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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 30 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 30 total International Schools in Cape Town)

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

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
Language of instruction
English
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

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.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
13 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 79,140
to: R 98,544

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
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: R 63,296
to: R 181,243
Reviews
(1 review)

Somerset College

As a school with a Christian foundation, the staff and students work in an environment based on strong values, spiritual development, and a commitment to community service – all of which play a fundamental role in the development of responsible, caring individuals. At Somerset College, there is a keen focus on educating the whole child. Academics, Sport, Cultural Activities, Leadership and Spiritual Development, Environmental and Outdoor Programmes ensure that every student can flourish and explore individual talent in any number of spheres.
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)

International School of Cape Town

Inernational School of Cape Town is a private, co-educational school. Its extended UK-based curriculum leads to the internationally recognised qualifications of the University of Cambridge.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(2 reviews)

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