IB Schools in South Africa 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 IB Schools in South Africa, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.
Why choose a IB school in South Africa?
The IB (International Baccalaureate) organization, originally founded as a response to the lack of flexibility in the available school systems at the time, has grown to become one of the most highly-regarded international curricula—recognized in more than 100 countries worldwide. Many of the major British and North American universities look highly upon the prospective students with an IB diploma. In an article featured in The Telegraph, John Claugthon, retiring Chief Master of King Edward’s School, shed light on some of the reasons why schools all around the world choose to offer the IB Diploma Programme. He points to the breadth of the programme as one of the key motivations: “IB schools believe that the old dispensation to the narrow world of specialisation won’t do any more.”
Many top universities agree, and an increasing number of them are revising their admissions criteria to attract more IB graduates. Among other examples, Claugthon mentions King’s College, London, and points to the fact that 20 percent of the university’s new undergraduates are IB students. If you are looking for an education that stimulates and challenges you but also requires hard work, then an International Baccalaureate school is the perfect place for you. Education experts around the world agree on many benefits of studying abroad. The choice of the country will depend on the individual preferences, but any destination will bring the student to experience a new culture, meet international friends, create more independence and confidence, develop new language skills, boost social network and increase future professional opportunities.
Top rated IB Schools in South Africa 2025
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2025King’s School The Crown
0 reviews6th of October City - Giza GovernorateInternational Schoolfrom 253000 to 345000 egpInaugurated in September 2023, in West Cairo, Egypt, King’s School The Crown is the first school in the region to offer an integrated and continuous premium education.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum -
International School of Uganda
0 reviewsKampala - UgandaInternational Schoolfrom 6200 to 32000 usdThe International School of Uganda (ISU), formerly known as Lincoln International School, is located on a green 33-acre purpose-built campus in the quiet Kampala neighborhood of Lubowa.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
Khalil Gibran School Rabat
0 reviewsRabat - Rabat-Salé-KénitraInternational Schoolfrom 39500 to 46000 madSince its foundation in 1986, Khalil Gibran School has been on a steady growth path, being a pioneer in Morocco with its international, rich and diverse educational program.Why parents choose this schoolArabic English FrenchCambridge Curriculum Moroccan Curriculum -
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa School
3 reviewsMombasa - KenyaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 500000 to 3058000 kesThe Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is part of a global network of day/residential schools for high-achieving students in Grades 1-12. The outlook and educational perspectives of the Aga Khan Academies network are based on the vision of His Highness the Aga Khan. The aim of the Academies is to develop future leaders with the skills […]
Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate - Unverified
Brookhouse School
0 reviewsNairobi - KenyaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 2580 to 32000 usdBrookhouse is a private, international school in Nairobi, Kenya and a pioneer of exceptional modern comprehensive education as the No.1 British Curriculum School in East Africa.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum
How much do IB Schools in South Africa cost?
According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for IB Schools in ranges between $5900 and $8900. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $33300.
The average yearly cost is $7900, around $800 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $3400.
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 IB Schools in with yearly fee filters, please use our advanced search filters.
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- Our 2 children have been at the school for almost 8 years. The caring, nurturing environment alongside rigorous academics, allowed my daughter to access a top university in UK while my son joined a boarding school in UK.Written October 20, 2024
- When my wife became seriously ill, I took my children out of prep school and enrolled them at Wendover, where they stayed for 3 years. At prep school, they had been very average academically, but their time at Wendover transformed them—they developed a real love for learning. We later moved to Spain and decided to place them in an international school, thinking it would help us integrate. They are now top of their respective years academically and still often talk about how much they miss Wendover. I can’t recommend Wendover highly enough, and my children would be happy to share their experiences with anyone who’s interested.Written October 16, 2024
- A great place with great people. Friendly, family atmosphere and high level of education.Written September 27, 2024
- Awesome teachers and lovely classmates.Written September 26, 2024
- The school guarantees a high level of education. I recommend it.Written September 23, 2024
- I am so excited that U-Tech is now bringing the experience of JIA to students outside of Michigan! My time at JIA was pivotal to my success later in life. The unique structure of the program allowed me the flexibility to tailor my education to fit my individual needs, which was a game-changer for me. I took advantage of my flexible schedule to enroll in college courses and collaborate with JIA/U-Tech staff to create custom curriculum that aligned with my post-high school goals.The tools and strategies I gained during my time at JIA equipped me to excel in graduate school and now in my career as a Data Scientist at Garmin. The emphasis on critical thinking and self-directed learning has proven invaluable. I cannot recommend JIA/U-Tech enough!Written September 20, 2024
- Before Istarted at Nisai I had quite a few bad experiences with teachers. A lot of it was due to my absences or not turning in homework, and often ended up with being shouted at or told off in front of the class or privately told I should drop down onto a simpler course because I wasn’t capable of doing the subject at a higher level. While my anxiety and nerves due to these experiences still hasn’t gone away completely, the teachers at Nisai, and especially your class, have slowly lessened that fear instilled by my previous teachers. It’s sort of surreal to me that I haven’t been told off or shouted at or told I wasn’t trying hard enough or smart enough even once. But instead you’ve been really encouraging and understanding and it’s really really helped me get over some of those fears—which is why I managed to start going to live lessons—and also built my confidence back up a lot.Written September 19, 2024
- Teachers adapt teaching methods to the student’s individual needs.Written August 31, 2024
- Great place, the building is spacious and modern.Written August 28, 2024
- Its been great experience till date with my lil one in PYP3 and going through great learning processWritten August 28, 2024
- We have discussed education at this school with my child, Eva, and she’s really excited to study here. Teachers are really well-educated. They’re experts in their fields. Some of the students may need some help with certain subjects, and they will do their best to help you. The headteacher always comes to lessons to make sure everything is running properly.For example, if some students can’t attend or their family circumstances make it impossible for them to attend, you can replay recordings of the lessons.
