

Jacaranda International Pre-Primary and School
Founded 1997
Updated July 2026
Jacaranda International is a family-run school that provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for students from early childhood through to matric. It offers an internationally recognized education, combining British and Cambridge curricula to foster academic excellence and personal development.
Teaching approach
The school is committed to holistic student development, focusing on the physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, moral, and social growth of every learner. It emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and personal growth within a nurturing, inclusive, and family-oriented environment. The educational approach integrates 21st-century skills and modern technology to prepare students to become independent leaders and progressive, community-sensitive individuals in a global society.
Programmes
The school provides a continuous academic framework from early childhood through to Grade 12, culminating in internationally recognized exit qualifications. The curriculum is supported by the Pearson International Curriculum, which is enriched in Mathematics, the Sciences, and English while meeting the requirements of the South African National Curriculum (CAPS). Additionally, the school incorporates the Cambridge International Education framework starting from age 4 to build strong foundations and prepare students for global university and career opportunities. The daily schedule is organized into a structured, learner-focused framework, including an 'Integral Frame' where core academic content is introduced.
Student support
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.

- Naomi EloffFounder
Naomi Eloff is the founder of Jacaranda International. She transformed a daycare center, Smiley Kids, into the current school, driven by a passion for education and a vision to provide an international curriculum for children.
Cambridge Primary