About Us
Welcome to
Crawford International La Lucia Pre-Primary
At Crawford International La Lucia Pre-Primary, we inspire a curiosity for learning and encourage our students to explore, discover, and experiment through meaningful play opportunities.
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. We nurture our students’ confidence and self-esteem not only in the classroom but outside as well. Our creative and stimulating learning environment encourages and supports the holistic development of each student.
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
Fully toilet trained
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. Thinking skills are honed, and students are encouraged to explore a variety of options when problem-solving to discover a workable solution. 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, and;
- 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 00 or Grade 0 school year.
Personalised Learning Journey
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.
Meaningful Play
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
At Crawford International La Lucia Pre-Primary, believes it is vital for all our students to develop gross-motor and coordination skills and to be water safe in the pool. These important skills are taught through our sports programme, which is built into our weekly timetable. Our experienced coach teaches water safety and swimming in our school pool in the summer and gross-motor skills in the winter.
We also 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 included in our school fees:
Activities
- Art
- Swimming
- Gross-Motor Skills
- Ball Skills
- Specialist Arts
- Digital Literacy
- isiZulu (Conversational) in Grade 0
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. These activities include:
- Glide & Ride
- Arty Crafts
- Yoga
- Ballet
- Hip Hop
- Soccer
Facilities
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.
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.
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.
Fees for 2025
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.
*We also offer several private activities to enrich our offering, subject to demand, and at an extra cost to parents.
Download our fee structure below.
Contact Us
Crawford International La Lucia Pre-Primary
79 Armstrong Avenue, La Lucia
Tel: +27 31 562 0057
