About Die Nel Gesin

Educational Services

Building Confident Learners.

Raising Tomorrow's Leaders.

Our Story

At Die Nel Gesin Educational Services, we believe that learning starts with connection, care, and understanding. We are not a traditional school, but rather an extension of education rooted from the home.

We specialise mainly in homeschooling and only take a small group of about 5 learners at a time to ensure individual attention and support for every child.

Our approach combines structured education with creativity. hands-on learning, and real-life experiences to help children develop academically, emotionally, and socially.

Clients and learners become family, and creating this educational space has been a dream many years in the making.

Meet Ms Yolandi

Hi! I am Ms Yolandi. I am the proud owner and head teacher of Die Nel Gesin Educational Services / Opvoedkundige Sentrum. I am a qualified teacher holding a b.Ed degree and currently studying towards my honours degree in Education at NWU-Pukke. I am a licensed teacher with SACE (South African Council for Educators). I have 10 years experience teaching in the private sector and 5 years experience teaching In the public sector departmentally. I Was born in Cape Town, grew up in Oudtshoorn, but have spent my time between Oudtshoorn and Mossel Bay since 2001. I have a special interest in hands-on learning and Life Orientation. I’m all about learning while experiencing, keeping up to date with the latest developments in education while enjoying what I do as well as a great love for my family and being around my pets and music. Creating a business with my mother has been a dream of mine for many years. Clients and learners become family. I consider myself a lifelong learner and a warm and caring person. I hold a Code C1 driver’s license and clearances from SAPS and Department of Social Development.

We specialise mainly in homeschooling and only take a small group of about 5 learners at a time to ensure individual attention and support for every child.

Our approach combines structured education with creativity. hands-on learning, and real-life experiences to help children develop academically, emotionally, and socially.

Clients and learners become family, and creating this educational space has been a dream many years in the making.

Meet Aunty Riana

Aunty Riana is love personified and the Matriarch and inspiration behind the Nel Gesin educational services. She has 40 years of service working in the South African Police Service holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Police Science as well as Educare and TEFL certificates. She is a keen sportsperson and very much active at the Hartenbos Bowls Club and has cycled the Cape Town Cycle Tour (Argus) numerous times. She is responsible for the Home Economics Class which include baking, making, cooking and sewing like in the old days! She is also responsible for die beginner piano lessons that started for her as a
young girl playing the organ in church. She is always there to comfort, care, put a plaster on, give the best advice and touches hearts everywhere she goes. She also sometimes helps out with the older learners. She holds a Code B drivers license and clearances from SAPS and the Department of Social Development.

Christian Ethos

A Christian ethos is the characteristic spirit, moral nature, and guiding beliefs of Christianity, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It embodies principles such as love for God and neighbors, kindness, humility, and service, which are applied to everyday actions and community life. It acts as a framework for ethical living based on biblical principles.

Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT)

Our Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) is offered in both English and Afrikaans.

We believe in making education accessible, comfortable, and supportive for every learner and family.

Our Learning Philosophy

We support a wide range of curricula:

Our goal is to help learners grow academically while developing confidence, creativity and a love for learning.