Education and Schools in Cape Town
Cape Town has a range of public schools (government run), private schools (independent) and international schools. Education standards vary considerably at government schools, while private schools offer consistently high levels of education - with a price to match.
There is an American International School in Constantia, a German school in the city bowl, and four International Schools scattered in the suburbs. The International School of Cape Town in Wynberg follows the English curriculum. The best domestic private schools include Bishops (Diocesan College) in Rondebosch, Redham House near the US Embassy in Tokai, and the Waldorf School in Constantia. The best known private girls schools are Herschel and St Cyprians. Fees range from R20 000 per annum at a government school to over R100 000 for private or international schooling.
The school year runs from mid January to early December, across 3 or 4 equal terms, with short holidays over Easter, June, September and December. Applications must be made well in advance of arrival at the school concerned and you may need to apply to Home Affairs for a Study Permit.
There is an American International School in Constantia, a German school in the city bowl, and four International Schools scattered in the suburbs. The International School of Cape Town in Wynberg follows the English curriculum. The best domestic private schools include Bishops (Diocesan College) in Rondebosch, Redham House near the US Embassy in Tokai, and the Waldorf School in Constantia. The best known private girls schools are Herschel and St Cyprians. Fees range from R20 000 per annum at a government school to over R100 000 for private or international schooling.The school year runs from mid January to early December, across 3 or 4 equal terms, with short holidays over Easter, June, September and December. Applications must be made well in advance of arrival at the school concerned and you may need to apply to Home Affairs for a Study Permit.
