International School Fees South Africa: Budget to Premium

South Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and other cities) has international schools from budget to premium – British, IB and other curricula. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly ZAR 80,000–150,000 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly ZAR 180,000–280,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly ZAR 320,000–500,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Crawford College, Reddam House (certain campuses) and Curro Holdings international stream can sit in the budget band. Primary often ZAR 95,000–150,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

St Stithians College, Herschel Girls’ School and St John’s College (Johannesburg) are mid-tier examples. Primary often ZAR 200,000–280,000; secondary/IBDP can be ZAR 280,000–380,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

International School of Cape Town (ISCT), American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ) and British International College sit at the premium end. Primary can be ZAR 350,000–480,000 and secondary/IBDP ZAR 420,000–550,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be ZAR 10,000–35,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add ZAR 25,000–80,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget ZAR 20,000–60,000+ per exam session.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band, city and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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