Eros School

General information

The History of Eros School:

On the 2nd of September 1969, Eros School opened it’s doors in the grounds of Bonneytown, Place of Safety, in Wynberg. Since then, the school has progressed and expanded vastly and is now situated in Bridgetown, Athlone.

Which learners are helped at Eros School?

Learners suffering from Cerebral Palsy who are physically challenged due to injuries to the immature brain.
Learners who have average or above average intelligence, but who still struggle to progress academically due to specific learning difficulties.
Other physically challenged learners with muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, syndromes or genetic abnormalities.
Eros School can accommodate up to 350 learners.
We offer dual-medium academic tuition (English and Afrikaans) from the Pre- Grade R level up to the Grade 10 level.

The individual needs of each learner are holistically catered for by our comprehensive staff body, which includes: Academic Educators, Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Nurses, Nurse Aids, Drivers, General Assistants, as well as Volunteers.

Education:

Eros School follows a mainstream curriculum (the same curriculum followed by normal mainstream schools). However, the smaller classes encourage more individual attention for each learner.
Specialised Educational methods are used to address specific problems in reading, writings, spelling and or mathematics.