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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction
Cape Town French School offers a bilingual, international education for ages two to eighteen across two campuses: Sea Point and Hope Street in Gardens. The co-educational school is run by a formal association of parents and supported by the French Government within AEFE. The curriculum follows the AEFE framework and the French International curriculum, with teaching organised partly in French and partly in English. Students access three internationally recognised diplomas: the French Baccalauréat, the British International Section, and the Cambridge International Examinations. The school serves a diverse community of over 350 students from over 30 nationalities. Facilities span 31 classrooms, two libraries, two auditoriums, art and music rooms, science laboratories and canteens, with nap rooms for younger children, distributed across campuses. The learning environment emphasises acoustics, lighting, temperature, air quality, and technology to support well-being and engagement. Personalised language support is provided for students not yet fluent in either language.
Pre-Primary / Primary (Sea Point campus): Kings Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060; Middle / High (Hope Street campus): 101 Hope St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001
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FAQs
Where are Cape Town French School's campuses located and what age range do they serve?
The school operates two campuses: Pre Primary/Primary at Kings Road, Sea Point (8060) and Middle/High at 101 Hope Street, Gardens (8001). It serves students from ages 2 to 18, covering pre‑primary through high school.
What curriculum and language approach does the school use on a day‑to‑day basis?
Cape Town French School follows the AEFE network and the French International curriculum, with teaching organised partly in French and partly in English to support bilingual learning.
What diplomas can students graduate with from the Cape Town French School?
Students can pursue three internationally recognised diplomas: the French Baccalauréat, the British International Section, and the Cambridge International Examination. Starting from June 2025, students can also sit the BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) option.
What are the key upfront application costs for 2025/2026?
New student processes incur a first registration fee of ZAR 25,000, a once‑off new family deposit of ZAR 10,000, and a re‑enrolment fee of ZAR 2,500 (deductible from fees). The deposit is refundable per the published notes.
How do tuition payments work, and are there any discounts for early payment?
Lower levels are billed in 10 monthly installments of ZAR 9,934.32, with annual totals around ZAR 99,343 (or ZAR 94,376 with a 5% early‑payment discount). Middle and High School have higher installment amounts (ZAR 11,176.11 per month and ZAR 13,095.24 per month respectively) with corresponding annual totals and an early‑payment reduction.
What is the admissions process and what documents are required?
Admissions involve a pre‑registration online via the Eduka portal, followed by an admission decision. If not coming from a French school, an assessment determines class placement. Required documents include passport and study permit (for non‑SA students), medical coverage, guardianship proof, signed fee form, school records, vaccination booklet, livret de famille or birth certificate, and proof of payment for the registration and deposit.
What languages are taught and how is English integrated into the curriculum?
The school provides bilingual instruction in French and English. English‑speaking teachers specialise in British literature, History and Geography, and some subjects are taught in English, with 50% of History and Geography taught in English and other subjects offered in English while maintaining substantial French instruction.
Which foreign languages are offered and what examinations are available?
Foreign languages include Spanish and German. Cambridge English examinations are offered, and Culture and language (Approfondissement Linguistique et Culturel) is taught entirely in English.
What sports and athletic facilities does the school offer?
Across the two campuses there are rugby and football pitches, two sports halls, two multi‑sport pitches, and several large outdoor play areas to support physical education and sport.
What academic and arts facilities are available on campus?
Facilities include 31 classrooms across both campuses, two libraries, two large auditoriums, dedicated art and music rooms, science laboratories, canteens, and nap rooms for younger children, with learning spaces designed for good acoustics, lighting and climate.
What opportunities exist beyond the classroom in arts and sports?
The school provides dedicated spaces for arts and music, uses two large auditoriums for performances, and has strong emphasis on civics and sport as part of a well‑rounded education.
How does the school support students who are not yet fluent in French or English?
There is personalised language support with a step‑by‑step integration into all classes within a few months, and English‑speaking teachers focus on British literature, History and Geography to help students progress in English while maintaining strong French.
What safeguarding and wellbeing policies are in place?
Safeguarding policies cover essential areas such as incivility, conflict resolution, plagiarism and cellphone usage, and the school uses the pHare bullying protocol for conflict management. Documents are available in both French and English.
Is boarding offered at the Cape Town French School?
No, the school operates two day campuses and does not offer boarding.
Is there a school uniform, and what about meals?
The published fee schedule does not itemize a uniform charge, and secondary sources indicate uniforms are not required. Canteens are available on site to provide meals.
What network affiliations or accreditations does the school have?
Cape Town French School is part of the AEFE network and is supported by the French Government, providing a single curriculum across AEFE schools worldwide.
Are there any awards or recognitions listed for the school?
No awards are listed in the provided information.
How does the AEFE affiliation benefit relocating families?
AEFE affiliation means the school follows a consistent, internationally recognized French curriculum, helping students transfer more smoothly to other AEFE schools and enabling access to international universities.
What is the language provision like for daily teaching and assessments?
The school delivers bilingual instruction with a mix of French and English in daily teaching, and students can sit the French Baccalauréat, the British International Section or the Cambridge examinations, with BFI available from 2025.
What foreign languages are taught at CTFS?
In addition to French and English, Spanish and German are offered as foreign languages.
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