study methods and techniques
🎓 Study Smarter, Not Harder – Discover Your Best Learning Strategy
Success in school isn’t about studying harder. It’s about unlocking how you learn best.
At Esterhuizen Consulting, we empower learners with practical, psychology-based study methods designed to work with your brain, not against it. Whether you’re in high school, preparing for exams, or returning to studies as an adult, we’ll help you study with purpose, confidence, and efficiency.
💡 Why This Programme Matters
Imagine walking into an exam with clarity and calm, knowing you’ve studied the right way — not just the hard way.
Our Study Methods Programme isn’t just about memorising notes. It’s about developing the skills that great learners use: self-awareness, time mastery, and smart techniques that stick. We help you:
Learn how your brain processes and retains information best
Overcome procrastination, anxiety, and last-minute cramming
Improve concentration and boost your memory
Build a revision plan that fits your personality and lifestyle
📚 What You’ll Gain
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all system. It’s a personalised, practical approach tailored for high school learners, tertiary students, and adult learners. You’ll walk away with:
✅ A clear understanding of your learning preferences
✅ Tools to manage your time and workload effectively
✅ Techniques for active recall, summarising, and exam prep
✅ Strategies to stay motivated and reduce overwhelm
✅ Insights into how your personality influences your learning style
🧠 Who Is This For?
- Primary school learners (Grade 4 to 7) who want to develop study techniques to learn with confidence and understanding
- High school learners (Grade 8–12) who want to improve their academic performance
- Senior learners and tertiary students preparing for exams, assignments, or further studies
- Adults returning to study or professional exams, looking for effective ways to learn again
🎯 We now offer online training via Microsoft Teams — ideal for busy learners, distant students, or adult professionals wanting the flexibility of remote support.
Whether you’re studying at home, in a dorm, or after hours while working, our training adapts to your reality.
🎯 Want to Go One Step Further?
If you’re still figuring out what career path suits you, or you’re curious about your strengths, interests, and future options — explore our Career Guidance Services.
Gain clarity on your passions, personality, and potential study/career paths through professional guidance and assessments designed to support your growth.
🗂️ Session Structure and Important Information
Our Study Methods Programme is tailored for real-life learning — practical, age-appropriate, and purpose-driven. Below is how our sessions are structured for different age groups, along with key details to help you prepare.
👧 Junior Learners (Grade 4 – 7)
4 sessions of 90 minutes each
Engaging, age-appropriate, and interactive activities
Free parent participation is required – parents are guided to support learning at home
👩🎓 Senior Learners (Grade 8 – 12)
2 sessions of 4 hours each
Focused on mastering effective study techniques and exam strategies
Includes a comprehensive “Study Toolkit for Senior Learners” as part of the fee
✏️ What to Bring
To get the most out of your session, please bring:
Your school textbooks or study material – practical exercises are based on real content
For online classes via Microsoft Teams, ensure you have:
Your own stationery
Coloured pens and highlighters for visual learning
A quiet, well-lit space to focus
Benefits of our Study Methods:
- Practicing different methods
- Finding the methods that work for your individual learning style
- Fostering independent learning
- Building self-confidence
- Major subjects are covered
Contents covered:
- Motivation
- Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals
- Time management
- Your brain and learning
- How to deal with concentration difficulties
- How to deal with reading difficulties
- Managing stress levels and dealing with personal problems
- Personal learning preference
- Techniques for note taking
- Mind mapping
- Memory Techniques
- How to study languages and mathematics
- Daily homework and study program
- Preparing for tests and exams
Testimonials of students who benefitted from the Study methods:
🚀 Get Started Today
You don’t need more books — you need better strategies. Let us help you transform your study approach, one smart habit at a time.
👉 Book Your Free Study Methods Session
Online or in-person. Flexible. Purposeful. Tailored to you.
The cost for the course is R4025 per learner for 4 sessions of 2 hours each.
Important: We are able to present the course at a venue of your choice, if you can arrange for 6 or more learners. To find out more fill in your details below and specify your need in the Message box.