International School of Cape TownThe International School of Cape
Town opened in January 1998 to serve the educational needs of the
international and local communities living in Cape Town. The school has
a Christian foundation but offers places to children of all
nationalities and faiths. The International School of Cape Town follows
the English National Curriculum from Reception (aged 4/5 years) through
to the end of Key Stage 3, which is Year 9, in the High School. The
school's curriculum is unique in that it also takes full account of the
requirements of the South African curriculum so that citizens, as well
as non-citizens, can benefit from the school's educational programme.
From year 10 onwards, students prepare for the IGCSE, 'A/S' and 'A'
level examinations of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations
Syndicate. The International School of Cape Town offers a broad and
balanced curriculum and emphasizes the importance of music, PE,
information and communication technology, art and speech and drama. The
International School of Cape Town offers a fully inclusive curriculum to
all children capable of benefiting from the education offered in the
school. Children who have special education needs are catered for by
suitably appointed staff. Class sizes are kept small so as to optimise
the learning environment. Emphasis is placed in the creation of a caring
environment where creativity and thinking skills are strongly
encouraged. Learning centres on the teaching of concepts, skills,
attitudes and values to equip students for the challenges of the world.
The International School of Cape Town is situated on five different
campuses in the following areas: Rondebosch, Wynberg, Hout Bay, Somerset
West and Durbanville all surrounded by mountains and close to the sea.
With the opening of South Africa to the world's markets the school was
established to offer an all-though education based on an international
curriculum and taught in a caring, Christian environment. The school
currently has children of over thirty nationalities in addition to the
South African citizens studying in the school. Entry is by application
and assessment and reports from schools previously attended.
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