Welcome to
Crawford International
La Lucia Pre-Primary
Crawford International La Lucia Pre-Primary provides a considered start to formal learning, where curiosity is encouraged through purposeful play and guided exploration.
Teaching is grounded in a clear academic approach centred on thinking, understanding and application. Students build confidence, independence and self-belief within a structured environment that supports learning both inside and beyond the classroom.
Each student is known and supported as an individual, with learning shaped to help them progress with confidence. Our Pre-Primary forms part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework, ensuring academic readiness and a smooth transition into Grade 1.
Our student-centred approach ensures that students examine and realise their full potential. Every student is acknowledged and offered the opportunity to excel.
At Crawford International La Lucia Pre-Primary, we equip students with the skills they need to succeed in a formal learning environment when they move to Grade 1. Our Pre-Primary forms part of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 – 12.
Academics
Age requirements for admission per grade:
GRADE 0000
AGE 2 TURNING 3
GRADE 000
AGE 3 TURNING 4
GRADE 00
AGE 4 TURNING 5
GRADE 0
AGE 5 TURNING 6
Our innovative and student-focused methodology is central to our teaching and learning, where the academic philosophy of THINK, UNDERSTAND and APPLY is the foundation. 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 optional 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 incorporated into the morning programme and are included in our school fees:
Activities
- Gross Motor Programme (Winter)
- Specialist Art
- Specialist Dance (Hip Hop)
- Specialist Ed Tech
- Weekly isiZulu (Conversational) only in Grade 0
- Weekly Swimming (Summer)
Additional Activities
A selection of private activities is offered on campus, subject to demand and at an additional cost. These include:
- Arty Crafts
- Ballet
- Chess
- Glide & Ride
- Hip Hop
- Music
- Soccer
- Yoga
Facilities
Art Studio
Art is enjoyed by our students as they freely explore a variety of art mediums and techniques under the gentle guidance of our specialist Art teacher in our bright and colourful art room.
Crawford Kidz Club
Our Crawford Kidz Club runs each afternoon of term until 17:30. The afternoon includes structured activities to further develop essential skills, balanced with free play.
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 La Lucia 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 La Lucia Pre-Primary
79 Armstrong Avenue, La Lucia
Tel: +27 31 562 0057
