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Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Lycée Jules Verne is a French AEFE-affiliated international school with two campuses, in Johannesburg and Pretoria, welcoming students from Very Small Section (TPS) through Terminale, ages 2 to 18. Opened in 1992, the school is part of the global AEFE network, delivering education aligned with French programs and guiding students toward the French baccalaureate in 138 countries. The Johannesburg campus serves nursery to Terminale in a modern, green environment with adaptable classrooms, laboratories, a CDI library, and facilities for sport and the arts; the Pretoria campus offers kindergarten through CM2 in a warm, secure setting with modern classrooms, play spaces and sports facilities. The school emphasises laïcité and cultural respect, serving 76 nationalities and a world-facing ethos. A rich AES extracurricular program provides arts, music, theatre, sciences, languages, and wellbeing activities, supervised by qualified instructors, with after-school care and activities coordinated via the Eduka portal. Open to the world, thriving.
Johannesburg campus: Corner Bauhinia Road & Cestrum Ave, Morningside Ext.40, Sandton, 2057, Johannesburg, South Africa; Pretoria campus: 816–818 George Avenue (corner George & Eastwood), Eastwood Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
FAQs
Where are Lycée Jules Verne's campuses located, and do you operate more than one site?
There are two campuses in South Africa: the Johannesburg Campus (Morningside, Sandton area) and the Pretoria Campus (Eastwood, 818 George Ave, Eastwood, Pretoria 0083). The school operates as a single institution across both sites, serving students from early years to Terminale.
What ages or grade levels does the school serve?
The school welcomes students from the Very Small Section (TPS) of kindergarten through Terminale, covering ages roughly 2 to 18. It includes Maternelle, Élémentaire, Collège and Lycée across the two campuses.
What curriculum does Lycée Jules Verne follow and what is its affiliation?
Lycée Jules Verne is AEFE-affiliated, following the French national curriculum and preparing students for the French baccalaureate. It is part of the AEFE network, connected to more than 600 schools in 138 countries, with two Johannesburg and Pretoria campuses.
What are the tuition and fee ranges, and what's included in the cost?
Tuition ranges from 113,585 ZAR to 148,831 ZAR per year depending on the level. The canteen is mandatory for all students, and there are enrolment/re-enrolment fees that are non-refundable. Additional costs may include trips, exam fees, and extracurricular activities.
How does the school handle admissions, and are there any entry tests or waitlists?
Admissions are online via the Eduka platform and proceed in three cases based on prior schooling. There are non-refundable admission test fees (1,000 ZAR for elementary; 1,500 ZAR for collège/lycée). If no places are available, a waitlist is established based on priority criteria.
Are there any discount programs or scholarships available?
There is a 50% tuition reduction from the fourth child enrolled in the family. The data does not list scholarships beyond this family discount.
How are tuition payments structured, and is there an early-payment discount?
Payments can be made annually, per term (three installments), or via a nine‑month monthly debit order in ZAR. An early-payment discount of 5% applies to annual tuition paid by the deadline.
What language tracks exist in collège and lycée for multilingual students?
In collège there is a bilingual Section bilangue with History-Geography taught in French and English (DNL) plus a third language (Spanish or German). In lycée, students can choose General or Section Internationale Américaine (BFI), with enhanced English instruction in the BFI track.
What language support is available for non-Francophone students?
Non-Francophone students can follow Français Plus, and the school offers FLE/FLS support (up to about two years) to help master French. Additional pathways like PARLE and the SIA in the lycée support ongoing bilingual development.
What steps does the school take to prepare students for higher education?
The Johannesburg campus focuses on preparing students for the French baccalaureate and offers pathways to leading international universities, reflecting the cosmopolitan and demanding nature of the program.
What facilities are available on the Johannesburg campus?
The Johannesburg campus features modern classrooms, laboratories, a CDI (library/information center), and facilities for sports and the arts, all set in a green, adaptable environment.
What facilities does the Pretoria campus offer?
The Pretoria campus provides modern classrooms, play spaces, and sports facilities, along with a family-friendly, secure environment and spaces to support physical education.
Is there a library or study spaces available on campus?
Yes, the Johannesburg campus includes a CDI library/information center, and both campuses offer spaces for study and work as part of the academic environment.
What is the AES program and what kinds of activities does it include?
AES (Activités Education et Sportives) offers a broad range of workshops in sports, arts, languages, music, theatre, and sciences each semester. Activities are supervised, with registrations and schedules published via the Eduka portal.
What after-school or care options exist for younger children?
Garderie (babysitting) is available for kindergarten, and primary students have supervised study after school. Details, schedules, and fees are published in Eduka.
Does Lycée Jules Verne offer leadership or student governance opportunities?
Yes. Students can participate in the Conseil de Vie collégienne (CVC) and Conseil de Vie Lycéenne (CVL) to engage in school life and civic activities; minutes of meetings are published.
How does the school support wellbeing and safeguarding?
The school maintains a climate of well-being and quality education, with safeguarding procedures in place and support for allophone families as they learn French. Mental wellbeing is part of the school's aims.
What language support is available for EAL learners and multilingual pathways?
EAL pathways include English-supported tracks (SIA and BFI) and extended English instruction in lycée, along with bilingual French-English components and a plan for integrating additional languages.
Is boarding available at Lycée Jules Verne?
No, Lycée Jules Verne operates two day campuses in Johannesburg and Pretoria; boarding or internat is not applicable.
What is the school governance structure like, and how can parents get involved?
The school is governed by a School Council and a Governing Council with parent representation, staff, and students. The Board of Directors includes nine parent volunteers, and minutes from meetings are published, providing transparency and family involvement.
