Cedar House
International School in Cape Town
Quick answer
Cedar House is an international school serving expat families in Cape Town. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. Tuition of $5,286–$7,305/year is in line with Cape Town averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Cedar House.
- Tuition: $5,286–$7,305/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 9 to 18 age range accepted.
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About Cedar House
Cedar House is a small, co-educational school that is proudly child-centred, proudly independent and proudly progressive. Cedar House is a school that follows the curriculum of the Independent Examinations Board, hereby heightening critical literacy, creativity and broadly applicable thinking skills.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- In-house specialist staff listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $5,286 – $7,305 |
| Annual tuition (local) | R 97800-R 135150 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $7,496(+19%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $8,996 |
| Cost position in Cape Town | 76th percentile(premium tier) |
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Cedar House is warm, safe and non-judgmental environment. However, it offers no particular support to students with learning barriers. Some students with such a history flourish in Cedar House; other struggle enormously as they enter the more Senior Grades. Some find the academic demands too onerous.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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