Springfield Convent School
International School in Cape Town
Quick answer
Springfield Convent School is an international school serving expat families in Cape Town, as a large campus with 1,004 students. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. Tuition of $4,052–$5,817/year is in line with Cape Town averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Springfield Convent School.
- Tuition: $4,052–$5,817/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 28 (max 28) Cape Town international school · 1,004 students total.
- 3 nationalities top: South African.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8am.
1,004
3 (South African)
28 avg / 28 max
Rolling
About Springfield Convent School
School fees range in ZAR valid for the academic year 2025/2026
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
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —School states it does NOT offer dedicated EAL/ESL support
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $4,052 – $5,817 |
| Annual tuition (local) | R 74970-R 107623 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $5,705(+16%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $7,205 |
| Cost position in Cape Town | 59th percentile(above average) |
Other
Xhosa, Afrikaans, French
Extension and extra lessons
Yes
No
8am – 2-3pm
No
No
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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Fee Position in Cape Town
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Less diverse
Common: South African
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