Johannesburg International School Fees Comparison

Comparing international school fees in Johannesburg helps families choose the right school for their budget and curriculum. This guide compares schools across budget, mid-tier and premium bands with indicative annual tuition in ZAR.

Fee bands at a glance (primary, annual, indicative)

Band	Annual tuition (primary)	Example schools
Budget	ZAR 60,000–120,000	Dainfern College, Reddam
Mid-tier	ZAR 150,000–250,000	American International School Johannesburg, Crawford
Premium	ZAR 280,000–400,000+	British International College, St Stithians

Budget schools comparison

Schools in the budget band typically sit in the ZAR 60,000–120,000 range for primary. Curricula include British, IB and American. Fees rise in secondary and exam years.

Mid-tier schools comparison

Mid-tier schools offer primary fees around ZAR 150,000–250,000 per year. Secondary and IGCSE/IBDP typically higher. Strong curricula and facilities.

Premium schools comparison

Premium schools sit at the top end. Primary ZAR 280,000–400,000+ per year. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to add beyond tuition

Include registration, application, learning support, EAL and board exam fees. See our South Africa fees guide and Hidden Fees guide.

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