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Ensuring greater success and emotional well-being for under-served young people

Through mentorship, best fit education, emotional support and life skills programmes

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Empowering Under-Served Young People

At Cape Kids Foundation, we believe every child and young person deserves the chance to reach their full potential. Through tailored education programmes, mentorship, and life skills support, we empower determined yet under-served young people to grow in confidence, achieve their academic and emotional goals and to dream big. Our work is guided by integrity, friendship and the belief that every young life matters.

WHAT WE DO

Building Skills, Confidence & Brighter Futures

At Cape Kids Foundation, we focus on education, mentorship, and personal development. Guiding our learners towards the best version of themselves, whether they are in our Play Centre or in our Post Graduation Programme. We include the student’s family, partnering with other NGO’s and independent service providers to ensure an effective wrap-around programme resulting in family and/or community growth.

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OUR PROGRAMMES

Inspiring Each Student To Reach Their Full Potential

Each programme is crafted to help children grow, learn, and reach their full potential.

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Play Centre (3 - 5 years old)

Developing early learning skills in a safe, structured environment.
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Prep Centre (12 - 14 years old)

Building the academic and social foundations for school readiness.
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Alex School (14 - 18 years old)

Small classes delivering personalised, high-impact learning.
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Senior Preparation Programme
(18 - 19 years old)

Preparing students academically and emotionally for tertiary study.
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Tertiary Programme
(19 - 24 years old)

Comprehensive support for success in higher education.
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Post Graduation Plan (once completed High School or Tertiary)

Guided pathways into employment and independent living.
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Alumni Programme

Ongoing connections as graduates build sustainable futures.

Application forms are available within each programme for download and online submission.

Each programme is a stand-alone offering, and completion does not guarantee entry into the next programme.

Our programmes are offered at no cost to the students and their families.

OUR APPROACH

An Impactful Wrap-Around Programme

Every child is unique. Our support grows with each child, combining care, education, and emotional support from early childhood through to adulthood.

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Best Fit Education

From our Play Centre to our Tertiary Programme each student receives a personalised learning plan and academic support to build confidence and skills.

Mentorship

Each student is assigned a mentor - a trained adult who provides guidance, encouragement and positive role modeling.

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Counselling and Therapy

We have 3 Counsellors, an Education Psychologist, an Occupational Therapist and a Reading Specialist dedicated to each student's wellbeing and success.

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Residential Options

Students attending Alex School through to the Tertiary Programme are invited to live within our safe and supportive residential community.

Family

We encourage and respect the power of family - inviting families to discussions and workshops. Offering emotional counselling and family support if necessary.

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