Eduplex international brochure 2020

EDUPLEX Eduplex is an international model for inclusive deaf education and school design. It is a learning paradise for both normal hearing and deaf children. First-class Education, State of the Art facilities for a World-class future

OUR VISION Our Vision is to make a Thanks to modern technology (hearing difference in deaf education aids, cochlear implants, classroom internationally. communication and amplification systems) and our educational and • Specially designed, acoustically support programmes, our deaf children treated classrooms learn to hear and listen alongside their normal hearing friends – without sign • Award-winning interactive language. A full academic programme gardens is followed. • Best possible learning Eduplex is recognised environment for each pupil internationally as a model for inclusive • 2 – 4 deaf children in each class deaf education and • High staff-to-pupil ratio – teacher school design. + classroom assistant + deaf www.eduplex.co.za support groups • High academic standards with a healthy balance between learning, sport and culture • Maximum use of modern technology for both deaf and normal hearing children.

PRE-SCHOOL A fun-filled programme that develops each child’s coordination, stamina, muscle tone, balance and concentration. Children learn to think independently and solve problems creatively. They learn through self-discovery, creativity and experimentation. Emphasis is placed on developing listening and language skills. Our programme in the Pre-School accelerates brain development, particularly in the areas of language acquisition and reading skills. In addition, music also helps strengthen memory and many other language skills.

PRIMARY SCHOOL Each pupil is developed holistically, resulting in an independent self-work ethos. This expands critical thinking, creative reasoning and leadership skills in pupils - knowledge gained, is knowledge applied. Deaf pupils are supported through small group tutorials, pre-teaching, individual conversation sessions and in-class group work. “Knowledge isn’t power until it is applied.” Dale Carnegie

HIGH SCHOOL The High School is a dynamic academic environment that provides quality education to all pupils within the parameters of a sound value system. Controlled class sizes are the decisive factor for excellent progress. Deaf support groups and individual tutors ensure that each deaf child is fully informed of class and other activities. Many deaf children that have completed their studies at Eduplex flourish in academic and workplace environments.

AUDIOLOGY SUPPORT & PARENTAL GUIDANCE Our Team of seven Audiologists / Speech Therapists provide ongoing training and support to our deaf children and their parents / care givers. This department is a critical part of our inclusion programme. We keep longitudinal video records of each deaf child. Parents are empowered to become competent and confident in developing their child.

EDUPLEX TRAINING INSTITUTE Eduplex Training Institute (ETI) is an online PUBLICATIONS blended learning educational training provider. Books published and The programmes are a combination of online, available in e-book and hard self-directed sessions and practical contact copy format: sessions. Programmes are aimed at parents with deaf children and professionals involved Inclusive Education for in teaching; people who would like to pursue a Children with Hearing Loss career in hearing aid acoustics or learn more – a practical guide for parents about inclusive education. and teachers Practical training programmes can be tailor- Promote Language and made to address the needs of individuals or Listening in Children with groups. To date professionals, students and Hearing Loss. A home-based parents from more than 25 countries have programme for parents and been trained in the Eduplex approach to care givers. inclusive deaf education. VISION – Dare to dream BIG – the amazing Eduplex story by Nico van der Merwe. This book is available in hard copy format at Eduplex or e-book at Amazon.com

www.eduplexsport.co.za EDUPLEX SPORT Sport is the one area where If you would like to change the life of a deaf children can compete on deaf child today, you can donate any equal footing with their normal amount: hearing friends. We provide an extensive range of sport Eduplex activities and we are privileged Standard Bank to have one of the world’s Centurion Branch: 002645 biggest and safest inner-city Account Number: 410377317 Pump and Mountain bike Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ tracks. For more information please contact Nico van der Merwe Director & Founder [email protected] 2020 STATISTICS 840 Pupils including: 5’000 US$ per annum per pupil 81 Deaf pupils including 2 meals a day, 40 Deaf pupils uniform, educational outings and audiological management – dependent excluding hearing aids. on grants