

Jacaranda Academy
Founded 1997
Updated July 2026
Jacaranda International is a family-run school established in 1997 that provides a nurturing, structured environment for students from early childhood through to matric. It offers a globally recognized British and Cambridge International education, emphasizing academic excellence and the development of the whole child.
Teaching approach
The school is committed to holistic, 'whole child' development, encompassing the physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, moral, and social growth of every learner. It promotes values such as equality, diversity, integrity, courage, and respect, while utilizing 21st-century learning design principles to encourage critical thinking and independence.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive academic pathway from pre-primary through to secondary school, utilizing the Cambridge International and Pearson International curricula. The academic program is designed to meet the requirements of the South African National Curriculum (CAPS) while providing enrichment in Mathematics, the Sciences, and English. Instruction is tailored for the digital age, incorporating 21st-century skills and modern technology to prepare students for global success.
Outcomes
Students are prepared to write final Grade 12 exit examinations leading to internationally recognized qualifications, which provide access to universities and career opportunities worldwide. The school aims to develop independent leaders who are emotionally and spiritually intelligent, academically excellent, and capable of thriving in a global society.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes individualized education and superior student care, ensuring that every child is known, valued, and supported. It employs a learner-centered approach with small classrooms to provide personalized attention and foster steady academic growth.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school maintains an open admissions process and invites prospective families to review its various prospectuses, which cover Early Years through to secondary levels. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the school directly for inquiries regarding enrollment, fees, and assessment procedures.
Calendar
The school operates on a structured, learner-focused daily framework that organizes the learning experience into distinct segments, including an 'Integral Frame' for introducing core academic content. Further details regarding the academic calendar are available through the school's admissions office.
About the campus
The campus is described as a well-kept environment featuring dedicated spaces for learning and development. The school utilizes modern technologies to support its academic programs, ensuring students have access to a dynamic and well-resourced setting.
Co-curriculars
The school integrates extracurricular activities into its academic program to foster creativity, leadership, and a love for lifelong learning. These activities are designed to complement the core curriculum and support the development of well-rounded individuals.

- Naomi EloffFounder
Naomi Eloff is the founder of Jacaranda International, having transformed a simple idea into a thriving educational institution. She started with a daycare called Smiley Kids and expanded the school with her own children to provide an international curriculum.
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National Curriculum (England)
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