Edu Inc is a registered, affordable, IEB Private School in Fourways South Africa teaching grades 4 to 12 with 10 children per class. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest responsibilites of being a parent. With our very small classes, each child is assured personal attention from our qualified and caring teachers. As a mainstream IEB GDE-registered and Umalusi-accredited school, our Matrics write the same exams as the other private IEB schools you are familiar with.…
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A German micro-school head on family, purpose and intentional education This fireside conversation is for parents, psychologists and anyone working with children's wellbeing who is questioning whether a small or micro school is a legitimate choice rather than a compromise. Christian Convence, head of a family-run micro school near Aachen in Germany, joins fellow small-school head, Gershom…
Gershom Aitchison hosts counseling psychologist Candice Yorke and educational leader Jacqueline Aitchison to explore one of the most urgent questions facing parents, educators, and teens today: how do we move beyond merely surviving to truly thriving? They unpack why the modern obsession with constant happiness—fueled by social media, the wellness industry, and diluted self-help promises—often…
If your house feels like a war zone every morning, your teen controls the Wi-Fi password, and “I’m sick” means another day of vomiting before a test, this fireside chat is your lifeline. Educational psychologist, Elenet Gerson, unpacked, for a room full of exhausted parents and teachers, why anxiety has hijacked our kids since COVID, how it turns bedtime into a hostage negotiation, and, most…
Grade 9 nerves meet expert wisdom in a converstion that can help shape your future! Join Headmaster Gershom Aitchison and Executive Head, Jacqueline Aitchison, as they demystify how compulsory subjects like Life Orientation and English pave the way to dream careers. Ms. Pretorius breaks down pathways to top public unis—think Wits, UCT, and Stellenbosch. Then, Dr. Annie Van As, PhD powerhouse in…
This podcast is an in-depth and fascinating conversation with educational psychologist Dr. Claire Yorke on accommodations within the IEB (Independent Examinations Board). We delve into what accommodations are available, what they are used for, and how they are applied to help learners achieve their best academic potential. Claire Yorke has a longstanding relationship with Edu Inc (Education…
In a compelling fireside chat, Dr. Alicia Porter, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, addresses the alarming rise of teen vaping. She challenges the normalization of vaping, dissects its harmful components, and explores the long-term consequences on adolescent brain development. This discussion sheds light on the urgent need for awareness, policy changes, and proactive measures to safeguard the…
From Hype to Hope Beyond the AI Horizon Dr Benjamin Rosman (Professor in AI and Robotics - Wits) Episode Description In our latest session, Jacqueline Aitchison (Education Incorporated) sat down with Prof. Benjamin Rosman (University of the Witwatersrand University) for a compelling conversation on the implications of artificial intelligence. Judging by the strong attendance and online engagement,…
Education Incorporated headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, is a trailblazing educator in South Africa with an unwavering drive for growing young people holistically, as well as the belief in effective teacher training and effective pedagogical implementation. In this third episode in the ADHD and Sleep series, you'll hear the heartfelt and eye-opening story of Peter, a teenager navigating the…
Dive into this riveting episode where Dr. Alison Bentley, a sleep expert, unravels the connection between sleep and ADHD in kids and teens. You may be surprised to learn how sleep problems can mirror ADHD symptoms, leading to misdiagnoses and missed opportunities for real solutions. From the science of delayed sleep phase syndrome to the impact of caffeine, screens, and school schedules, this…
This conversation discussed sleep health, particularly focusing on teenagers and their sleep patterns. Dr. Alison Bentley, from the Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic, led the discussion with Amy-Dewes-Goulborn (counselor at Bryanston High School) and Gershom Aitchison (headmaster of Edu Inc. Private School). The conversation covered several key areas: daytime napping for teenagers, with Dr. Bentley…
