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British and South African
Ages 13 to 18

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CityCape Town
CurriculumsBritish and South African
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 13 to 18
Boarding available
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 24 students / class
Maximum 30 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: R 61,000
to: R 62,800
Address: Newlands Avenue Newlands Cape Town 7700 South Africa

Only boys school.
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All the details about this school in their own words

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Number of students

830

Number of nationalities represented in the school

3

Most common nationality

South African

Ratio of local students to international students

99% local

Native English speaking teachers

No

Language support for students not fluent in English

No

Additional language classes offered by the school

French, Xhosa

Max. number of students per class

30

Average number of students per class

24

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

No

Use of technology in the classroom

Yes

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

External examinations or assessments available

We offer DELPH French examination, GCSE in Maths along with A-Levels as our external exams.

Results in these examinations

Good

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

On average - 2 hours

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

95%

Entry evaluation for students

Yes

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Interview process

Waiting list

Yes

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

End of March of the year before

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

7:50am

School finish time

3pm and 12:50pm on Friday

Supervised care before/after school

Yes

School bus service available

No

School provided lunches

Only for boarders.

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Many different sports and societies.

Sports activities included

PE curriculum

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes

Sports facilities at the school

5 Rugby Fields, 2 basketball courts, 2 Swimming pools (one heated), large Gym, 3 cricket fields, 10 cricket nets, 2 squash courts, 5 tennis courts.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the 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.

Teaching approach of the school

The South African College High School seeks to promote excellence within an all-round education, to prepare boys to play a constructive role as compassionate, thinking individuals in society.

By way of elaboration SACS enables its boys to achieve excellent academic, sporting and cultural results and develop those personal attributes and qualities that will help guide them on their journey through life as mature, confident, courteous, unselfish gentlemen with the highest set of moral values.

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