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Annual tuition at Jacaranda International School ranges from ZAR 3,500 to ZAR 81,000 depending on year group. That works out at roughly ZAR 3,500 to ZAR 70,200 for the early years, ZAR 70,200 to ZAR 73,980 for primary, ZAR 76,032 to ZAR 81,000 for secondary. Expect an application fee of ZAR 3,500 on enrolment. Monthly invoices are generated and emailed in advance (by the 20th of the preceding month) and are payable on or before the 1st of each month for the month in advance. Second child: ZAR 150 discount per month; Third child: ZAR 240 discount per month; Fourth child: ZAR 390 discount per month.
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FAQs
Where is Jacaranda International School located?
Jacaranda International School is in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa, at 57 Skimmer Street, The Reeds. It serves Centurion and the northern Pretoria area, and transportation options are available.
What ages does Jacaranda serve and what curricula are offered?
The school serves learners from birth to 18 across Pre-Primary, Primary, Lower Secondary and High School. It offers the British International Curriculum, Cambridge qualifications (IGCSE/AS/A Levels), and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, with Cambridge education provided from age four.
Is Jacaranda a private day school and who runs it?
Yes, Jacaranda is a private day school. It is family-run and has been established since 1997.
What is the admission fee?
The single admission fee is ZAR 3,500 per family.
What are the main tuition payment options?
Tuition can be paid in 12 monthly instalments, in three-term instalments, or as a full annual payment with a discount for early payment. Invoices are issued in advance and are typically due by the 1st of each month.
Are there transport and aftercare charges, and what do they cover?
Yes. Transport and aftercare are optional, charged as value-added services. Transport is billed monthly or per usage, and aftercare runs until 18:00 with meal provisions.
How is the curriculum structured, and when does Cambridge start?
The curriculum is staged: Pre-Primary uses the British International Curriculum from age four, with Cambridge International Education provided from the same age. Primary and Lower Secondary focus on core subjects plus creativity and independent problem-solving, leading to subject choices in High School from Grade 8.
What can students expect in High School regarding exams?
In High School, students select subjects from Grade 8 onward, culminating in a Grade 12 exit examination with internationally recognised qualifications (IGCSE/AS/A Level paths are available depending on subjects chosen).
Are exam results or class sizes published?
Specific exam results and class sizes are not published in the available information. The school operates as a Cambridge examination centre and follows Cambridge/Edexcel frameworks.
What facilities does the campus offer?
Facilities include well-kept grounds and indoor swimming facilities. The campus also offers aftercare and a tuckshop to support daily life on site.
Is transportation and aftercare available, and what do they include?
Yes. Transport is available as a service (monthly or per-usage) and aftercare runs until 18:00 and includes meals. The tuckshop on campus provides additional convenience.
What about sports facilities and PE?
Indoor swimming is a key facility on campus. There are structured sport options for Early Years and Primary/Secondary, with sport-related fees as part of the extracurricular provisions.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
The program includes numeracy and literacy activities, basic computer literacy, art, and cultural activities. It also features social and athletic activities plus life-skills development.
Are there clubs or programs that foster creativity and critical thinking?
Yes. Art and cultural activities support creativity, while cultural development and entrepreneurial skills programs promote initiative and social awareness, complementing academic learning in learner-centered classrooms.
How does the school support 21st-century skills and digital learning?
The curriculum emphasises 21st-century skills and digital-age learning, helping students think critically and adapt to modern technology. Basic computer literacy is included in the extracurricular program.
How does Jacaranda support wellbeing and SEL?
The school focuses on holistic development in a safe, nurturing environment guided by values such as equality, diversity, integrity, courage and respect. Social and emotional learning is integrated into daily practice to support wellbeing.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
Educators receive safety training to maintain safe, child-friendly spaces, and safeguarding policies with governance addenda guide practice. Safeguarding and wellbeing are prioritized in school policies and governance.
Is there formal support for learning needs (SEN/EAL)?
The information notes a two-stage process to identify barriers to learning and development, but it does not provide specific details on dedicated SEN or EAL programs.
What is the uniform policy?
A formal uniform and Sport/PE uniform are required from Reception 1 onward. Uniforms and related resources are supplied by Wierda Outfitters, with specific seasonal requirements and enforcement from January 2025.
Is boarding offered, and is there a house system?
Boarding is not listed as part of the school's offerings, and a house system is not described in the provided information.
