Cedar House operates as a combined prep and high school in Kenilworth, Cape Town, with a Prep campus at 27 Wetton Road and a High School campus at 5 Ascot Road. It follows the South African curriculum for students aged 9 to 18, covering Grades 4–12 and preparing learners for the National Senior Certificate examinations with IEB involvement. The school offers enrichment through Life Sciences Camp and Physical Sciences Camp, along with CAT and Design levies that support computing and design activities. Arts and drama are supported by Art Levy and Drama Levy, and IsiXhosa Camp provides language and cultural learning. Community and service are emphasised via the Social Action Levy, with Grade Camps delivering outdoor, experiential learning and teamwork experiences. Grade 4–9 Life Orientation Levy is charged every second year. The school also hosts events such as Food Day and Grade Day as part of student life and wellbeing.
Lycée Jules Verne is a French AEFE-affiliated international school with two campuses, in Johannesburg and Pretoria, welcoming students from Very Small Section (TPS) through Terminale, ages 2 to 18. Opened in 1992, the school is part of the global AEFE network, delivering education aligned with French programs and guiding students toward the French baccalaureate in 138 countries. The Johannesburg campus serves nursery to Terminale in a modern, green environment with adaptable classrooms, laboratories, a CDI library, and facilities for sport and the arts; the Pretoria campus offers kindergarten through CM2 in a warm, secure setting with modern classrooms, play spaces and sports facilities. The school emphasises laïcité and cultural respect, serving 76 nationalities and a world-facing ethos. A rich AES extracurricular program provides arts, music, theatre, sciences, languages, and wellbeing activities, supervised by qualified instructors, with after-school care and activities coordinated via the Eduka portal. Open to the world, thriving.
Lycée Jules Verne is a French AEFE-affiliated international school with two campuses, in Johannesburg and Pretoria, welcoming students from Very Small Section (TPS) through Terminale, ages 2 to 18. Opened in 1992, the school is part of the global AEFE network, delivering education aligned with French programs and guiding students toward the French baccalaureate in 138 countries. The Johannesburg campus serves nursery to Terminale in a modern, green environment with adaptable classrooms, laboratories, a CDI library, and facilities for sport and the arts; the Pretoria campus offers kindergarten through CM2 in a warm, secure setting with modern classrooms, play spaces and sports facilities. The school emphasises laïcité and cultural respect, serving 76 nationalities and a world-facing ethos. A rich AES extracurricular program provides arts, music, theatre, sciences, languages, and wellbeing activities, supervised by qualified instructors, with after-school care and activities coordinated via the Eduka portal. Open to the world, thriving.
Cedar House operates as a combined prep and high school in Kenilworth, Cape Town, with a Prep campus at 27 Wetton Road and a High School campus at 5 Ascot Road. It follows the South African curriculum for students aged 9 to 18, covering Grades 4–12 and preparing learners for the National Senior Certificate examinations with IEB involvement. The school offers enrichment through Life Sciences Camp and Physical Sciences Camp, along with CAT and Design levies that support computing and design activities. Arts and drama are supported by Art Levy and Drama Levy, and IsiXhosa Camp provides language and cultural learning. Community and service are emphasised via the Social Action Levy, with Grade Camps delivering outdoor, experiential learning and teamwork experiences. Grade 4–9 Life Orientation Levy is charged every second year. The school also hosts events such as Food Day and Grade Day as part of student life and wellbeing.
St Peter's Schools is an Anglican Diocesan family of campuses for ages 5 to 18, with Pre-Prep, Boys Prep, Girls Prep and College on sites in Paulshof and Sandton, Johannesburg. The schools run a bespoke curriculum that blends academics with sport, music, culture and individual development. The ethos centres on respect, courtesy and open communication in a supportive Christian framework. The campuses sit on 21 hectares and feature classrooms, playing fields, two sporting pavilions and the Wahoo aquatic centre. The Music, Art, Drama and Dance Centre (MADD) and a Mathematics Centre support arts and STEM learning, with dedicated spaces for cross-disciplinary projects. The College delivers an IEB-aligned programme with a wide subject choice and Advanced Programmes in Years 11-12. Co-curricular life emphasizes sport and arts, including golf, swimming and tennis, and a Creative Arts program offering music, visual art, drama and dance. Languages offered include English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and French.
