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Somerset College

CurriculumSouth African, British, Christian

Language of instructionEnglish

Age RangeAges 3 to 18

BilingualNo

International Baccalaureate

Avg. students per class -

Max. students per class -

First year fees: R 71,551

Fees / Price

School fees, for a twelve year old child , in ZAR

Yearly fees:	R 71,551

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School Information

The classroom

Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
Additional language classes offered by the school	Afrikaans, French, German, isiXhosa

School policies

Uniform required	Yes
External examinations/assessments available	A Levels
School bus service available	Yes

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	Support Services
Learning support offered	A well-developed Learner Support Unit comprising occupational therapists, speech therapists, remedial teachers and psychologists is well established in the school. This provides a supportive learning environment for children experiencing difficulties in academic, social or emotional spheres of life. The vast majority of support can be provided on the school campus during, before or after the school day.
Student access to education psychologist	Yes

Extracurricular activities

School start time	KG1 - KG3: 8:30 G1 - G7: 7:50
School finish time	KG1: 12:00 KG2 - KG3: 12:30 G1 - G3: 14:10 G4 - G7: 15:20
Supervised care before/after school	Monday to Friday from 12:30 to 17:00
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	Ball skills, kinetics, swimming, arts and crafts, golf, ballet, karate, drama, Marimba, curious cubs, dance, chess, rugby, mountain biking, cooking, surfing, skateboarding, fly fishing, puppets, scrapbooking, ceramics.
School provided lunches	Yes
Sports activities included	Physical education
Sports facilities at the school	Astroturf field, indoor cricket and rowing centre.
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Founded in 1997, Somerset College is one of the few schools in the country offering both the IEB curriculum and Cambridge programme.
Purpose at Somerset College is to build futures and to develop young men and women of deep character. The intention is that those who are educated here will flourish and graduate inspired to be dignified, compassionate, creative and aspirational people prepared to face the world courageously, mindful of their responsibility to others and to themselves.

Teaching approach of the school

Sommerset envisage a College which:
– offers a world-class standard of education, within the context of South Africa
– strives for excellence in all activities according to each individual’s unique ability
– nurtures sound, caring relationships
– has a Christian foundation and fosters respect and understanding of other religions
– creates a stimulating and challenging working environment for the entire College community
– provides an educational asset which serves the wider community.

Location

Get in touch with the school

Contact email: admissions@somcol.co.za

School's webpage: www.somersetcollege.org

School's Fees webpage: www.somersetcollege.org/admissions/fee-schedule

Address: Bredell Road, Somerset West, 7130, South Africa

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