We are really thankful to LEO School for their work!Written August 13, 2024 - Excellent qualified teachers, high level of teaching, excellent approach to children, interesting lessons, my daughter enjoys going to school.Written August 13, 2024
- Our 2 children have been at the school for almost 8 years. The caring, nurturing environment alongside rigorous academics, allowed my daughter to access a top university in UK while my son joined a boarding school in UK.Written October 20, 2024
- When my wife became seriously ill, I took my children out of prep school and enrolled them at Wendover, where they stayed for 3 years. At prep school, they had been very average academically, but their time at Wendover transformed them—they developed a real love for learning. We later moved to Spain and decided to place them in an international school, thinking it would help us integrate. They are now top of their respective years academically and still often talk about how much they miss Wendover. I can’t recommend Wendover highly enough, and my children would be happy to share their experiences with anyone who’s interested.Written October 16, 2024
- A great place with great people. Friendly, family atmosphere and high level of education.Written September 27, 2024
- Awesome teachers and lovely classmates.Written September 26, 2024
- The school guarantees a high level of education. I recommend it.Written September 23, 2024
- I am so excited that U-Tech is now bringing the experience of JIA to students outside of Michigan! My time at JIA was pivotal to my success later in life. The unique structure of the program allowed me the flexibility to tailor my education to fit my individual needs, which was a game-changer for me. I took advantage of my flexible schedule to enroll in college courses and collaborate with JIA/U-Tech staff to create custom curriculum that aligned with my post-high school goals.The tools and strategies I gained during my time at JIA equipped me to excel in graduate school and now in my career as a Data Scientist at Garmin. The emphasis on critical thinking and self-directed learning has proven invaluable. I cannot recommend JIA/U-Tech enough!Written September 20, 2024
- Before Istarted at Nisai I had quite a few bad experiences with teachers. A lot of it was due to my absences or not turning in homework, and often ended up with being shouted at or told off in front of the class or privately told I should drop down onto a simpler course because I wasn’t capable of doing the subject at a higher level. While my anxiety and nerves due to these experiences still hasn’t gone away completely, the teachers at Nisai, and especially your class, have slowly lessened that fear instilled by my previous teachers. It’s sort of surreal to me that I haven’t been told off or shouted at or told I wasn’t trying hard enough or smart enough even once. But instead you’ve been really encouraging and understanding and it’s really really helped me get over some of those fears—which is why I managed to start going to live lessons—and also built my confidence back up a lot.Written September 19, 2024
- Teachers adapt teaching methods to the student’s individual needs.Written August 31, 2024
- Great place, the building is spacious and modern.Written August 28, 2024
- Its been great experience till date with my lil one in PYP3 and going through great learning processWritten August 28, 2024
- We have discussed education at this school with my child, Eva, and she’s really excited to study here. Teachers are really well-educated. They’re experts in their fields. Some of the students may need some help with certain subjects, and they will do their best to help you. The headteacher always comes to lessons to make sure everything is running properly.For example, if some students can’t attend or their family circumstances make it impossible for them to attend, you can replay recordings of the lessons.
We are really thankful to LEO School for their work!Written August 13, 2024 - Excellent qualified teachers, high level of teaching, excellent approach to children, interesting lessons, my daughter enjoys going to school.Written August 13, 2024