St Peter's Schools is an Anglican Diocesan family of campuses for ages 5 to 18, with Pre-Prep, Boys Prep, Girls Prep and College on sites in Paulshof and Sandton, Johannesburg. The schools run a bespoke curriculum that blends academics with sport, music, culture and individual development. The ethos centres on respect, courtesy and open communication in a supportive Christian framework. The campuses sit on 21 hectares and feature classrooms, playing fields, two sporting pavilions and the Wahoo aquatic centre. The Music, Art, Drama and Dance Centre (MADD) and a Mathematics Centre support arts and STEM learning, with dedicated spaces for cross-disciplinary projects. The College delivers an IEB-aligned programme with a wide subject choice and Advanced Programmes in Years 11-12. Co-curricular life emphasizes sport and arts, including golf, swimming and tennis, and a Creative Arts program offering music, visual art, drama and dance. Languages offered include English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and French.
Lycee Jules Verne Pretoria is the Pretoria campus of the Lycee Francais Jules Verne, a French international school approved by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). Located in Eastwood-Arcadia, Pretoria, the campus serves students from nursery through Grade 5 (CM2). The school was inaugurated in 1992 and educates students from numerous nationalities in a fully bilingual French-English environment. The Pretoria campus features eight classrooms, a computer room, a library, a sports field, a swimming pool, and shaded play areas. The school follows the French national curriculum adapted for an international bilingual setting, and is part of a wider network with a Johannesburg campus serving older students through Grade 12.
Location
816-818 George Avenue, Corner of George and Eastwood, Eastwood-Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
Stages
Nursery through Grade 5 (CM2), approximately ages 2 to 11. Older students continue at the Johannesburg campus for Grades 6 to 12.
Type
Co-educational French international day school (AEFE approved)
Pupil Nationality Mix
Part of a network serving students from over 60 nationalities across the Johannesburg and Pretoria campuses
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
France (approved by the Agency for French Education Abroad, AEFE)
Religious affiliation
Secular (laique). The French educational system upholds religious neutrality and respect for all cultures.
School day structure
Full-day programme. Aftercare is available Monday to Thursday until 5pm and Friday until 4pm. Assisted homework sessions are provided for elementary students.
Bus service
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Boarding Arrangements
Day school only; no boarding facilities
Uniform Requirement
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Food Options
Canteen lunches are available and may be compulsory. Contact the school for details.
House System
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Governance and Ownership
Approved by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). Part of the global network of French international schools.
Annual tuition ranges from approximately ZAR 94,021 for pre-primary to ZAR 100,602 per year. Additional first-year enrolment fees may apply.
Curriculum
The school follows the French national curriculum in a fully bilingual French-English setting. All daily classes are taught in both French and English, adhering to the standards set by the French Ministry of Education and the AEFE.
Student Teacher Ratio
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Exam Results
Students completing Grade 5 at the Pretoria campus transition to the Johannesburg campus for secondary education, where they prepare for the French Baccalaureat.
Higher Education Progression
Students who continue through the Johannesburg campus can sit the French Baccalaureat, which is recognised by universities worldwide.
Gifted and Talented
The bilingual programme provides enriched learning. Contact the school for specific gifted and talented provisions.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a friendly, safe, and nurturing environment where children develop both academic and social skills
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Contact the school for information on special education needs provision
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
As a bilingual school, support is provided for students developing proficiency in either French or English
Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care and wellbeing support are provided within the nurturing campus environment
Safeguarding
The campus is a secure, gated facility with safeguarding policies in place
Admissions
The school is accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic year. Contact the Pretoria campus at (+27) 012 342 61 17 for admissions information.
Scholarships
Contact the school for information on financial assistance and scholarship programmes
