Welcome to
Crawford International Bedfordview
Pre-Primary
Our Pre-Primary offers a calm, purposeful start to a child’s formal education. From the moment students arrive, they learn in a structured environment that values curiosity, independence and a strong sense of belonging.
Learning is guided by qualified early childhood specialists who know each student well. Teaching is intentional and responsive, with clear expectations and positive guidance that supports confidence and self-discipline.
Learning is guided by qualified early childhood teachers who know each student well.
With an inquiry-based approach, teaching is intentional and responsive, with clear expectations and positive guidance that supports confidence and self-discipline.
Our Pre-Primary follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme framework, providing a strong conceptual foundation and preparing students for a smooth transition into formal schooling in Grade 1.
Academics
School Hours: 07:30 - 13:00
Age requirements for admission per grade:
GRADE - 000
AGE 3 TURNING 4
GRADE - 00
AGE 4 TURNING 5
GRADE - 0
AGE 5 TURNING 6
Teaching and learning are underpinned by a clear academic philosophy that prioritises THINK, UNDERSTAND and APPLY. Future-focused skills are developed throughout each student’s learning journey.
Future-focused Skills
Emphasis is placed on gross and fine motor, perceptual, cognitive, language and numeracy development. Through thinking routines, we teach our students to question and form opinions, which are expressed through:
- Discussion and reflection
- Voice, choice and ownership of learning
- Drawing, painting and creating
- Baking, drama and music
- Role play and dramatisation
A school readiness assessment is done on all our Grade 0 students with the additional support of hearing and eye tests conducted during the Grade 0 or Grade 00 school year.
Personalised Learning + Inquiry-Based Learning + Meaningful Play
Our holistic approach to education encourages our students to become fully rounded, unique individuals through a personalised learning journey.
Physical
Challenging outdoor experiences to enhance large muscle development, which is vital for future learning.
Social & Emotional
Our dedicated staff create a safe, nurturing environment where each student can develop confidence and social skills.
Intellectual
We follow the ISASA early development curriculum guidelines and extend beyond the national curriculum. Our students explore the three learning areas of Mathematics, Literacy and Life Skills through our concept-driven units of inquiry. Units of learning and the related conversations encourage our students to evolve as inquirers, both within and beyond the classroom.
Creative
We celebrate the arts through dance, drama, art, and music and consider them instrumental in building self-esteem and allowing students to express themselves.
We tap into our students’ unique abilities and talents, relying on their natural sense of curiosity and provoking their thinking through meaningful play opportunities and inquiry-based learning. Our students are encouraged to explore, discover, and experiment.
Sports, Arts & Culture
We motivate our students to try new pursuits by offering a variety of opportunities within and beyond the classroom.
The following sports and cultural activities are also included in our school fees:
Sports & Innovation Activities
- Ed Tech Programme
- Mini Soccer
- Mini Tennis
- Mini Netball
- Swimming
- Robotics
Cultural & Academic Activities
- Art
- Baking
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
Additional Activities
A selection of private activities is offered on campus, subject to demand and at an additional cost. These include:
- Catechism
- Dance
- Gym Kids
- Intro-Golf
- Karate
- Little Kickers
- Madrassah
- Manner for Minors
- Tumbling Tigers
Facilities
Our Fees
Crawford International Bedfordview Pre-Primary provides an all-inclusive offering* to give our students every opportunity to develop holistically. Please see our fee structure below.
Contact us
Crawford International Bedfordview Pre-Primary
7 Marais Road, Bedfordview
Tel: 087 350 4633
