsCambridge
Scheduled: at Study With Sadie, foundation and Lower Secondary progress is assessed in-house, while IGCSE and AS-Level exams follow fixed Cambridge series.
Read the Cambridge detailsSAT
Scheduled choice: families select from College Board test dates to suit the learner’s readiness and application deadlines.
Read the SAT detailsLet’s start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your child.
Tell Sadie what you’re looking for, ask your questions and discuss whether the support is a good fit. A consultation is the first step; it doesn’t commit you to enrolment.
Chat on WhatsAppLooking for tutoring in Somerset West or the wider Helderberg? Our venue is at Hillside Farm, Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, Helderberg Rural. Use the map below to plan your visit.
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