It is every parents dream to see their children grow up healthy and educated.
However, this is not always the case because some children are naturally problematic and difficult to control.
There is hope for such parents because there are several military schools for troubled youth in South Africa.
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South Africa has several children with special physical and mental needs.
They need extra care compared to normal children.
How does the South Africaneducation systemhandle such kids?
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Since it is challenging for them to attend ordinary schools, there are special schools for them.
Who is a problem child?
Aproblem childis a special needs kid with anti-social behaviour and difficult to control.
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It would help if you took such kids to schools that understand them.
Below are some remedial schools for troubled youth.
Emmasdal is among well-performing remedial schools in Gauteng.
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The facility admits girls from 12 years to 18 years old.
The youngsters are referred here by the polices Child Protection Unit or a social worker.
The school admits boys with conduct disorder, and some children referred here do well academically.
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The Bridge is among top remedial schools in Johannesburg.
It was established in 2018 in Gauteng.
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Parents whose children have a hard time fitting in mainstream schools should considerThe Bridge.
TheLittle OaksRemedial School is a private problem child school in Gauteng Province.
It focuses on kids with Apraxia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, ASD, and delayed learning.
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Pretoria Preparatory was established in 1977 in Hatfield before moving to Brooklyn, Pretoria.
It is currently among top remedial schools in Pretoria.
The school helps kids with general or specific learning problems catch up with their normal peers.
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Most learners fromPretoria Preparatorymanage to get back to mainstream schools.
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Pro Ed is located in Cape Town.
It helps kids with learning difficulties by offering individual education programmes, multi-disciplinary, and thinking skills programmes.
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Pro Ed House School keeps small classes of not more than 12 students.
TheOakley House Schoolis located in Cape Town.
Classes start from Grade R to grade 12.
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It provides individualized learning to each learner by ensuring a class has fewer than 14 students.
The school is Christian based and offersquality educationin a “home-school” environment.
Shelanti is in the Blaauwberg area of Cape Town.
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It caters for children with average to high average intellectual potential.
Class sizes range from 8-14 learners.
The programs are usually held at the kids learning pace.
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Not all problem children have an emotional or learning disability.
Remedial is the suggested next step if your child is struggling at school.
This institution tutors foundation phase learners from pre-grade R to grade 3.
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It has branches in Johannesburg,DurbanNorth, Pretoria, and Cape Town.
It accommodates Grade 1 to Grade 9 learners.
TheDunatos Private RemedialSchool is located in Western Cape.
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It is an English medium Grade 112 public school.
The institution offers remedial activities for children with special needs and accommodates over 400 students.
The Cross-Over Remedial School is among reputable remedial schools in Johannesburg.
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This Christian school accommodated learners from Grade R to Grade 9 and the FET phase.
It started in 2008 with one learner and now has 120 students.
Learning disabilities may be dyslexia (reading), dyscalculia (mathematics), or dysgraphia (writing).
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Special needs kids may also be mentally disabled or have physical disabilities.
it’s possible for you to get an extensive list ofavailable special schoolsfrom the RSA education website.
Here are some of the special needs boarding schools in South Africa.
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They also accept students with multiple diagnoses or without a diagnosis.
It caters for mild to Moderate Intellectually Disabled (MID) children.
This public school helps learners receive individual attention and addresses their specific needs.
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It follows the CAPS Curriculum but is customized to fit a MID learner’s capability.
TheCentre for AutismResearch and Education (CARE) is in Johannesburg.
It admits Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) learners aged 18 months to 12 years.
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The children receive medical treatment without interrupting their education.
Some are pregnant girls.
Pretoria’sAlma Schoolis a non-profit organization.
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It was established in 1963 when parents of disabled children formed a care group.
The school provides education, therapy, medical care, and rehabilitation for physically disabled children in KwaZulu-Natal.
SA’sForest Town Schoolis among remedial schools in Johannesburg that provide quality learning, teaching, and therapy.
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Besidesboarding schoolsoffering therapeutic programs, military and reform schools in South Africa are alternative schools for troubled youth.
They instill discipline and help the youth have a positive attitude towards life.
Thesedisciplinary schoolsin South Africa should not be taken as a punishment.
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The institution was established in 1958 to heal the broken hearts of children harmed by physical and emotional abuse.
TheWarriors Academyin Magoebaskloof has been offering internationally accredited gap year programs in South Africa for almost two decades.
It helps people find their passion and facilitates personal growth and development through adventure and coaching.
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It is geared towards the development of youths aged 18-25.
The 3-month training course is a platform for the youth to deepen their resilience and unleash their potential.
It helps them develop mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
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TheSchool of Hopein Cape Town has over 170 students.
It provides education to children who are at risk and vulnerable.
The school tries to minimize dropouts due to teen pregnancy, drugs and gangsterism.
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It is among the best military high schools in South Africa.
The South AfricanMilitary Academyis among the best militaryboarding schoolsin South Africa.
It is a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) military unit.
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The academy also houses theFaculty of MilitaryScience from the University of Stellenbosch.
Its principles are similar to those of the US military academy system.
Military schools for troubled youth will ensure that your child gets the education they deserve.
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However, not all parents can take their children to such institutions because of their high fees.
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