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Former Student
Jan 13, 2024

LIA is awful

I was a former student at LIA and am so greatful to have left
1. If I had a problem with something I got minipulated into thinking I was wrong and they don't actually care about my opinion. The people that run the school act as if it is a military
2. They hire teachers that cannot even teach a subject and most of the teachers spend half the time lecturing during lessons that by the time the lesson comes to an end you've gotten through nothing and have so much homework due for the next day
3. The so called "rules" they have are always inconsistent. Some kids can get away with breaking the rules but others get detention. There is absolutely no format in how the discipline works.
4. In assemblies they always preach how the theme for this year/term is "respect" but it when a student greats a teacher they don't even greet back or a simple half hearted nod, but the minute a student never greets a teacher is considered rude and disrespectful. They should be preaching how respect goes both ways not just one.
5. The lack of communication in that school is unbelievable.

Overall I had a terrible schooling experience and would not recommend this school to any one
Former Student
Jul 17, 2023

IGCSE 1&2

Just awful

Countless issues of racism and homophobia, passionate educators abandoning the school dude to poor treatment,when I went to the school the refused to do sex ed as a part of life orientation,and they hired a teacher wanted in a different country and told students in an assembly to "keep it within the school for his privacy"when they failed to do a basic background check,the headmaster is a racist disaster.peoples phones got stolen due to the school campus being open to all.
Other
Apr 19, 2023

A-levels

Good school and they offer A-levels
Other
Mar 15, 2023

Racist school

The school has subtle racist tendencies against students that are black. The black teachers are overloaded with work and paid inadequately. There is nepotism in the hiring of staff. The principal has employed his whole family and in-laws. Quality of teaching is dismal. The principal and his wife are always picking on black kids about their all the time.
Student
Mar 16, 2022

My experience at this school

The school is so concerned about the A level students getting A's that they will do everything to get you out of A levels in order for them to have that A or A star by the end of the year. One of the maths teachers also can not teach to save his life all he does is just shout at you if you ask a question and then shouts at you if you don't.
Other
Dec 8, 2021

Private School

Really great, affordable private school doing the Cambridge curriculum.
Other
Nov 18, 2021

Great Education

Excellent Curriculum!
Student
Nov 12, 2021

Goodbye to the LIA Family

As I finished off my 6-year journey at LIA, I would like to express my sincere thankfulness to the LIA Team who have lent their critical contributions throughout my formative years.

The LIA family shall remain a foundation milestone throughout my life.
Other
Nov 4, 2021

Cambridge Education

Lonehill International is the best school that we have ever worked with. The teachers and curriculum are world-class and the administrative staff are always so helpful.

We have been part of the LIA family for nearly 6 years and my daughter has thrived since moving to LIA. It was such a pity that the pandemic limited all schools from participating in many cultural and fun activities in 2020 and 2021. My daughter is excited for 2022 and hopeful that schools will be able to return to normal as much as possible.
Other
Oct 25, 2021

Happy kids, happy mom

I have kids in both primary and high school and they are extremely happy. It’s not another mainstream school where your kids are “just another number”. The teachers and staff really make an exceptional effort with each student.
Other
Oct 20, 2021

World class education

Fantastic teachers that really care about their students. The principal, Dr. Andrews is absolutely phenomenal. Other staff members at the school are always kind and helpful. The monthly fees are extremely reasonable for a private school.
Former Student
Sep 25, 2021

Unethical and discriminatory school

Absolutely horrific.

Some of the main things I took issue with:

1. Cameras in all the classes that they say is meant to be used for recording classes to send to absent students. But really they use them to over police not only students but teachers too. You could see how uncomfortable and scared the teachers were. They would get into trouble for having creative and different teaching styles

2. Not a supportive environment at all. I had horrible marks there and couldn’t figure out why. I had great marks in both primary school and my education after LIA. But I was dealing with the unsupportive, discriminatory and unprofessional environment in lonehill. It was truly one of the worst experiences of my life.

3. The management is terrible and discriminatory. I have experienced, seen and heard of students deal with: racism, sexism, misogyny, homophobia and just general discrimination.

4. I do not know a single student that has attended or currently does attend the school that actually enjoys it.

5. Puts grades and academics above students well being and mental health.

6. Poor communication in general.

7. Does not open a 10th of as many opportunities as they make it out to.

8. In the past few years over 10 teachers have left the school because of the management.

Overall I would absolutely never recommend this school to anyone and it should be held accountable for how unethical and discriminatory they are.

The teachers and students were amazing and I made life long friends over there. Frankly the management is the only problem.
Student
Aug 14, 2021

Stay away

Teachers are fenomonal wish they had a better environment to work in. Management is pathetic, they pass the buck and gas lighting is the name of the game. Little to no facilities, extra curricula is not a priority. The staff turnover is astronomical. This says a lot about the working conditions. Teachers themselves are knowledgeable kind and helpful. Not a well rounded education being provided, purely academic.

School has potential but principals are unorganized and unprofessional. Pity as it has a good staff and generally has decent students.
Former Student
Mar 6, 2021

Excellent institution

A great school! LIA is definitely not for everyone; it’s more for quieter, more introverted students but the outgoing type are still able to prosper. If you are looking for your typical school “culture” with sports, drama, arts and all the things you’d expect to see at most South African schools then this probably isn’t the place for you. If you are looking for a great place to get a quality education and make some friends and memories then look no further.

The teachers are excellent and management is a lot more hands on than most schools. I have personally never had a group of teachers more willing to help me reach my full potential. Many people like to complain, however the trick is to just ask for help from the teachers and you will thrive.

There is a soccer field and every year they have a school drama production, the school is also very open to suggestions for other extracurricular activities and provided enough interest is shown they always do their best to make it happen. The social and outreach committee are great, they always go all out when organizing events and/or fundraisers.

It is important to remember that this is a school in Dainfern and the people there generally don’t come from families who struggle. The school fees are also hardly anything compared to other schools in the area. LIA is relatively “young” and smaller than most schools, it has found its feet but is still trying to find the balance.

Honestly looking back I couldn’t have had a better high school experience. Yes there were some problems here and there but in the end when it was discussed respectfully all ended up well. At the end of the day the good really did outweigh the bad.
Student
Oct 7, 2020

Lonehill Academy Is Terrible

This school sucks, I was here for quite some time and I can guarantee that a majority of the students are unhappy with the school. Whilst I think that the teachers and academics are decent, there is no school "culture" that most schools have. There are little to no sports, barely extra murals, no sense of community, etc. A child can not thrive in this environment. All they care about is the working aspect of the school. The rest of it is neglected. The administration and the new principal are terrible and unorganised. All they care about is money and at the end of the day its profit > providing a valuable school experience to the learners. It is overall just a bad place.
Student
May 19, 2020

Lonehill International Academy.

The education we get it pretty good but the people are terrible. My peers are snobby and entitled, their priorities are aren’t in the right place and they care more about social status more than actual school. Our school is cheap, the executives will try and cop out on as much as possible because they care more about a profit then their own pupils. Overall my experience there has been trash and I hate it.
18a Lewis Lane, Lonehill, 2062, Johannesburg
Dedrick van der Schyf
0114656868

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