Welcome to
Crawford International
La Lucia Preparatory
Crawford International La Lucia Preparatory offers a fresh and alternative approach to education. We are committed to academic excellence, achieved through international benchmarking, skilled and passionate teachers, and 21st-century technology in every classroom.
We provide students with access to our internationally renowned academic offering as Crawford International La Lucia Preparatory is an authorised International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP).
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years (PYP) 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.
At Crawford International La Lucia Preparatory, we focus on the holistic development of each student and offer a vibrant cultural department and extensive sports programmes run by experienced and qualified coaches.
We encourage independent thought, nurture talent and inspire each student to achieve his or her maximum potential. Our locally and globally relevant learning makes us the school of choice.
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 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. By exposing students to a variety of activities, students learn essential life skills such as team play, leadership and sportsmanship.
The following sports and cultural activities are also included in our school fees:
Sports & Innovation Activities
- Athletics
- Chess
- Cross-Country
- Cricket
- eSports
- Hockey
- Netball
- Pickel Ball
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
Cultural Activities
- Additional English (for foreign students)
- Afrikaans
- Art Clubs
- Dance
- Drama Club
- Drumline
- Digital Literacy
- isiZulu
- French
- Marimba Band
- Music (Instrumental and Voice)
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:
- Arts and Crafts
- Ballet
- Coding
- Karate
- Kids Lit Quiz Club
- Hip Hop
- Robotics
- Selected excursions and/or school tours
- WESSA Club
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 supervised home learning as well as time to engage in various educational games, balanced with free play.
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Conservancy
The campus is on a registered conservancy, and students can enjoy the indigenous fauna and flora on the school grounds.
Our Fees
Crawford International La Lucia 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 La Lucia Preparatory
79 Armstrong Avenue, La Lucia
Tel: +27 31 562 9444
