Crawford International Pretoria

Since 2021, Cheryl Naidoo (school principal and head of high school or college). Started teaching in 1989, mostly primary, and including a year in the American International School in Cameroon. Moved to Crawford Pretoria in 2002, working her way up

Assessment for all for entry at grade 0 upwards. School looks at personal circumstances and reports from previous schools plus there’s a meeting with the principal or admissions manager for a chat (grades 4 to 7 can be online for those who can’t

The Crawford group is signed up to Global Education university counselling company (at no extra cost to parents), to advise on universities and entrance procedures around the world, with workshops for students and parents from grade 9. Seven students

School prides itself on its 100 per cent pass rate in the matriculation. In 2023, 90 per cent achieved the coveted bachelor’s pass for accessing university education. A total of 166 distinctions were awarded to 88 graduating students (the top six

Teachers are ‘approachable’ but also ‘proactive’, say parents. ‘My son is strong in maths and when his test result dropped unexpectedly from the previous term, the teacher called me to talk it through and suggest a strategy,’ says one. Many teachers

A learning support team provides extra help (including occupational, speech and play therapy) to those who need it during school hours, up to age nine, and before and after school for older students.

School promotes inclusivity, but for those

Teachers with TEFL qualifications help children who are not native English speakers.

Whether your child is into chess, drama, public speaking, film making, art or robotics, they can find a club here to suit. Even the youngest ones enjoy summer swimming, ball skills and chess as part of the curriculum with karate, drama and hip-hop

The large campus and great facilities attract many families, including outdoor cricket nets and, unusually, a heated (25-metre) pool. Football (soccer) is the main curriculum sport for boys (no rugby, to the disappointment of some), with some boys

A South African school with an international focus. Parents appreciate the fact that the demographics reflect local society more than some other international schools in the area. There are children from many other African countries and it’s popular

Having students enrolled from over 60 different nationalities creates a diverse student body; there’s also a significant socio-economic spread.

Parents say there’s a good community feel, especially for younger years where parents are naturally

Not cheap by South African standards, and head acknowledges that many parents struggle to pay the fees, but we heard few complaints on this score. Being part of the ADvTECH group means financial stability, and continual investment in facilities and

Fast becoming one of the go-to all-through international schools in the city, offering the renowned IB primary years programme and then onto the local South African curriculum, leading to the IEB matriculation.

A fabulous choice for those who want