Ashton International Benoni

Ashton BENONI is not what we thought it would be. Very nice picture painted and can be convincing but...

The school regularly appoints individuals to teaching positions who do not hold the necessary qualifications or professional experience required for such roles.

Many of these individuals are hired without any formal teaching degree or relevant credentials. They are permitted to begin working as full-time educators while concurrently enrolling in basic teaching certificate programs or beginning their formal studies—often funded by the school itself. This practice effectively allows unqualified individuals to be placed in classrooms, including in the Foundation Phase, where early childhood development expertise is essential. Moreover, there appears to be a consistent pattern of favoritism and ******** in the recruitment process. Positions are often filled based on personal connections rather than professional merit. This severely disadvantages many qualified, experienced teachers who are actively seeking employment yet remain overlooked.

Another deeply troubling aspect is the apparent lack of diversity in the teaching staff. This situation not only undermines the integrity of the teaching profession but also compromises the quality of education that learners receive. It is deeply concerning that institutions can operate in this way while many capable, qualified educators remain unemployed.

I have a child at the school and we will be moving him out of Ashton Benoni to a place that has more qualified teacher in positions with actual degrees in foundation phase teaching.

There are currently 8 other parents that will be doing the same.

The school also mentions no bullying allowed but when the principal of preschool is asked about it she will ignore it and try to justify it.

Another sad point is that there will be a teacher who has 6 moths experience in the Grade 0000 and a 1st time teacher that is being moved to Grade 3. This is a crucial grade for kids. This teacher doesn't have any qualification for this role but i must trust her to teach my child who will be in Grade 3 next year. She use to be a student at the school, 23 years old from what i hear and knows the principal.

Very, very sad that this is what education has come to!