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Welcome to the Brain Bar

Where Maths is Served with a Side of Fun

Your child’s academic success is just an equation away!

At The Brain Bar (TBB), we specialise in Maths tutoring for Grade 8 to 10 students, both in English and Afrikaans, with plans to expand to higher grades and Science soon. Whether your child needs a little extra help solving for “x” or wants to stay ahead of the class, we’re here to make Maths as easy as pi (3.14 times the fun!).

Our Services Include:

The Brain Bar Group Lessons

Group Lessons:

The more, the merrier! Our group sessions, with a max of 4 students, are designed to foster collaboration while providing personalised attention. Working with peers not only helps students learn faster but also makes solving tricky problems more fun. Plus, at just R650 per month , it’s a budget-friendly way to boost your child's skills.

The Brain Bar Individual Lessons

Individual Lessons:

For those who prefer one-on-one focus, we offer individual sessions at R225 per lesson. If individual slots are full, don’t worry! Your child can join a waiting list or jump into a group session in the meantime.

The Brain Bar Flexible Learning

Flexible Learning:

Whether your child prefers online or in-person lessons, we’ve got you covered. We offer tutoring from the comfort of home or at The Brain Bar's HQ—whichever suits your schedule best!

The Brain Bar Bilingual Instruction

Bilingual Instruction:

Whether it's "Wiskunde" or "Maths," our lessons are available in both English and Afrikaans, ensuring language isn't a barrier to success.

Extra Benefits Just for You:

  • Free Introductory 30-Minute Lesson: Want to try us out? Get a free 30-minute lesson to assess your child's strengths and areas for growth. It’s a no-pressure way to see if The Brain Bar is the right fit!
  • Free Baseline Assessment: To tailor every lesson to your child’s needs, we offer a comprehensive initial assessment that pinpoints areas of improvement, so we can focus on what matters most.
  • Welcome Gift Bag: When you sign up, you’ll receive a fun Brain Bar gift bag!
  • Lesson Summaries & Homework: After each lesson, students receive a comprehensive summary of the topics covered and homework exercises to reinforce learning.
MEET YOUR TUTOR

Hi, I’m Jess Lavan, your personal Maths and soon-to-be Science guide.

Confidence is like gravity—once you’ve got it, everything falls into place! My mission is to help you feel empowered in your academic abilities, all while solving complex equations and nailing Science concepts. Let’s work together and unlock your full potential.

The Brain Bar

Fees

Group Lessons:

R650 per month

(includes 1 free individual lesson per month)

Individual Lessons:

R225 per lesson

See what we did there?

WHY ENROLL WITH THE BRAIN BAR?

Tutoring Your Way

At The Brain Bar, we mix personal attention with peer collaboration to deliver results. With our small group sizes, each student gets the support they need while enjoying the camaraderie of learning together. Our method is not only effective—it’s fun! Plus, with our bilingual options, affordable fees, and flexible learning, we’ve got something for every student.

The Brain Bar Support
Brain Bar Buddies

Think of it as your very own study squad! If you’re in a group lesson, we set you with classmates from your school and grade so you can help each other crack the code on those tough topics.

The Brain Bar Expert Tutoring
Expert Tutoring

With over 5 years of experience and more than 150 students tutored, I know all the tricks to make Maths feel like a walk in the park—well, a park full of triangles and formulas!

SCIENCE & MATH LESSONS
IEB and CAPS curriculums

Our tutoring is aligned with both the IEB and CAPS curriculums. Whether through individual attention or collaborative learning, your child will sharpen their problem-solving skills and develop the kind of grit that makes them a Maths and Science superhero—able to tackle confusion and frustration with confidence and ease!

Ready to Get Started?

Sign up for lessons today and get ready to solve problems faster than a speeding quadratic equation! Whether it’s Grade 8 to 10 Maths, or soon-to-be-launched senior-level Maths and Science, The Brain Bar is here to help you succeed.

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Why My Clients Heart Me

  • “Jess is everything I’ve looked for in a tutor. She has really assisted me with Maths and science. I have a better understanding of these subjects and Jess is always patient with my learning process. Jess is friendly and very professional and also very accommodating which helps because my schedule is very busy at times. I don't know what I would do without Jess, she's an amazing tutor!”

    Jorgia S (Student, Grade 10)

  • “My kids simply adore Jess. She is calm and has a very soothing voice and is also very relatable to them which is great because teens are normally difficult to connect with. Jess is very good at communicating with parents and the kids as well as a constant support to them. My daughter says often that she would never have done well or passed her tests if it wasn't for Jess, she's the best!”

    Sandy S (Mom)

  • “Jess is a really awesome tutor she is really good at teaching Afrikaans she was able to get my grades from a B to an A, she is not only good at Afrikaans she is also really great at teaching math, science and English and more and she has the ability to make boring sections enjoyable and fun.”

    Evan C (Student, Grade 8)

  • “Jess is an excellent tutor. She has helped me gain a better understanding of science and mathematics. She is a patient and dedicated tutor who never disappoints. I would not have made progress in my academics without her knowledge and support.”

    Gwen C (Student, Grade 11)

  • "Jess has been our tutor for the last few years. She has assisted us through Grades 6 and 7 as well as 8, 9 and 10. She is easy going and friendly and my children love to chat with her. She was originally tasked only with extra maths but has stepped up in all subjects, as required. She has even assisted with subjects that are not within the usual syllabus such as Equine studies. Her rates are reasonable and good value for money. She goes beyond what is expected of her and has a genuine interest in the children’s results. My children look forward to sessions with her. She makes learning fun. More complicated work is made less stressful as she explains it patiently and thoroughly. I recommend her highly for all levels - children that are struggling as well as students that wish to improve their marks.”

    Wendy C (Mom)

  • “Jess has been my tutor for 4 years this year, she is such a kind and patient person with a very caring heart. From being with Jess my marks have improved drastically from 50% to 80% in maths and science. Jess has a very good way of explaining difficult topics without making it seem too overwhelming or hard to tackle. She not only has helped me improve my marks but she believed in me and helped me gain my confidence again when it came to my academics. Working with Jess is the best part of my day as we always have fun in our lessons and feel confident about the work we cover in each lesson.”

    Bailey R (Student, Grade 11)

  • “Jess has been instrumental in building up my daughter's confidence in her maths and science abilities. This has led to a significant improvement in her marks. Jess has a wonderfully calm, kind, supportive and approachable manner, and easily simplifies concepts for her students. Jess will always go the extra mile for her students and has been an incredible asset in my daughter's school journey."

    Lisa R (Mom)