Edited by Nik Higgins · Co-founder & CEO
South Africa offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 90 international schools in South Africa. Filter by curriculum, fees (average ZAR 128,780), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 90 international schools in South Africa covering 16 curricula. The most widely offered are South African Curriculum (29), British Curriculum (24), Christian Curriculum (8), Montessori Curriculum (7), French Curriculum (5). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Annual tuition across South Africa runs from about ZAR 94,021 to ZAR 174,800, averaging roughly ZAR 128,780. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in South Africa run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
doris lists every international school in South Africa we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
