Lycée Jules Verne
International School in Johannesburg
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: French leaving qualifications include French Baccalaureate and Brevet.
- Tuition: $5,438–$7,184/yr published in ZAR, US$ equivalent.
- 60 nationalities top: Approximately 50% of students are French, 18% South African and 32% have other nationalities..
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:00.
- Accreditations: AEFE listed accreditations.
1,200
60 (Approximately 50% of students are French, 18% South African and 32% have other nationalities.)
Not published
Rolling
1992
AEFE
French Baccalaureate and Brevet
About Lycée Jules Verne
Established in 1992, the Lycée Jules Verne offers internationally accredited education, making it an educational gateway for students to the rest of the world. The school’s primary focus is to prepare students for international challenges.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $5,438–$7,184 |
| Annual tuition (ZAR) | R 100602-R 132912 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $7,511(+19%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $9,011 |
| Cost position in Johannesburg | 52th percentile(above average) |
French
French Baccalaureate and Brevet
Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat
German, Spanish
Learning support sessions are indicative of the school’s desire to lead each student to success in spite of difficulties that may arise during elementary years. Support sessions are decided on and organized by the student’s teacher and lessons are tailored to address the difficulties the student is experiencing Sessions may take place in the morning before school starts or after class in the afternoon. They may last between 30 minutes and an hour depending on the student’s age and might be taught by a teacher other than the student’s own, but who consults the student’s room teacher.
Learning Support
From grade 000 to grade 6, support measures are offered to these children to assist in learning to speak and understand French.
8:00 – KG1 - G5: 14:15 G6 - G12: 15:45 or 17:30
The canteen is compulsory from pre-primary to Grade 12.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Johannesburg
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class size: Not published
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Approximately 50% of students are French, 18% South African and 32% have other nationalities.
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