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Grayston Preparatory

International School in Johannesburg

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Grayston Preparatory is an international school serving expat families in Johannesburg, South Africa. Annual tuition runs $5,553-$7,287; total annual cost reaches roughly $7,220 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. The school enrols around 520 students from 35 nationalities.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: Other taught at Grayston Preparatory.
  • Tuition: $5,553–$7,287/yr published in ZAR, US$ equivalent.
  • 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.
OtherAges 3 to 13English$5,553–$7,287/yr(R 102726-R 134816)
Est. all-in: $7,220/yr(+12%, modeled)Above average in JohannesburgModerate admissions81% data coverage
Students

520

Nationalities

35 (South African)

Class Size

20 avg / 24 max

Admissions

Rolling

mid-range-costdiverse-community

About Grayston Preparatory

School fees range in ZAR valid for the academic year 2025/2026

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

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

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. 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.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Grayston Preparatory
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$5,553–$7,287
Annual tuition (ZAR)R 102726-R 134816
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$7,220(+12%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$8,720
Cost position in Johannesburg59th percentile(above average)
Curriculum

Other

External examinations

International benchmark assessments

Exam results

We significantly outperform the international results

Additional languages

We offer Zulu, Sotho and Afrikaans. We also offer French lessons after School.

Learning support

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

Special needs staff

Yes, we have an onsite academic support unit.

ESL / EAL support

Yes we have an onsite academic support unit with an specialist remedial teachers to assist with teaching foreign students English

School hours

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

School busNo
Lunch

No. We do have a tuck-shop for students purchase food and drinks

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careYes
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 81%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

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At a Glance

Fee Position in Johannesburg

Budget-friendly
Median
$1,374$5,553–$7,287$38,027

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Grayston Preparatory

Class Size

This school
20
Max class
24
City avg
20

Student Diversity

35nationalities520 students

Highly diverse

Common: South African

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