Compare International Schools in Pretoria, South Africa

British International College — Pretoria is a satellite campus of British International College located in Eastcliff, Pretoria (address published as East Avenue/Eastcliff). The campus follows the Cambridge International pathway, offering Cambridge Checkpoint/Junior High (Stage 7/Year 7 and Year 8), Cambridge IGCSE (listed for learners aged 15–17) and Cambridge International AS and A Levels (ages 16+). The website shows English-language provision within the Cambridge syllabuses (English Language is offered as First, Second or Foreign Language) and indicates pupils select a second language as part of IGCSE study; the college also notes Afrikaans examination entries for the Cambridge November session. Pretoria is an accredited Cambridge examination centre (ZA188) and the site states the campus hosts oral and practical examinations (including AS/A‑level science practicals, art and music) and runs exam‑preparation workshops. The Pretoria location is described on the school site as a smaller, focused campus with supervised study support and university‑preparation and guidance for progression to local and international universities.

Cornwall Hill College is an independent, co‑educational school on a 25‑hectare estate in Irene, Centurion (Pretoria), offering education from Grade 000 to Grade 12 across Pre‑School, Preparatory and College phases. The school follows the South African CAPS curriculum and presents Grade 12 candidates for the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate. Instruction is English‑medium; language offerings at College level include English (first language), Afrikaans or Sepedi as First Additional Language and French as a second additional language. The campus combines state‑of‑the‑art sporting, cultural and educational facilities — including cricket, hockey, netball and tennis academies, a music academy and drama provision — and a wellness and pastoral‑care programme. The College provides boarding for Grades 8–12 and operates small tutor groups (no more than 16 pupils), regular benchmarking (Grade 9 ACER tests) and an academic‑support department to assist learners.

Courtney House International School — Primary Campus is a Cambridge primary school in Bailey's Muckleneuk, Pretoria, providing Cambridge Primary (Reception Year to Year 6) for learners aged about 4–12. Teaching is in English; Afrikaans, French and Spanish are offered as modern foreign languages and the school deploys TEFL‑trained teachers and additional conversational‑English, phonics and reading support for learners from non‑English backgrounds. The school states class sizes are capped (typically 16–22, maximum 22) and lists facilities including a library, music room and dedicated aftercare facilities; swimming is provided off campus. Operational features published by the school include aftercare until 17:00, a school‑transport service covering nearby suburbs, and strict access‑control and pick‑up protocols to accommodate children of international dignitaries. Its published auxiliary and value‑added programmes include reading and phonics programmes, a reading laboratory, digital literacy, music, physical education and a range of extramural activities (for example archery, robotics, choir and various team sports).

Crawford International Pretoria is a private school located at 555 Sibelius Street, Lukasrand, Pretoria, offering pre‑primary, preparatory and college phases (Grade 0000–0; Grades 1–7; Grades 8–12). The Pre‑Primary and Preparatory phases are authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), with the school noting a planned transition away from the IB for Pre‑Primary and Preparatory from January 2027; across all phases learners follow the South African CAPS framework and College pupils prepare for the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) matric examinations. The language of instruction is English; first additional languages include Afrikaans, Sepedi and isiZulu, while French, Portuguese and Jewish Studies are offered as additional language options. Campus facilities listed by the school include art, music, drama and dance studios, a media centre and computer/innovation centres, a science laboratory and extensive sports facilities (tennis courts, cricket and soccer fields and a 25 m heated swimming pool plus training pool). Distinctive features cited include leadership and service programmes (Crawford Leadership Programme, Crawford CARES), WESSA Eco‑Schools membership, MAP international benchmarking and a digital learning platform.

Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria (DSP) is a co-educational German-English bilingual day school in The Willows, Pretoria, founded in 1899. It offers German and South African curricula from creche through Grade 12, culminating in the Kombiabitur (dual German Abitur and South African NSC) or the English-language NSC with German Language Diploma. The school occupies a park-like campus with extensive sports facilities.

Lycee Jules Verne Pretoria is the Pretoria campus of the Lycee Francais Jules Verne, a French international school approved by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). Located in Eastwood-Arcadia, Pretoria, the campus serves students from nursery through Grade 5 (CM2). The school was inaugurated in 1992 and educates students from numerous nationalities in a fully bilingual French-English environment. The Pretoria campus features eight classrooms, a computer room, a library, a sports field, a swimming pool, and shaded play areas. The school follows the French national curriculum adapted for an international bilingual setting, and is part of a wider network with a Johannesburg campus serving older students through Grade 12.

North American International School (NAIS), located at 431 Atterbury Road, Menlo Park, Pretoria, is a private international day school that publishes a North American / US‑style international curriculum delivered from early childhood through to senior grades. The school states that the language of instruction is English and that it runs language‑enrichment activities and clubs to support literacy and multilingual development. NAIS describes itself as serving a largely diplomatic and internationally mobile community and notes small class sizes and fully qualified teaching staff. The school's published materials and inspection summary cite a student‑centred, inclusive approach with external registration and membership of international education organisations for quality assurance. Notable programme features referenced on the school site and in its enrolment pack include arts and language activities, regular school events (for example graduations and art days) and a focus on English‑language development alongside the broader North American curriculum.

Silver Oaks International is a private Cambridge school located at 40 Pinaster Avenue, Hazelwood, Pretoria. The school follows the University of Cambridge GCE programme, offering Pre‑O, O‑level and AS/A (Cambridge International AS and A) pathways for secondary learners; directory listings and the school site indicate it operates as a small secondary/day school covering roughly Grades 8–12. Instruction is in English and the school lists Afrikaans and French among taught languages. The school publishes its status as a recognised Cambridge examination centre (ZA023) and an EMIS number, and sets an entrance test in English and mathematics for applicants. The website and code of conduct describe small class sizes (maximum about 14), daily supervised study periods during school hours and a school tuckshop, and note that Cambridge examinations are written in November; these features are presented as part of the school's academic organisation and emphasis on individual attention.

Star College Pretoria is an independent, English-medium school in Equestria, Pretoria (25 Meadow Avenue) established by the Horizon Educational Trust. It offers early learning (Grade RR — age 4 turning 5 — and Grade R — age 5 turning 6), primary (Grades 1–7) and high school (Grades 8–12). The school follows the South African CAPS curriculum while preparing Grade 12 learners for the Independent Examinations administered by the IEB. All subjects except additional languages are taught in English; First Additional Language options in the GET phase include Afrikaans, IsiZulu or Sepedi, and in the FET phase Afrikaans or Sepedi; the GET programme also lists Turkish and digital-technology (coding). The school emphasises mathematics, science and computer technology, provides free after-school and Saturday tuition and runs national and international Olympiad training and project/exhibition programmes (including robotics and science fairs). Extramural activities listed include basketball, soccer, cricket, tennis, netball and chess.