Welcome to the heart of the Active English brand! Led by Antionette Slabbert and Teacher Kerry, this is our flagship centre where we bring our innovative teaching approach to life and foster a deep love for learning in every child.

Teacher Antionette, the passionate founder of Active English. With boundless dedication, she infuses her teaching with an aura of encouragement, cheerfulness, and friendliness. In her classroom, the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, where walls expand, ceilings lift, and differences dissolve in an atmosphere of “positive unpredictability.”

Being a teacher means taking a hand, opening a mind and touching a heart. Interacting with each child, and getting to know who they are as an individual is one of many perks about being a teacher. As a teacher I enjoy watching each child grow and succeed, and become better in what they are passionate about. It is a blessing being able to help sculpt their futures.

• Active English Pre-schoolers
• Active English Grades
• Active Maths Pre-schoolers
• Active Maths Grades
• Active Afrikaans Pre-schoolers
• Active Afrikaans Grades
• Active Drama Studio
• Science Club

Leonie Wagenaar’s love for children and art drives her to find immense pleasure in lesson preparation and deep satisfaction in seeing her student’s blossom. She holds the belief that while we may not be able to change the world, we have the power to make a difference in every child’s world.

• Active English Pre-schoolers
• Active Maths Pre-schoolers

Teacher Desiree, affectionately known as Teacher Dezi, began her teaching career at Active English HQ in 2011 and continued there until 2017. She then took on the role of a Foundation Phase teacher for a few years before achieving her dream of owning her own Active English and Active Maths franchise for pre-school and Grades. As a married mom of two very busy kids, Teacher Dezi is passionate about education and excited to create a positive learning environment for all her students!

• Active English Pre-schoolers
• Active English Grades
• Active Maths Pre-schoolers

Natasha has been a successful franchisee for 13 years, demonstrating exceptional dedication and hard work to bring out the best in every child. If you want nothing but the best for your child, reach out to her today!

• Active English Pre-schoolers
• Active English Grades

Jenny, the owner of Active English, Active Maths, and Ingenio Private Academy, works with a team of enthusiastic teachers committed to nurturing a love for Maths from a young age. Our fun and practical approach helps develop essential number sense and problem-solving skills. The difference is evident—children who have had Active Maths in Grade R are way ahead!

• Active Maths Pre-schoolers

Teacher Paulette, also known as Bobo, Baulette, Bobolette, or Sparky, has been a passionate franchisee for six years. She loves working with children and is dedicated to helping them become the best versions of themselves. Her fun and engaging lessons build confidence and foster a lasting love for the English language in a positive learning environment.

• Active English Pre-schoolers
• Active English Grades
• Active Drama Studio

Franchisee Cally always brings her A-game to the classroom at her successful Active English franchise in Kroonstad. She finds joy in teaching because she feels she is constantly learning from her students’ infectious enthusiasm. For Cally, every day in the classroom is a new adventure, filled with unique challenges and rewarding experiences that make teaching an exciting journey.

• Active English Pre-schoolers

Taryn joined the Active English team in 2006 and has been a dedicated franchisee for 15 years! There is one word for her: amazing! With her vast experience and infectious enthusiasm for teaching English, her classes are often fully booked. Contact Taryn today to secure a spot for your child and experience her exceptional teaching firsthand!

• Active English Pre-schoolers
• Active English Grades