Explore some of our educational offerings
Green academy
Experience hands-on learning through our forest and farm programs, tailored to enhance your child’s education.
Holistic approach
We offer a global education approach, utilizing the latest teaching methods to help your child reach their full potential.
Christian ethos
Our caring and passionate teachers create a nurturing environment for your child to thrive in and love to learn.
barefeet academy
Free play, books and outdoor learning, invidualised to your young child’s unique learning style.
Experience a new dimension of learning.
Welcome to Bethlehem Academy.
Discover a unique approach to education that combines adventure, nature, community and Bible-based teaching. Join us and see the difference.
Explore Our Unique Curriculum
Discover the Classroom of Nature
At Bethlehem Academy, we believe in the power of outdoor education. Our curriculum incorporates the natural world into everyday learning, providing a unique and enriching experience for our students.
Learning in the Great Outdoors
Experience the Adventure of Forest School
The Farm as a Living Laboratory
Our students get hands-on experience with a variety of farm animals and learn about sustainable living practices.
Extracurricular Activities in the Outdoors
From sports to music and more, our extracurricular activities often take place in the natural setting of our school.
A Well-Rounded Education
By embracing the outdoors, our curriculum not only teaches academic subjects, but also key life skills like problem solving, teamwork, and environmental awareness.
Empowering Children Through Hands-On Learning
Our Mission
At Bethlehem Academy, our mission is to empower children to reach their full potential by providing hands-on learning opportunities that ignite their curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
Our Approach
We believe that children learn best when they are actively engaged in their education and when learning is integrated into their everyday experiences.
Forest School
Our forest school program allows children to learn in a natural and adventurous setting, expanding their knowledge and skills through outdoor exploration.
Farm Life
Our farm is a key part of our curriculum, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities in agriculture, animal care, and sustainability.
Unleash Your Child’s Potential
Join our community and give your child the gift of hands-on learning opportunities that will empower them to reach their full potential.
Read More
Barefeet Academy
“Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” – God
(Exodus 3:5)
At Barefeet Academy we believe that childhood is holy ground. A place we have been privileged to walk, and walk we do, with care and precision, lots of courage and a heaped teaspoon of wildness. We believe that children should have wild and free childhoods, that learning happens when they are playing and that nature – God’s creation is the best teacher.
Explore Our Range of Educational Offerings
Find out what makes our school unique with our innovative learning programs.
Forest School
Farm-Based Learning
Curriculum
Arts & Music
Sport
Pre-School
Robotics
Kinder Kinetics
Swimming Lessons
EQ 4 Kids
Enroll your child now to begin their journey towards a well-rounded education.
Our Team
Our ‘family’ of passionate staff are Bible-believing, adventurous, invested, kind and committed to the vision and mission of Bethlehem Academy. Each one is handpicked for what they personally bring to the heart of our school.

Peet Booysen
Director

Esmé Booysen
Director

Wilna Leslie
Director

Petru Jahnig
Principal

Michelle Kieser
Intermediate Phase Head of Department & Language Teacher

Reinier Louw
Intermediate NST & Robotics Teacher

Nanki Du Plessis
Foundation Phase Head of Department & Grade 2 Teacher

Johan Leslie
Head of Outdoor Learning

Liebne Rossouw
Secretary

Elmarie De Villiers
Financial Administrator

Heinrich Pelser
Head of Music Department

Suzette Steyn
Grade RR & R Teacher

Hanlie Papenfus
Grade 1 Teacher

Ané Louw
Grade 3 Teacher

Janneke Marais
Grade 4 Teacher

Karin Redgard
Grade 5 Teacher

Erika Ferreira
Grade 6 Teacher

Summer Louw
Barefeet Academy
Grade RRR Teacher

Rosemarie Coetsee
Barefeet Academy
Baby Class Teacher

Jabulile Mahemo
Barefeet Academy
Baby Class Assistant

Coert Booysen
Head of Maintenance

Lizzy Mohomane
Maintenance Staff





