Bishops Diocesan College
International School in Cape Town
Quick answer
Bishops Diocesan College is an international school serving expat families in Cape Town, as a large campus with 1,500 students. Well-suited to boarding families. At $4,961–$11,526/year, it sits above the Cape Town average, reflecting its premium positioning.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Bishops Diocesan College.
- Tuition: $4,961–$11,526/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 13 (max 25) Cape Town international school · 1,500 students total.
- Ages: Ages 5 to 18 school day starts at 7:45.
1,500
13 avg / 25 max
Available
About Bishops Diocesan College
Bishops Diocesan College is an independent boys’ school in Cape Town with a long history, a strong academic ethos combined with a commitment to all-roundedness, and a proud record of achievements
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $4,961 – $11,526 |
| Annual tuition (local) | R 91780-R 213240 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,744(+18%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,244 |
| Cost position in Cape Town | 97th percentile(premium tier) |
Other
Xhosa, Afrikaans, French
We have a specialised BSU unit
Yes
Yes
7:45 – 3:15
Yes
Yes
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