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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $2,319 – $6,235 |
| Annual tuition (local) | R 42900-R 115350 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $5,117(+20%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $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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