Best International Schools in Cape Town

Discover the best International Schools in Cape Town in this 2025 guide. Explore top-rated schools, tuition costs, parent reviews, and more.

Best International Schools in Cape Town

International Schools in Cape Town are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best International Schools in Cape Town, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.

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Why choose an international school in Cape Town?

The Best International Schools in Cape Town are a great option if you consider to send your child to a school that provides an enriching learning environment and that prepares your child for life.Many expat and also local families choose International Schools in Cape Town, because they provide students with many and varied opportunities to develop new skills and experiences beyond the regular curriculum. Don't hesitate to contact us for any help in searching, choosing or applying at one of the Best International Schools in Cape Town.

Top rated International Schools in Cape Town 2025

This International Schools list is informed by World Schools data—we consider parents and students reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.

IB Schools in Cape Town

  • The English School of Kyrenia
    0 reviews
    Kyrenia - Northern Cyprus
    From 4280
    gbp
  • The British School of Brazil
    0 reviews
    Sao Paulo - Brazil
    A Level, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 90000
    BRL
  • North London Collegiate School Jeju
    5 reviews
    Seogwipo City - Jeju
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 25500
    usd
  • Nord Anglia International School Dublin
    0 reviews
    Dublin - Ireland
    From 12620
    eur
  • The British International School Shanghai, Puxi
    0 reviews
    Puxi - Shanghai
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 262385
  • Swiss International School Dubai
    0 reviews
    Dubai - Emirate of Dubai
    IB Diploma
    From 53000
    aed
  • The English School of Kyrenia
    0 reviews
    Kyrenia - Northern Cyprus
    From 4280
    gbp
  • The British School of Brazil
    0 reviews
    Sao Paulo - Brazil
    A Level, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 90000
    BRL
  • North London Collegiate School Jeju
    5 reviews
    Seogwipo City - Jeju
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 25500
    usd
  • Nord Anglia International School Dublin
    0 reviews
    Dublin - Ireland
    From 12620
    eur
  • The British International School Shanghai, Puxi
    0 reviews
    Puxi - Shanghai
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 262385
  • Swiss International School Dubai
    0 reviews
    Dubai - Emirate of Dubai
    IB Diploma
    From 53000
    aed

US Curriculum Schools in Cape Town

  • International School of Los Angeles
    0 reviews
    Burbank - Los Angeles
    French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma
    From 19995
    usd
  • Yew Chung International School of Shanghai
    0 reviews
    Shanghai - China
    Cambridge, IB Diploma, IGCSE, SAT
    From 163600
    cny
  • Keystone Academy
    5 reviews
    Beijing - China
    From 250000
    cny
  • American International School Vienna
    0 reviews
    Vienna - Austria
    American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma
    From 12000
    eur
  • TASIS The American School in Switzerland
    2 reviews
    Lugano - Ticino
    AP, IB Diploma
    From 30000
    usd
  • Hong Kong International School
    2 reviews
    Hong Kong Island - Hong Kong
    American Diploma, AP
    From 211400
    hkd
  • International School of Los Angeles
    0 reviews
    Burbank - Los Angeles
    French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma
    From 19995
    usd
  • Yew Chung International School of Shanghai
    0 reviews
    Shanghai - China
    Cambridge, IB Diploma, IGCSE, SAT
    From 163600
    cny
  • Keystone Academy
    5 reviews
    Beijing - China
    From 250000
    cny
  • American International School Vienna
    0 reviews
    Vienna - Austria
    American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma
    From 12000
    eur
  • TASIS The American School in Switzerland
    2 reviews
    Lugano - Ticino
    AP, IB Diploma
    From 30000
    usd
  • Hong Kong International School
    2 reviews
    Hong Kong Island - Hong Kong
    American Diploma, AP
    From 211400
    hkd

British Schools in Cape Town

  • Prime School International
    0 reviews
    Cascais - Lisbon
    From 9900
    eur
  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf
  • Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi
    0 reviews
    Puxi - Shanghai
    A Level, IB Diploma, IGCSE, SAT
    From 137800
    cny
  • Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
    0 reviews
    Pudong - Shanghai
    Cambridge, IB Diploma, IGCSE, PSAT, SAT
    From 266000
    cny
  • The British School of Brazil
    0 reviews
    Sao Paulo - Brazil
    A Level, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 90000
    BRL
  • Institut Montana Zugerberg
    5 reviews
    Zug - Switzerland
    From 32900
    chf
  • Prime School International
    0 reviews
    Cascais - Lisbon
    From 9900
    eur
  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf
  • Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi
    0 reviews
    Puxi - Shanghai
    A Level, IB Diploma, IGCSE, SAT
    From 137800
    cny
  • Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
    0 reviews
    Pudong - Shanghai
    Cambridge, IB Diploma, IGCSE, PSAT, SAT
    From 266000
    cny
  • The British School of Brazil
    0 reviews
    Sao Paulo - Brazil
    A Level, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 90000
    BRL
  • Institut Montana Zugerberg
    5 reviews
    Zug - Switzerland
    From 32900
    chf

How much do International Schools in Cape Town cost?

According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for International Schools in ranges between $3300 and $5200. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $10000.

The average yearly cost is $4600, around $500 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $1000.

Additionally, most schools will also charge a one-time registration fee, and you also need to count an extra budget during the year for extracurricular trips, holiday camps, etc.

