Alma Mater International School
International School in Johannesburg
Quick answer
Alma Mater International School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways. Well-suited to budget-conscious and boarding families. At $2,319–$6,235/year, it sits below the Johannesburg average — offering strong value. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $2,319–$6,235/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 22) Johannesburg international school · 22 students total.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 18 school day starts at Pre-Primary School 8:00am Primary School 7:45am Jnr High School 7:30am High School and A Levels 7:30am.
- Accreditations: CIE verified.
22
22 avg / 22 max
Available
CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Alma Mater International School
The focus at Alma Mater is to develop well-rounded young men and women who are specifically groomed to excel at secondary and tertiary study. The Cambridge International Examinations were created for this precise purpose. Learners can also complete their A Levels at Alma Mater; this option greatly benefits learners who want to pursue careers in highly specialised fields such as medicine. Alma Mater provides a safe, friendly and disciplined learning environment in which it builds social and academic skills in self-confident students.
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) | $2,319 – $6,235 |
| Annual tuition (local) | R 42900-R 115350 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $5,117(+20%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $6,617 |
| Cost position in Johannesburg | 22th percentile(budget-friendly) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE, A Levels
Excellent
French, Afrikaans
unknown
No
Pre-Primary School 8:00am Primary School 7:45am Jnr High School 7:30am High School and A Levels 7:30am – Pre-Primary School 13:00pm - Aftercare until 17:00 Jnr Primary School 13:15pm - Aftercare until 17:00 Snr Primary School 14:00pm - Aftercare until 17:00 Jnr High and High School 14:00pm Primary, Jnr High and High School has afternoon activities until 15:30
Tuckshop on campus
Only per request
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