Elkanah House
International School in Cape Town
Quick answer
Elkanah House is an international school serving expat families in Cape Town, as a large campus with 1,300 students. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. Tuition of $3,364–$6,655/year is in line with Cape Town averages. Founded in 1997.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Elkanah House.
- Tuition: $3,364–$6,655/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 24 (max 24) Cape Town international school · 1,300 students total.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Between 07h50 - 08h00.
1,300
24 avg / 24 max
Rolling
1997
About Elkanah House
Elkanah House, situated in Blouberg, Cape Town, is a co-educational, independent school that was founded in 1997. Elkanah House strives to created a relaxed, homely, diverse and challenging learning environment, following the teachings of Christ and empowers students to develop to their full potential, so that they may leave as innovative, academically proficient, emotionally confident, community sensitive, healthy and spiritually active young adults.
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
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $3,364 – $6,655 |
| Annual tuition (local) | R 62235-R 123120 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $6,110(+22%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $7,610 |
| Cost position in Cape Town | 62th percentile(above average) |
Other
Independent Examinations Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate
100% pass rate
Afrikaans & isiXhosa
Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Educational Phsycholgitst, On-site Counsellor
Yes we do
Yes we do assist
Between 07h50 - 08h00 – From 12h30 - 15h00 across the grades (Grade 000 to Grade 12)
We have our Schoolyard Cafe that provides lunches and snacks
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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