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Best 20 British International Schools in South Africa

Out of a total of 23 British International Schools in South Africa (and 58 total International Schools in South Africa)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Daybridge International High School

Our school provides a structured, disciplined, friendly environment, with individual attention within a relaxed atmosphere. Our learners are respected as individuals and encouraged to develop confidence and fulfil their potential by participating actively with peers and educators in a democratic collective. Our children are well- prepared for a future with success and a love for learning.
City
Johannesburg
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
13 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 71,850
to: R 79,410
Reviews
(13 reviews)

International School of Cape Town

THE ISCT DIFFERENCE
The International School of Cape Town (ISCT) is one of the oldest Cambridge schools in the country, offering the Cambridge curriculum from Nursery through to High School and A levels since 1998.
ISCT Excellence & Innovation.
The school prides itself on consistently producing excellent academic results in a warm and supportive environment, incorporating the latest in teaching skills and technological innovation.
City
Cape Town
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(2 reviews)

Liberté School

Liberté School provides a learning environment where children are allowed the freedom to learn in a manner most suited to them individually. Our educational approach is based on Cognitive Science principles: the science of learning and thinking with a strong focus on the development of executive functioning skills.
City
Cape Town
Curriculum
British, Montessori
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 11
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 46,800
to: R 61,200

ESCA Wanderers

ESCA Wanderers proudly stands as the premier destination for cultivating students who excel in their chosen sports or cultural pursuits, epitomizing a legacy of nurturing Africa's talent. Nestled within the prestigious Wanderers Sports Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, our school embodies a tradition of excellence.
Dedicated to the holistic development of our students, ESCA Wanderers provides a dynamic learning environment tailored to individuals driven by a passion for sports or cultural endeavours. With a steadfast commitment to empowering our students to leverage their talents as pathways to tertiary education or professional careers, we foster an environment where academic pursuits harmonize seamlessly with athletic and artistic aspirations.
ESCA’s offering is focused on four pillars, Academic, Co-curricular, Student Wellness and our Pathways pillar. ESCA students benefit from distinguished educators, state-of-the-art facilities, expert coaches, and meticulously crafted athletic programs. Together, these elements form a synergistic ecosystem designed to propel our students towards the pinnacle of academic and sporting/cultural achievement.
We have two admissions streams. The first is students joining one of our five sports academies (Basketball, Football, Tennis, Golf, Gymnastics) and the second stream is students who are looking for a flexible, individualised academic timetable which accommodates their practice and touring demands in their chosen sport or cultural activity. Whilst still benefiting from our student wellness and pathways pillars.
Aligned with esteemed academic bodies such as Cambridge International and the American GED®, ESCA Wanderers offers accredited pathways to academic excellence, underpinned by a culture that values balance, commitment, effort, and integrity.
Join us at ESCA Wanderers, where tradition meets innovation, and where the pursuit of greatness knows no bounds.
City
Johannesburg
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
9 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 138,000
to: R 156,000

Cape Town French School

Located in the heart of City of Cape Town, the Cape Town French School provides French and Cambridge English education from pre-primary to grade 12. Our students are fully bilingual (French-English), they also learn a third language (German or Spanish) and obtain the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), which is recognised by over 400 universities (in Europe, the USA, Canada, the UK, and in all French speaking and English speaking countries).
City
Cape Town
Curriculum
British, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 99,343
to: R 130,952

Somerset College

We offer a world-class education with a Christian foundation. We teach dignity, respect and a commitment to community service. We are a community dedicated to academic excellence, individuality, and innovation. At Somerset College, we believe in nurturing the whole person—our students are more than learners; they are future leaders, creative thinkers, and compassionate contributors to the world. With a firm foundation in values and principles, our school fosters a spirit of curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. From our dynamic curriculum to our state-of-the-art facilities, every aspect of Somerset College is designed to inspire success and personal growth.
City
Cape Town
Curriculum
British, Christian, South African
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 67,590
to: R 188,200
Reviews
(1 review)

El Shaddai Christian School

El Shaddai Christian School (ESCS) is a premier private Christian school in Durbanville, offering a Christ-centred, purpose-driven, and academically rigorous education.
We provide a seamless educational journey across three phases: Pre-Primary (Grades 00–0), Primary School (Grades 1–6), and High School (Grades 7–12). Our approach focuses on developing the whole child through strong academics taught from a Biblical worldview, intentional discipleship, diverse sporting opportunities, and a vibrant cultural programme.
As an approved Cambridge International Examinations Centre, ESCS offers IGCSE and International AS Levels in the senior high school, preparing students for both local and international pathways.
At the heart of our school is a commitment to Biblical discipleship, academic excellence, and character formation. Guided by our vision to Grow, Equip, and Send, we aim to nurture confident, skilled, and faith-filled young people who are equipped with 21st-century skills and ready to make a meaningful impact in the world.
City
Cape Town
Curriculum
British, Christian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 48,565
to: R 99,088
Reviews
(2 reviews)

