CBC St John's
International School in Cape Town
Quick answer
CBC St John's is an international school serving expat families in Cape Town. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. Tuition of $2,211–$5,619/year is in line with Cape Town averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at CBC St John's.
- Tuition: $2,211–$5,619/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at KG1: 8:00 KG2: 8:15 KG3: 8:30 G1 - G7: 7:40 G8 - G12: 7:55.
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About CBC St John's
CBC St John’s is a vibrant independent Catholic school located in Parklands, a northern suburb of Cape Town. CBS is proud of its rich tradition, but it celebrates too its contemporary vision of academic excellence within a holistic educational environment.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
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.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $2,211 – $5,619 |
| Annual tuition (local) | R 40904-R 103956 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $4,965(+27%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $6,465 |
| Cost position in Cape Town | 24th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Other
Afrikaans
KG1: 8:00 KG2: 8:15 KG3: 8:30 G1 - G7: 7:40 G8 - G12: 7:55 – KG1 - KG3: 12:30 G1 - G2: 13:00 G3 - G7: 14:00 (Friday 13:00) G8 - G12: 14:45 (Friday 14:00)
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