If you would like to explore International Schools in with yearly fee filters, please use our advanced search filters.

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Parent and Student Reviews of International Schools in Cape Town

  • Being a student at SSIS has made me realise the importance of learning and how to be a lifelong learner. This school has made me want to be the best version of myself. I am regularly given the opportunity to reflect on my mistakes and my achievements, thus developing a growth mindset. The teachers, students, and facilities here come together to create an environment that ensures my success as a student who will successfully learn and become wiser for years to come.

    Read more
    Written October 20, 2023
  • I am lucky to be a student at SSIS. Over the years, the school has taught me things beyond just academics. In SSIS, I am offered a variety of extracurricular activities that range from service, and creativity, to activity. Our teachers and classmates encourage each other to participate in these, and it is because of this supportive environment that I have had many new experiences. SSIS has facilitated my development in sport and academic learning, as well as socially. It really is a great place to be.

    Read more
    Written October 20, 2023
  • The school community is very welcoming and all the students are kind and respectful.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • ASH is an amazing school for kids of any age. It is really easy to make new friends and all the teachers are very kind and understanding.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • ASH emphasizes inquiry-led learning and offers both AP and IB courses plus so many co-curricular opportunities for students to pursue their interests and develop their passions.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Great school
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Dear Teacher Silvio and Guillaume,

    Saki is now back home, telling us many stories. Although we could catch some at web photos, we our family feel endorsed thankfully enough by listening her experiences as well as new vocabulary. We appreciate your hospitality and also hope to stay in touch.

    Sincerely,
    Takeshi and Kyoko
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Cetait un plaisir de retrouver les enfants! On leur a dis qu’on était très fiers d’eux! Ils nous ont raconté leurs aventures 🙂 Guillaume manque à Tammam et Jenny à Iman! On continue nos vacances au sud de la France. J’espère que tu vas bien! Bises Saeb
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Greetings Everyone,

    I hope “la rentrée” all happened well and that the weather is still beautiful in Villars.

    This is just a quick note to thank you so so much for all the great care and fun you gave Yilan this summer. She had a fabulous time and told us she would like to go back next summer and/or in a few years as a “monitrice.” Job well-done ! Thank you very much 🙂

    BTW my apologies for a tardy reply but I did not write to you earlier because I figured you were enjoying a good break in August and then I did not want to bother you during the start of classes.

    To give you a bit of other news, she started her new school last week and she seems very happy. She is in French 3 which is typically for eleventh graders but she is a ninth grader. She tells us they all have such a bad accent “it hurts her ears..” I found that funny. Apparently French spoken badly sounds worse than Chinese spoken badly… “Ouf “… 🙂

    Thank you again so much.
    All the very best

    Andres
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Being a student at SSIS has made me realise the importance of learning and how to be a lifelong learner. This school has made me want to be the best version of myself. I am regularly given the opportunity to reflect on my mistakes and my achievements, thus developing a growth mindset. The teachers, students, and facilities here come together to create an environment that ensures my success as a student who will successfully learn and become wiser for years to come.

    Read more
    Written October 20, 2023
  • I am lucky to be a student at SSIS. Over the years, the school has taught me things beyond just academics. In SSIS, I am offered a variety of extracurricular activities that range from service, and creativity, to activity. Our teachers and classmates encourage each other to participate in these, and it is because of this supportive environment that I have had many new experiences. SSIS has facilitated my development in sport and academic learning, as well as socially. It really is a great place to be.

    Read more
    Written October 20, 2023
  • The school community is very welcoming and all the students are kind and respectful.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • ASH is an amazing school for kids of any age. It is really easy to make new friends and all the teachers are very kind and understanding.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • ASH emphasizes inquiry-led learning and offers both AP and IB courses plus so many co-curricular opportunities for students to pursue their interests and develop their passions.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Great school
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Dear Teacher Silvio and Guillaume,

    Saki is now back home, telling us many stories. Although we could catch some at web photos, we our family feel endorsed thankfully enough by listening her experiences as well as new vocabulary. We appreciate your hospitality and also hope to stay in touch.

    Sincerely,
    Takeshi and Kyoko
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Cetait un plaisir de retrouver les enfants! On leur a dis qu’on était très fiers d’eux! Ils nous ont raconté leurs aventures 🙂 Guillaume manque à Tammam et Jenny à Iman! On continue nos vacances au sud de la France. J’espère que tu vas bien! Bises Saeb
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Greetings Everyone,

    I hope “la rentrée” all happened well and that the weather is still beautiful in Villars.

    This is just a quick note to thank you so so much for all the great care and fun you gave Yilan this summer. She had a fabulous time and told us she would like to go back next summer and/or in a few years as a “monitrice.” Job well-done ! Thank you very much 🙂

    BTW my apologies for a tardy reply but I did not write to you earlier because I figured you were enjoying a good break in August and then I did not want to bother you during the start of classes.

    To give you a bit of other news, she started her new school last week and she seems very happy. She is in French 3 which is typically for eleventh graders but she is a ninth grader. She tells us they all have such a bad accent “it hurts her ears..” I found that funny. Apparently French spoken badly sounds worse than Chinese spoken badly… “Ouf “… 🙂

    Thank you again so much.
    All the very best

    Andres
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023