Welcome to
Crawford International Sandton Pre-Primary
Crawford International Sandton Pre-Primary is located in the heart of Benmore, offering a welcoming and engaging environment where curiosity and exploration are encouraged through meaningful play.
All our teachers are qualified professionals with a passion for early childhood development. Our highly experienced and well-qualified team is hard-working, diligent and caring.
Relationships are central to learning and each student is supported as an individual to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. Teaching is guided by a highly qualified and experienced team committed to nurturing each child’s growth.
The Pre-Primary forms part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme framework, providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning and a smooth transition into Grade 1.
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
Qualified coaches support students in developing core physical skills, helping to build coordination, confidence and a foundation for future learning. Activities are conducted in small groups to ensure individual attention. The following activities are included in the school fees:
- Grade 000: Two physical development sessions per week
- Grade 00: One physical development and one gymnastics session per week, led by a Springbok gymnast with support from specialist coaches
- Grade 0: One physical development and one gymnastics session per week, plus tennis and ball skills, introducing the basics of cricket, soccer, athletics and hockey
Music and drama are included in the programme, with students attending two specialist-led lessons each week. Art is integrated into learning and showcased in an annual Grade 0 exhibition.
Facilities
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.
Digital Literacy Programme
Our programme helps students develop essential future-focused skills and enables them to navigate, analyse, and create using various tools across multiple platforms.
Learning Support Centre
Our on-site support services offer occupational, speech and play therapy to assist our students wherever necessary. A qualified nurse performs eye and hearing tests.
Our Fees
Crawford International Sandton 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 school stationery requirements from Grade 0000 to Grade 00, professional school photographs and a
digital year book.
Please see our fee structure below.
Contact us
Crawford International Sandton Pre-Primary
11 Benmore Road, Benmore Gardens Sandton
Tel: +27 11 784 7565
