ESCA School Wanderers
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ESCA Wanderers proudly stands as the premier destination for cultivating students who excel in their chosen sports or cultural pursuits, epitomizing a legacy of nurturing Africa's talent.
Nestled within the prestigious Wanderers Sports Club in Illovo, Johannesburg South Africa, our school embodies a tradition of excellence.
Dedicated to the holistic development of our students, ESCA Wanderers provides a dynamic learning environment tailored to individuals driven by a passion for sports or cultural endeavours. With a steadfast commitment to empowering our students to leverage their talents as pathways to tertiary education or professional careers, we foster an environment where academic pursuits harmonize seamlessly with athletic and artistic aspirations.
ESCA’s offering is focused on four pillars: Academic, Co-curricular, Student Wellness and Exit Pathways. ESCA students benefit from distinguished educators, state-of-the-art facilities, expert coaches, and meticulously crafted athletic programmes. Together, these elements form a synergistic ecosystem designed to propel our students towards the pinnacle of academic and sporting/cultural achievement.
We have two admissions streams. The first is for students joining one of our five sports academies (Basketball, Football, Tennis, Golf, Gymnastics) and the second stream is for students who are looking for a flexible, individualised academic timetable which accommodates their practice and touring demands in their chosen sport or cultural activity, whilst still benefiting from our Student Wellness and Exit Pathways pillars. Accredited with academic bodies such as Cambridge International and the American GED®, ESCA Wanderers offers accredited pathways to academic excellence, underpinned by a culture that values Accountability, Empathy, Courage and Solidarity.
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Head of school
Lisa Pienaar
Contact person
Ernst Ackermann
Position in Company
Chief Operations Officer
Telephone Number
010 035 3600
Email address
hello@esca.org.za
Website address
https://esca.org.za/
Number of learners
120
Average class size
15
Fees per year
R151 800 - R189 000
Religious
No
At ESCA our teachers are trained to support and facilitate each student, equipping them with the skills to achieve top academic results without having to sacrifice their sport and/or cultural passion.
Moreover, we understand the unique challenges elite junior athletes face when juggling their passion with academics. That's why at ESCA, we offer comprehensive support for students in managing their academic pursuits, skillfully aligning their travel and touring schedules around their academic demands.
We offer the internationally acclaimed Cambridge International curricula, and encourage a learning environment that focuses on balance, on the sports field or stage, in the classroom, laboratory, and beyond.
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ESCA accommodates students who are looking for a flexible, individualised academic timetable which accommodates their practice and touring demands in their chosen cultural activity. Flexible and expert coordination form the basis for providing each learner with the ability to achieve their personal best.
ESCA has a rich cultural scene that aims to inspire students to step out of their comfort zones and into the limelight. We believe that every student has a unique artistic voice that is waiting to be discovered and celebrated.
ESCA partners with cultural coaches who aim to ensure that our students never run out of options when it comes to cultural growth.
ESCA Primary School students also take part in a 5-week rotation programme, where students are exposed to a range of different cultural codes, giving them the opportunity to discover their talents.
We have 5 elite academies on offer, Basketball in partnership with NTN Management, Tennis in partnership with the Wanderers Legacy Tennis Academy, Golf in partnership with the Wanderers Golf Club, Football in partnership with Elite 1on1 a and Gymnastics in Partnership with the Wanderers Gymnastics Centre.
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