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on 24 May 2016
Hi, I am Indian and about to shift to Johannesburg with Family (My Wife and Daughter) somewhere in Oct-Nov. My Daughter would be 4.5 years old by then. Can somebody in this forum help me with little idea about following: 1) Is there is any Indian school with CBSE/ ICSE curriculum 2) which are the good schools available 3) which are the schools where generally Kids of Indian family goes? I checked in few schools only catholic students are allowed 4) which are the areas where most of the Indian communities stay? please somebody help with these information, particularly about schools which is the main concern for me. Thanks!
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Johannesburg has a diverse population and I'm sure you'll meet lots of other Indian and expat famillies in the city.
The standard of international school in Joburg is high. I think you'll find the Johannesburg Schools Guide useful reading.
What part of Joburg do you plan on living in?
Shantalie
Have a look at our Areas and suburbs in Johannesburg which gives you a breakdown of all the areas in Johannesburg.
Fordsburg has quite a large Indian community, while Midrand is also home to a number of Indian families. There are a number of schools in Fordsburg that many Indian children attend, whereas Midrand is home to Beaulieu, a private co-educational school.
Kind regards,
Alex
According to this page there is no school in South Africa following the CBSE curriculum. However, the Expat Arrivals list of International Schools in Johannesburg might be of some use to you.
Meagan
To enter Grade R / Grade 0 (the preparatory/reception year before beginning primary school), your daughter should be four turning five by 30 June in the year of admission. (This year isn't compulsory, though.) For Grade 1 she should be five turning six by 30 June in the year of admission.
The SA school year starts in January, assuming she'll be going to a local school - international schools may follow a different timetable, sometimes with a September start as is more common in certain other countries.
To apply, you'll need her birth certificate and an immunisation card as well as some kind of documentation regarding your visa status in South Africa (residence permit, for example, or proof that you're in the process of applying for one).
Kind regards
Meagan
Most expat children attend either private schools or international schools - you can view a list of the recommended schools by clicking on the two links I've inserted into this sentence.
Meagan
At the age of 12 years, that would put your son in Grade 7, which is the final year of primary school in South African - see this link if you'd like more information the South African school system.
Here is a list of private schools in Bedfordview:
This list came from a website called Joburg Expat; click here to view the page I used. It includes a write-up on the schools plus a rough map of where the schools are. (For obvious reasons I have omitted girls' schools that were included in the list).
Bishop Bavin School wasn't included on that list, but is a private co-ed Anglican school in the area, while Bedfordview Primary School is the area's local government school.
For a list of private schools in the wider Johannesburg area, click here, and for a list of international schools in Johannesburg, click here.
Best of luck with your upcoming move.
Meagan