Welcome to
Crawford International Pretoria Pre-Primary
Crawford International Pretoria Pre-Primary offers a purposeful approach to early learning, where curiosity is encouraged through meaningful play and guided exploration.
Teaching is student-centred, recognising each child as an individual while promoting confidence, independence and self-assurance. Learning supports communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking, helping students develop key 21st-century skills.
Our creative and engaging environment nurtures holistic development and prepares students for a smooth transition into Grade 1. The Pre-Primary forms part of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme framework for children aged 3 to 12.
Our student-focused environment encourages individuality while promoting self-assurance, confidence, and independence. We aim to help our students develop key 21st-century skills, including communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.
At Crawford International Pretoria Pre-Primary, our creative and stimulating learning environment encourages and supports the holistic development of each student. 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
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
- 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.
Sports Activities
- Art
- Baking
- Ball Skills
- Cricket
- Drama
- Gross Motor Programme
- Music
- Netball
- Sepedi and Afrikaans (Conversational) in Grade 00 and Grade 0
- Soccer
- Tennis
Additional Activities
A selection of private activities is offered on campus, subject to demand and at an additional cost. These include:
- Chess
- Horse Riding
- Karate
- Movement and Dance
- Physical Education
- Play Golf
- Playball
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.
Auditorium (120-seater)
Our auditorium is a multi-purpose space that hosts many of our internal and external community initiatives.
Crawford Kidz Club
Our Crawford Kidz Club runs each afternoon of term until 17:30 with lunch and a snack included. The afternoon includes structured activities to further develop essential skills, balanced with free play. A holiday club programme is offered during the school holidays.
Our Fees
Crawford International Pretoria Pre-Primary provides an all-inclusive offering* to give our students every opportunity to develop holistically. Fees include arts and crafts stationery for all Grades, as well as professional school photographs and a digital year book.
Please see our fee structure below.
Contact us
Crawford International Pretoria Pre-Primary
555 Sibelius Road, Lukasrand, Pretoria
Tel: +27 12 343 5903
