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About Susan

About Susan

After an unhappy start at a local high school, she changed tracks and completed A levels at British International College (BIC) and at last found her academic feet. She began to admire the Cambridge system even more in years to come and truly believes that South African students deserve a world-class education.
As someone who didn't fit into the mainstream school system she became passionate about the idea of an education system that caters to the individual. A system that not only provides high academic standards but also gives students the support and freedom to manage their own education.

Penhurst Academy is the embodiment of that vision.
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Working with teens is a unique opportunity to reach a generation.
Susan's strength lies in creating an environment that's conducive to success. Her approachable nature gives her the ability to put both students and parents at ease. By making subjects more relatable and easy to understand she hopes to reduce the anxiety our young adults are faced with in these modern times.

Her enthusiasm in working with teens lead her to opening her own study centre and using an internationally recognised syllabus. She has strong feelings about the importance of international qualifications but also believes there should be major focus on the mental well-being of students.
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Susan Friese

Academic Leader

Founder and Academic Leader. Susan heads up the Academics wing at Penhurst Academy.
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Susan loves nothing more than curling up with a good book, correcting people's grammar, and never passes up an opportunity to enjoy a bad pun.

Qualifications

  • Undergrad in Law & History, later adding a 3rd major in Psychology - Wits BA
  • Honours degree in clinical psychology - UNISA Hons
  • Studies through Cambridge and others with short courses in teaching methodologies, leadership and teaching English language.

Experience

In the Media

  • Lecturing at an international high school
  • Volunteering at a clinic performing counselling
  • Lecturing at a tertiary institution
  • Conducting corporate training
Mandela Day 2018 - Northcliff Melville Times
It's Never Too Late To Change Schools on JoziKids

Location

42 5th Street, Linden
​Randburg

What Our Students Are Saying

"Why did I choose Penhurst Academy?
The education is a lot better than other schools in South Africa and you are not bound by so many rules. I'm surrounded by friends and people who will help you anytime with work."

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