El Shaddai Christian School
International School in Cape Town
Quick answer
El Shaddai Christian School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. Tuition of $2,625–$5,356/year is in line with Cape Town averages. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $2,625–$5,356/yr published annual range.
- 16 nationalities top: South African.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at 7:45.
- Accreditations: CIE verified.
16 (South African)
Rolling
CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About El Shaddai Christian School
El Shaddai Christian School (ESCS) is a premier private Christian school in Durbanville, offering a Christ-centred, purpose-driven, and academically rigorous education.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $2,625 – $5,356 |
| Annual tuition (local) | R 48565-R 99088 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $4,761(+19%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $6,261 |
| Cost position in Cape Town | 28th percentile(mid-range) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, AS Levels
Our students generally produce above-average results. We also boast multiple award recipients, including Top in South Africa and Top in the World.
Afrikaans
Please refer to our school's LSEN policy on our website.
Our school can support a limited number of students with special learning needs, depending on the nature of the learning need. Due to the rigours of our academic programme, support for students with special learning needs is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Yes, by appointment.
7:45 – Grades 00-0: 13:00 and voluntary enrichment till 14:00 Grades 1-3: 13:30 Grades 4-6: 14:10 Grades 7-12: 14:50
No
No
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Cape Town
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: South African
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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