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International Schools in JohannesburgCost, Quality & Market Intelligence — 2026 Data

Based on 27 schools · 27 with published fee data · Updated April 2026

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Total Schools

27

Median True Cost

$7,429

per year

Hidden Fee Markup

+16%

above published tuition

Median Value Score

60/100

Johannesburg, South Africa has 27 international schools. The median true annual cost (including hidden fees) is $7,429. Published tuition typically understates the real cost by 16%. Admissions are mostly open (rolling). The most common curricula are British, French, IB.

Quick answer

Johannesburg, South Africa has 27 international schools across 5 curricula (British, French, IB). 27 schools publish full fee data; the median true annual cost (tuition + hidden fees) is $7,429/yr, with hidden fees typically adding 16% on top of headline tuition. The median WhereNext Value Score is 60/100. Admissions are mostly open and rolling.

Key facts

  • 27 international schools 27 with verified published fees · WhereNext-curated DB.
  • Median true cost: $7,429/yr tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, activities).
  • Hidden-fee markup: +16% published tuition typically understates real annual cost by this amount.
  • Top curricula British (11) · French (1) · IB (1).
  • Admissions mix 24 open · 2 moderate · 1 competitive · 0 highly selective.

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Curriculum Breakdown

British
11 (41%)
French
1 (4%)
IB
1 (4%)
American
1 (4%)
German
1 (4%)

Admissions Difficulty

24

Open / Rolling

2

Moderate

1

Competitive

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Data source: WhereNext International School Database. 27 schools in Johannesburg, 27 with published fee data. Last updated April 2026.

True cost: Published tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, exams, activities) based on city-specific norms.

Value score: 0-100 composite measuring class size, diversity, accreditations, and learning support relative to cost percentile.

School profiles are decision aids, not endorsements. Always verify fees and admissions directly with schools.