Hout Bay International School

Hout Bay International School is more than a school – it is a community of diverse individuals and families, a centre for academic excellence, for some a home away from home and yet more importantly a family for all those that are part of it. Few schools can boast that they belong to two international organisations spanning across almost every continent of the globe. The first being International Education Systems (IES), a family of international schools committed to quality educational experiences for all who attend and, second, the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), renowned for its high quality and rigorous academic programme.
The curriculum is a combination of the South African National Curriculum, matched with the British National Curriculum and delivered through the innovative pedagogy of the International Baccalaureate.
City
Cape Town
Curriculum
IB, British, South African
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 63,296
to: R 181,243
Reviews
(1 review)

Jacaranda International School

At Jacaranda International, the journey of lifelong learning begins at just 3 months old. Our school offers a comprehensive international curriculum designed to inspire young minds from infancy up until secondary school. We also offer French as an additional language and have a wide variety of extracurricular activities.
City
Johannesburg
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 47,736
to: R 72,360

Peak Academy High School

We offer relational education where we are focused on building relationship with the students and work with them to achieve their goals.
City
Cape Town
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
13 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 79,140
to: R 98,544

St Cyprian's School

St Cyprian’s School is an Independent, Anglican Girls’ School, rooted in history and traditional values but progressive and cutting edge in its approach to educating and growing girls to become effective leaders and women of tomorrow.
St Cyprian’s School is a member of the International Round Square coalition of schools which share an educational vision and commitment beyond academic excellence to personal development (leadership) and responsibility through service, international understanding, challenge, adventure, democracy and environmental stewardship. Round Square developed from the inspiring theories of Kurt Hahn, a philosopher and educationist. Hahn believed schools were places to prepare for life.
City
Cape Town
Curriculum
Anglican, South African, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: R 87,705
to: R 184,900

Alma Mater International School

The focus at Alma Mater is to develop well-rounded young men and women who are specifically groomed to excel at secondary and tertiary study. The Cambridge International Examinations were created for this precise purpose. Learners can also complete their A Levels at Alma Mater; this option greatly benefits learners who want to pursue careers in highly specialised fields such as medicine. Alma Mater provides a safe, friendly and disciplined learning environment in which it builds social and academic skills in self-confident students.
City
Johannesburg
Curriculum
British, Christian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 42,900
to: R 115,350
Reviews
(4 reviews)

Charter College International High School

Charter College is an International High School that follows the Cambridge Curriculum.
It is set in a park like property in Honeydew Gauteng, South Africa.
City
Johannesburg
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
13 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 128,000
to: R 128,000

Dainfern College

Dainfern College is a private, independent and non-profit co-educational school with a Christian ethos, catering for Grades 0 to 12.
City
Johannesburg
Curriculum
Christian, South African, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
5 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 107,330
to: R 179,030

St John's College

St John's College is Anglican boys' school, from Grade 0 to Grade 12 - admitting girls to Cambridge A-Levels.
St John’s College is internationally recognised as a top academic Anglican boys’ school upholding its values of compassion, integrity, responsibility, humility and service. With a rich history interconnected with that of the city of Johannesburg, St John’s College prides itself on holistic education. Quality is fundamental to the success of St John's College, and it is dependent on an appropriate and relevant curriculum taught by St John's highly qualified teaching staff who prepare pupils for a globally competitive world.
City
Johannesburg
Curriculum
British, Christian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 95,295
to: R 233,587
Reviews
(1 review)

O’Summit International School

O'Summit International School is an independent boutique school community, in the heart of Bryanston. It welcomes families who consider holistic child development and learning a priority in preparing the whole child for life. OSIS successfully balances tactile classroom learning with recognising the need for exposure to modern technology.
City
Johannesburg
Curriculum
British, Montessori
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: R 66,000
to: R 102,000

South African College High School

South African College High School is the oldest high school in South Africa, founded in September 1829. It is arguably the most magnificent setting at the foot of Table Mountain and Devils peak. The school prides itself on the balanced education it provides, the world-class facilities on offer, the fact that SACS men strive for excellence in all spheres of school life and that it places a strong emphasis on high moral values.
City
Cape Town
Curriculum
British, South African
Language of instruction
English
Ages
13 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 65,500
to: R 67,300
Reviews
(1 review)

Generation Schools - Sunningdale Campus

Generation Schools believe in discovering the individual talents of each child and creating an environment where curiosity is king and the love of learning is actively encouraged and nurtured. Where knowledge is not only taught, but also experienced. Each child is allowed to discover their true passions naturally, so that they can grow to become creative, inventive women and men who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done. The future lies open to those who keep their love for learning alive and it is the school's responsibility to guide it.
City
Cape Town
Curriculum
British, Montessori
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 12
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 57,548
to: R 83,782

Taal-net International School Johannesburg

Study the Taal -Net way is the flexible, accessible way to brush up on your skills, advance your career and realize your dreams. Taal-Net International makes it easier for you. You will also have access to individual attention from qualified tutors and other support staff.
City
Johannesburg
Curriculum
British, Christian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 22,460
to: R 30,500

Canterbury Preparatory School

Caterbury Preparatory School is providing students with a progressive and forward thinking education within a disciplined and structured environment. CPS develops students who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged – equipped for success in the fast-changing modern world. It is CPS' belief that manners and respect go hand in hand with academic and sporting endeavour.
City
Johannesburg
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 13
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 48,400
to: R 83,630

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