DESIGNING GARDENS
FOR LIFE...

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EDUCATE WITH PASSION
EMPOWER WITH KNOWLEDGE

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THE ART
OF WELL-BEING…

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THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE
FUTURE, IS TO PLAN IT!

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WELCOME. IRENE SCHOOL OF GARDEN DESIGN

Designing Gardens for Life...

The Irene School of Garden Design is a leader in garden design education. We offer a variety of course options to encompass the needs of prospective students, garden enthusiasts, designers and landscapers. Irene School of Garden Design is the only design school offering interrelated-vocational design courses in South Africa. Underpinned by creative conceptual thinking and the art of landscape architecture, our courses are inclusive of various professions, and skill levels. Our unique approach to design as a whole and the class leading course curriculum is presented in a series that allows for lectures and talks at almost any time and any pace. Whether you can study part time, full time or after hours, there is a layout that will suit your needs and schedule. We believe that the courses we offer will appeal to people ranging from the garden enthusiast to the entrepreneur and our courses are presented in an enjoyable and educational milieu to help you achieve the pinnacle of success.

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