About Us
Welcome to
Crawford International Bedfordview Preparatory
Crawford International Bedfordview Preparatory welcomes students from Grade 1 to 7. We aspire to provide students with the best possible all-round education.
We measure our students’ performance against credible international standards. Crawford International Preparatory Schools have been awarded authorisation as International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The programme is internationally recognised and aims to develop students as global citizens.
In a vibrant, challenging, and enjoyable environment, we aim to teach independent thinking and inculcate habits of work and study that equip each student to succeed.
We pride ourselves on the fact that we offer a wide variety of cultural enrichment and subject offerings. The inclusion of the arts and expanded language offerings, including English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and Italian among others (at a conversational and a formal level), aligns with our aim to provide a holistic education.
Experienced local and international teachers lead our programmes and tap into the inquiring minds of our future changemakers. We personalise the learning journey for each student as we mentor them towards making informed choices. Our locally and globally relevant learning makes us the school of choice, where ‘every child is a masterpiece’.
Academics
Grade 1 – 7
We measure our students’ performance against credible
international standards. Crawford International Preparatory
Schools have been awarded authorisation as International
Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools offering the International
Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The programme
is internationally recognised and aims to develop students as
global citizens.
The programme places emphasis on universal development, and as such, is designed to develop students’ understanding of challenges and experiences of others locally and globally through continually exploring real-world issues. Our schools offer an enriched curriculum, incorporating technology to enhance the learning experience, a variety of option subjects and a focus on the arts.
World-Class Education
Crawford International collaborates with the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) to bring world-class education to our schools.
The IB programmes are unique and encourage students to:
- Think critically and challenge assumptions;
- Evolve as inquirers, both within and beyond the classroom;
- Consider varied contexts – personal, local and global – when engaging in their units of learning and the related conversations;
- Engage with a diverse group of people in an increasingly globalised and rapidly changing world;
- Become more culturally aware through learning additional languages and developing a rich understanding of varied cultures and countries;
- Drive their own learning through ongoing self-reflection to determine their current strengths and ascertain the steps needed to enhance their personal understanding and skills;
- Participate in programmes of education that can lead to entry into some of the highest-ranking universities in the world.
The International Baccalaureate further enhances the rigorous, globally-aligned academic programme at our preparatory schools, preparing students to excel at college and beyond.
Sports, Arts & Culture
We motivate our students to try new pursuits by offering a variety of opportunities within and beyond the classroom. By exposing students to a variety of activities, students learn essential life skills such as team play, leadership, and sportsmanship.
The following sports and cultural activities are included also in our school fees:
Sports & Innovation Activities
- Cricket
- Athletics
- Tennis
- Netball
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Cross-Country
Cultural & Academic Activities
- Chess
- Art Club
- Dance
- Music
- Marimba Band
- Choir
- Mini City Council
- Drama
- English
- Italian (Conversational)
- Portuguese (Conversational)
- isiZulu (Conversational)
- Unit of Inquiry
- Mathematics
Additional Activities
We also offer several extra-curricular activities on our campus to enrich our offering, subject to demand, and at an extra cost to parents. These activities include:
- Gym Kids
- Tennis
- Little Kickers
- Dance
- Golf
- Karate
- Madrassah
- Catechism
- Robotics
- Karate
- Dance
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 supervised home learning as well as time to engage in various educational games, balanced with free play. A holiday club programme is offered during the school holidays.
Atelier
The atelier is where our students can spark their creativity and produce all kinds of things from their imagination through painting, drawing and other artistic mediums.
Learning Support
Access to Support Services including Educational Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Play Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy as well as Academic Support.
Fees for 2025
Crawford International Bedfordview Preparatory provides an all-inclusive offering* to give our students every opportunity to develop holistically. Fees include professional school photographs as well as a digital yearbook.
Please see our fee structure below.
*We also offer several private activities to enrich our offering, subject to demand, and at an extra cost to parents.
Download our fee structure below.
Contact Us
Crawford International Bedfordview Preparatory School
7 Marais Road, Bedfordview
Tel: 087 350 4633
Email: bedfordview@crawfordinternational.co.za
Crawford International is part of the Schools Division of the ADvTECH Group, a JSE-listed company. Being part of a bigger group ensures ongoing investment, financial stability, efficient online systems and academic excellence.
