About Us

Meet Optim-Ed

Since 2009, Based in Alberton, Gauteng

Optim-Ed Learning Centre is an independent special needs school located in Alberton Johannesburg.

We cater for learners aged between 3 years to 18 years of age that have special educational or physical needs.

Optim-Ed Learning Centre is registered with the Department of Education as a special needs school. The school was founded in 2009 by Morgen Erasmus and Dr Tracey Naudé and is founded on Christian principles. Our aim is to allow each individual the opportunity to reach his/her fullest potential and be an active member of society.

Our Core Mission & Vision

To provide all learners with a nurturing, structured and stimulating learning environment in which each child can develop his/her unique personality and positive self-concept through education, support, play and love.

Emotional and social skills to become functional citizens in society where they may make a contribution in a sheltered working environment.

At Optim-Ed Learning Centre, we believe in respect, empathy, and dignity for every learner. We create a safe and nurturing environment where differences are embraced and individual strengths are celebrated.

Our Operating Hours

School Starts Promptly at 07h45

Full day – 06h30-18h00
Half day – 06h30- 13h30
Gates are locked from 08h15 and will be reopened at 13h30
Our educational programme starts promptly at 07h45 and ends at 13h30
Optim-Ed Learning Centre follows the school terms as set out by the GDE for the formal education programme. The school is closed during the school holidays
Please ensure that children attending full day are collected by 18h00, children who are collected late will be charged a penalty fee of R50-00 per 15 min or part thereof. This fee is payable immediately

School Uniform

School uniforms and book bags are compulsory for all learners, Uniform consist of:

Summer Uniform:

Navy school round neck T- shirt.
Navy school golf shirt.
Grey shorts for boys.
Grey shorts or skirt for girls.
Navy school cap.
Black school shoes.
White school socks.

Winter Uniform:

School shirts, caps, jackets and book bags can be ordered from the school office. Pants, skirts, socks and shoes can be purchased from school outfitters.

Note: shirts, jackets, caps and book bags can be ordered through the office

Lunch & Tuckshop

Parents supply mid-morning snack or this can be purchased from our school tuck shop.
Cooked lunch.
School supplies late afternoon snack fruit/bread and juice.
Tuck shop is available daily.
Please inform us of any allergies your child may have.
If your child has special dietary requirements, parents need to supply all meals.

Parents Please Note: Cooked lunch is included in the school fees for both half and full day learners.