Specialised & Learning Support in Cape Town

They are an assisted-learning Curro primary and high school offering smaller classes and additional support for learners who benefit from a more individualised environment.

Fees

See the current fee schedule

Aftercare

Primary school until 6pm

Hours

Starts 7:50am · end times vary by grade from 1–2:15pm; earlier on Fridays

They are a specialist independent school for learners with specific learning difficulties. The preparatory campus, high-school campus and alternative pathways support different profiles through small classes, individual education plans and multidisciplinary input.

Curriculum / approach

CAPS and NSC · alternative ALP, TFE and GETC pathways

Hours

Current school hours are not listed; check directly before visiting.

They are a small remedial school using a therapeutic education approach that combines academic work with neurodevelopmental activities and support for emotional, social and sensory-motor development.

Curriculum / approach

Integrated CAPS school stream · ASDAN skills stream

Hours

Current school hours are not listed; check directly before visiting.

They are a co-educational public special school for learners with specific learning difficulties. It follows the national curriculum through Grade 12, with small classes and multidisciplinary assessment or therapy where needed.

Curriculum / approach

CAPS · NSC

Hours

Current school hours are not listed; check directly before visiting.

They are a public special school and resource centre for learners whose primary barrier is intellectual impairment. The programme serves children and young people from age six to 18.

Curriculum / approach

Specialised education for learners with intellectual impairment

Hours

Current school hours are not listed; check directly before visiting.

They are a public special school for learners with severe intellectual disability and autism. Learning is differentiated to each pupil's level, with practical life skills alongside adapted academic work.

Curriculum / approach

Differentiated CAPS (dCAPS)

Hours

Current school hours are not listed; check directly before visiting.

They are a small specialised school for children with learning challenges and developmental delays. Each learner follows an individual programme combining literacy, numeracy, motor, communication and social development.

Curriculum / approach

Individualised literacy, numeracy, motor and social-skills programme

Hours

Standard day ends 12:30–1:30pm, depending on start time

They are a therapeutic academy for high-functioning neurodiverse learners and children who need more time and individual attention. It combines Cambridge academics with an alternative pathway that includes vocational exploration.

Curriculum / approach

Cambridge · Alternative Education Pathway

Hours

Current school hours are not listed; check directly before visiting.

They are a specialised school using small classes, adapted academics and individual education plans to build independence. Morning care, aftercare, occupational therapy and selected extramurals are available.

Curriculum / approach

Adapted CAPS · individual education plans

Hours

Current school hours are not listed; check directly before visiting.