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Below, we have compiled the top 6 British international schools in Cape Town according to our users. However, there are another 6 British schools to choose from in the city (and 31 total international schools.) You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in Cape Town based on your requirements.

Best 6 British International Schools in Cape Town

Out of a total of 12 British International Schools in Cape Town (and 31 total International Schools in Cape Town)

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

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.
Curriculum
British
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.
Curriculum
British, Montessori
Ages
1 to 11
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 46,800
to: R 61,200

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).
Curriculum
British, French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 99,343
to: R 130,952

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.
Curriculum
British, Christian
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 48,565
to: R 99,088
Reviews
(2 reviews)

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.
Curriculum
British, Christian, South African
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 67,590
to: R 188,200
Reviews
(1 review)

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.
Curriculum
IB, British, South African
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 63,296
to: R 181,243
Reviews
(1 review)

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