Who Are We?

Our Philosophy

We are re-imagining education.
Education is brought to life at Seren House Cottage School.
Education is far more than a syllabus or a textbook.
Each child is taught the way they learn.
School should not be the focus of family life.
Seren House is built on 4 pillars: Honesty, Kindness, Loyalty and Diligence.

Re-imagining education

As educators who have more than 40 years of experience in both private and government schools, we have become concerned and disillusioned by a number of issues, such as:
  • Traditional schooling is not meeting the needs of our children.
  • Traditional schools focus on the curriculum and not the child.
  • Private schools are profit-driven with hidden costs.
  • Too many home schools are closing down.
  • Class sizes are problematic.
  • Teachers are not equipped, experienced or qualified.
  • Too many children are being lost in these systems.
  • Children are no longer the focus of education.

What we offer

  • Exclusive education up to Grade 12.
  • Qualified and experienced teachers.
  • Focus is the heart of the child.
  • No uniforms.
  • No textbooks.
  • No homework.
  • 24 hour access to the staff.
  • No more than 16 pupils per class.
  • School is a pleasure and not a punishment.
  • A thirst for knowledge and skills.
 
 
 
 

What people had to say

  • Jenny Taylor
    I’ve worked very closely with the management and teachers at Seren House for the last 8 years. They first attended our Phono-Graphix reading and spelling course in 2010, and have attended several advanced courses since. They have integrated our spelling and reading strategies across all curriculum areas and all grades and have championed the method as well as our mission to help teach Africa to read one child or school at a time.They are dedicated, passionate teachers who get the best out of their learners who consistently excel in English and other learning areas as a result.We look forward to continuing to work with them and to getting to know the Seren House community.
    Jenny Taylor
    MANAGING DIRECTOR READ FOR AFRICA
  • Anna Durek
    The Seren House teachers will forever be my favourite English teachers. They have a knack for teaching, their knowledge is incredible but besides from that, the love and support they give their students is irreplaceable. These women are outstanding teachers and people, any learner would be lucky to have them as a teacher.
    Anna Durek
    BA LAW STUDENT
  • Hayleigh
    The Seren House teachers will always have a special place in my schooling memories. Inspiring us to "Seize the day" through "Dead poet's society" and taking us across the world to live the culture of the English language. They taught me more than just a language, they taught me to embrace the English culture in a holistic way
    Hayleigh
    INTERIOR DESIGNER