Welcome to
Crawford International Fourways
Preparatory
Situated in the Craigavon suburb, in the heart of Fourways - our beautiful school grounds offer an idyllic setting where students are free to dream, explore and have a voice and choice in their learning journey.
We provide students with access to our internationally renowned academic offering as Crawford International Fourways Preparatory is an authorised International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP).
The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme gives students further opportunities to become active, caring, lifelong learners who are able to demonstrate respect for themselves and others while developing the capacity to confidently participate in the world.
A family-orientated and community-based culture sets the tone for our students to learn future-focused skills that will prepare them for high school and beyond.
Our students have access to a range of sports and cultural activities that support their personal development and complement their personalised learning journey. Music is offered as a subject, with opportunities to learn an instrument or take private voice lessons.
Academics
Grade 1 – 7
Future-focused Skills
We measure our students’ performance against credible international standards. Crawford International Preparatory Schools have been awarded authorisation as International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP).
The programme is internationally recognised and aims to develop students as global citizens.
The programme emphasises holistic development, guiding students to understand the experiences and challenges of others locally and globally through the exploration of real-world issues.
World-Class Education
Crawford International collaborates with the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) to bring world-class education to our schools.
The IB programmes are unique and encourage students to:
- Think critically and challenge assumptions
- Evolve as inquirers, both within and beyond the classroom
- Collaborate with diverse communities in an increasingly interconnected world
- Develop cultural awareness through additional languages and deeper understanding of different societies
- Drive their own learning through sustained self-reflection
- Recognising their strengths and intentionally developing areas for further growth
- Access pathways that support entry into leading universities globally
The International Baccalaureate (IB) further enhances the rigorous, globally-aligned academic programme at our preparatory schools, preparing students to excel at college and beyond.
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 Activities
- Athletics
- Chess
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Netball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
Cultural Activities
- Afrikaans
- All day excursions
- Art Club and Photography
- Choir
- Digital Literacy and Robotics
- Drama Club
- French
- isiZulu
- Mandarin
- Marimba Band
- Music (Instrumental and Voice)
- Public Speaking
Additional Activities
We also offer several private activities on our campus to enrich our offering, subject to demand, and at an extra cost to parents:
- Acrobatics
- Ballet
- Dance Mouse
- E-Gaming (Grade 4 to 7)
- Golf
- Karate
- Kumon Centre
- Private Saturday Soccer
- Selected excursions and/or school tours
Facilities
Computer Centre
Students learn how to make full use of technology in our computer centre. Using the innovative applications that make the Apple computers distinctive, students make movies, create podcasts, and learn how to blog.
Crawford Kidz Club
Our Crawford Kidz Club runs each afternoon of term until 17:30 with lunch and a snack included. The afternoon includes supervised home learning as well as time to engage in various educational games, balanced with free play. A holiday club programme is offered during the school holidays.
Digital Literacy Programme
Our programme helps students develop essential 21-century skills and enables them to navigate, analyse, and create using various tools across multiple platforms.
Our Fees
Crawford International Fourways Preparatory provides an all-inclusive offering* to give our students every opportunity to develop holistically. Fees include professional school photographs as well as a digital yearbook.
Please see our fee structure below.
Contact us
Crawford International Fourways Preparatory
16 Campbell Road, Craigavon, Fourways
Tel: +27 11 465 4418
