About Urban Academy Private School

Urban Academy Private School is the educational partner of Urban Football Academy and provides the academic foundation that supports our commitment to developing the complete individual.

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Situated on an expansive campus in Despatch in the Eastern Cape, Urban Academy is a fully accredited independent private school offering education from Grade R to Grade 12. The school is accredited by Umalusi and combines strong academics with sport, culture, discipline and individual development.

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Class sizes are intentionally limited to no more than 30 learners, allowing teachers to provide greater individual attention and meaningful academic support. English is the primary language of instruction, with Afrikaans and Xhosa offered as additional languages.

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A key feature of the school is its focus on academic performance and learner development, including dedicated academic support designed to help learners maximise their potential. The school also has a strong sporting culture, with football forming an important part of its identity and development environment.

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For Urban Football Academy players, this creates something particularly valuable: quality education and serious football development operating within the same broader campus environment. It allows us to pursue our philosophy of developing the player while educating and preparing the person for life beyond the game.