We really value our relationships with the teachers we work with. We thought you may enjoy hearing from them.
“As any English teacher will testify, preparing innovative, relevant and academically rigorous lessons is always the desire, but is often sacrificed to the relentless demands of the job. What a joy it has been to use the Achieve Careers manuals and be exposed to interesting and relevant texts, and engage with contemporary issues, all sourced and beautifully presented!”
Frances Stimson, HOD of English, Grace College
“The Achieve Careers content is lively, highly interactive and relevant. The texts comply with the SAGS/CAPS standards in both length and complexity. The selection of texts and visual material reflects a diversity of ethnic, gender, age and social voices to lend a wide appeal.”
Johan Rich, Eastern Cape Dept. of Education, Former Chief Education Specialist
“Learners enjoy the interactive approach and lessons are therefore varied and stimulating. The ‘anti-textbook’ content is fresh, relevant and thought-provoking, enabling mature and enthusiastic discussions.”
Teresa Voorendyk, St David’s Marist, Inanda
“Achieve Careers has opened the door to a new generation of resources relevant to both state and IEB schools. The myriad of resources provides opportunity for real engagement and critical thinking in Life Orientation.”
Paddy Kew-Simpson, Cannons Creek Independent School
“This aesthetically pleasing, innovative, interactive programme has taught me more over the past year than any Life Orientation class I’ve attended in my whole school career. We just can’t keep learning content that was designed for school children decades ago…”
Christy Shrimpton, School Learner
“Achieve Careers provides a fantastic guide for us to be actively involved with our teenagers out of the school environment…”
Leisa Albertyn, Parent from Michaelhouse
“This resource lends itself to varying degrees of critical thinking. Achieve Careers has taken our school’s Life Orientation program to a new level of engagement.”
Leone Erasmus, CBC Mount Edmund
“The information is practically useful, while at the same time compatible with assessment requirements. Achieve Careers approach is up-to-date with current career trends in business and provides scholars with a structured process to work through.”
Bev Morris, Bishops Diocesan School
“The electronic format of the programme affords teachers the opportunity to customise the programme according to their curriculum planning, and to make the resources available to students outside of regular teaching.”
Kelly Bloemink, Cornwall Hill College
“The Achieve Careers Life Orientation manuals are inviting, interactive, and relevant. As a teacher, I love the resource pack with additional material and helpful resources. The Achieve Careers team also provides ongoing support and guidance, which I find extremely valuable.”
Meg Meeding, St Anne’s Diocesan College
“The Achieve Careers English HL programme offers a great variety of teaching mediums while still remaining user-friendly. My department has found the programme extremely useful, convenient and exciting both for learners and teachers.”
Kirsty Papenfus, The King’s School Robin Hills
“The combination of contemporary content and ongoing support from the Achieve Careers team makes their ‘anti-textbook’ approach unique in the education space.”
Sarah-Jane Olivier, CURRO Curriculum Lead: High Schools (English HL and FAL)
“Working with Achieve Careers has been exciting. Their English HL manuals are beautifully presented and carefully scaffolded. The exercises consolidate knowledge and challenge our student’s thinking.”
Jane Curtiss, Kearsney College
“Partnering with Achieve Careers has saved many hours of research, planning and searching for sources. The manuals are exceptional, teacher resources are so helpful and it is reassuring that content is aligned with other schools and IEB guidelines.”
Karen Bekker, Trinityhouse Little Falls
“Achieve Careers has made the curriculum come to life with interesting activities and resources in their interactive manual. The team is awesome to work with! They always go that extra mile. They have empowered me as a teacher.”
Nicole Kamstra, Brainline Cloud School
“Achieve Careers has created a phenomenal resource. The programme encourages teachers to become better facilitators in the classroom, allowing them to foster creativity and critical thinking.”
Monette Stratford & Unenceba Magagula, Uplands College