ABOUT OUR COLLEGE
Lifestyle College sprouted from humble beginnings in 1991 by fulfilling the needs of keen home gardeners and later flourished into a fully-fledged college that caters to corporates, municipalities, career professionals and hobbyists alike.
QUALIFIED LECTURERS, ASSESORS AND MODERATORS
Lifestyle College employs qualified lecturers, assessors and moderators who are top designers and award winners within the Green Industry and uses external verifiers to ensure professional standards.
As a supplier of both quality education and training, Lifestyle College believes in growing individuals by equipping them with skills that improve their lives.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Lifestyle College is in business to provide the highest standard of education in industry related training courses. Thereby providing all our learners with quality Outcomes-Based Education and training driven by the integrity, accountability, professionalism and innovation of our lecturers/trainers and support staff.
We invest in our people and maintain a work environment that is conducive to their physical, mental and spiritual health. We provide them with challenges and rewards to encourage them to make a meaningful contribution to the company, the industry and the community.
In striving to achieve the above, all staff are required to sign the Lifestyle College Code of Ethics. In addition, we have established and maintain a Quality Management System that clearly reflects our values and mission thereby guaranteeing delivery to our learners.
OUR HISTORY
SEEDLINGS > Lifestyle College Started
Lifestyle College was started in 1991, in very humble beginnings out of the need of keen gardeners wanting to know how to design their own gardens.
GERMINATION > Development
The College started developing and finding its feet over the years.
STEMS AND ROOTS > Change
Following the Department of Education’s outcomes-based education policies, the College took a major turn in 1999, with the establishment of a more structured course.
LEAVES APPEAR > Growth
As the College grew, it was necessary to find permanent and bigger facilities where it could continue to educate gardeners.
FLOWERING > New Beginnings
In 2002, Lifestyle College was given a new home at its present day location.
PRESS RELEASE > Lifestyle College Announces New Ownership and Transition to the School of Landscaping and Horticulture
Lifestyle College Education division is pleased to announce an exciting new chapter in its history. As of 1 July 2025, the College Education division fell under the ownership of Debbie Smit, Mike Rickhoff, and Richard Gibb. This encompasses the part time courses and full-time course offered to the public.
With this transition, the institution will also begin a gradual name change to the School of Landscaping and Horticulture, reflecting its strong focus on excellence in landscaping and horticultural education.
While the ownership and name are evolving, students and partners can rest assured that the same dedicated team will continue to provide quality education and support. The change in management also brings with it a fresh vision.
“We are excited about this new journey,” said the new owners in a joint statement. “Our aim is to build on the strong foundation already in place and to ensure that the School of Landscaping and Horticulture continues to be a leading institution in the industry.”
The Lifestyle College Training division offering learnerships, short skills courses to companies will remain unchanged.
Please note that as from 1 October our banking details will be changing.
We thank all our loyal customers for the support over the past 33 years and looking forward to seeing you on our new venture.
OUR COMMUNITY
Lifestyle College is the only College which has been educating designers for over 30 years.
We cater for large corporates, government municipalities, general hobbyists, keen gardeners and students looking for a career or enhancement of skills in Landscape Design or Horticulture.
As a sister company to Lifestyle Home and Garden, Lifestyle College is proud to be associated with one of the biggest garden centres in the southern hemisphere. We are situated on the premises of Lifestyle Garden Centre which allows for the best learning environment for students and access to landscaping and plant material daily.
KEYS TO LIFSTYLE COLLEGE SUCCESS
Lifestyle College only employs the best lecturers and top designers who are actively designing within the landscaping industry, many of whom own their own companies. This ensures the learning is kept fresh and up-to-date.
Our lecturers are all trained assessors and regularly attend courses and workshops on facilitation and assessment processes.
THE LIFSTYLE COLLEGE DIFFERENCE
Lifestyle College is the only College which has been educating designers for over 30 years.
As a sister company to Lifestyle Home and Garden, Lifestyle College is proud to be associated with one of the biggest garden centers in the southern hemisphere.
We are situated on the premises of Lifestyle Garden Centre, which allows for the best learning environment for students.
