Preparatory School · Grade 1 to Grade 7
Building strong foundations.
Our Preparatory School
Confidence, curiosity and character.
In our Preparatory School we build strong academic foundations while growing confidence, curiosity and character. Focused, high-impact teaching in Maths, English and Science prepares children well for High School and beyond.
Learning is rich, connected and relevant. Hands-on projects deepen understanding and build the skills children need now and later: thinking critically, creating, and working well with others.
Deep mastery
Focused support in English, Maths and Science for success in later grades.
Hands-on projects
Interdisciplinary projects that bring real-world relevance to learning.
The arts
Music, visual art, drama and debating for creativity and self-expression.
Sport for all
Physical education and team sport for fitness, teamwork and fun.
Subjects
What children learn.
From Grade 1 to Grade 7 we follow the CAPS curriculum, with focused support in Maths, English and Science.
Olá, Portuguese. From Grade 4, children can also take Portuguese as a co-curricular language, taught by a qualified teacher through our partnership with the Portuguese Embassy.
Need to know
Hours, phases and what is included.
Our Preparatory School runs from Grade 1 to Grade 7: Junior Preparatory for Grades 1 to 3 and Senior Preparatory for Grades 4 to 7. The day begins at 07:30, with drop-off from 07:00 and early bird drop-off from 06:30.
Fees include tuition and school sport and cultural co-curriculars, with coaching, transport and catering for fixtures. Aftercare runs until 17:30 and our Holiday Club covers most school holidays.
| 2027 school day, Monday to Friday | Hours |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 and Grade 2 | 07:30 to 13:15 |
| Grade 3 | 07:30 to 13:30 |
| Grade 4 to Grade 7 | 07:30 to 14:30 |
| Waiting class (Grade 1 to 3) | until 14:30 |
| Aftercare | 14:30 to 17:30 |
The school day starts and ends at the same time every day. Children in Grade 1 to Grade 3 who are not collected by 14:30 move from the waiting class into aftercare, and a late collection charge applies. Aftercare starts after co-curriculars for children taking part.
Challenged, supported and inspired.
Preparatory School fees for 2027 start from R5,925 a month for Grade 1. Come and see our classrooms in action.