Grayston Preparatory
International School in Johannesburg
Quick answer
Grayston Preparatory is an international school serving expat families in Johannesburg. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. Tuition of $5,553–$7,287/year is in line with Johannesburg averages. The student body draws from 35 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Grayston Preparatory.
- Tuition: $5,553–$7,287/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 24) Johannesburg international school · 520 students total.
- 35 nationalities top: South African.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 13 school day starts at 7.30am.
520
35 (South African)
20 avg / 24 max
Rolling
About Grayston Preparatory
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
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $5,553 – $7,287 |
| Annual tuition (local) | R 102726-R 134816 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $7,220(+12%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $8,720 |
| Cost position in Johannesburg | 52th percentile(above average) |
Other
International benchmark assessments
We significantly outperform the international results
We offer Zulu, Sotho and Afrikaans. We also offer French lessons after School.
Yes, we have an onsite academic support unit. - Occupational therapy - Speech and language Therapy - Remedial therapists - Educational and child psychologist -Allow aid in the class
Yes, we have an onsite academic support unit.
Yes we have an onsite academic support unit with an specialist remedial teachers to assist with teaching foreign students English
7.30am – Grade 000 at 12.00pm Grade 00 at 13.00pm Grade R at 13.00pm Grade 1 to Grade 7 at 13.35pm
No. We do have a tuck-shop for students purchase food and drinks
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Johannesburg
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: South African
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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