South Africa, Johannesburg
· Reviewed by Nik Higgins · Co-founder & CEO
Reddford House Northcliff is a private through‑school in the Northcliff/Randburg area of Johannesburg offering a South African curriculum from Early Learning through to College. The school serves learners aged 1 to 18 across Early Learning, Preparatory (Grade 1–7) and College (Grade 8–12) phases; its Preparatory programme is CAPS‑aligned and the Senior School follows the IEB National Senior Certificate. English is the language of instruction throughout the school; learners also study Afrikaans or isiZulu as a First Additional Language and the Early Learning School includes conversational exposure to Zulu and Afrikaans. Published facilities include age‑specific early years spaces with sensory rooms and a learn‑to‑swim pool, purpose‑built science and computer laboratories, an art studio, an indoor swimming pool, sports courts and pitches, a performing‑arts hall and a new boarding house. Distinctive features noted on the school site are a Reggio Emilia–informed approach in early years and membership of the Inspired Education Group with associated international exchange opportunities.