About Us
Welcome to
Crawford International La Lucia Preparatory
Crawford International La Lucia Preparatory offers a fresh and alternative approach to education. We are committed to academic excellence, achieved through international benchmarking, skilled and passionate teachers, and 21st-century technology in every classroom.
We provide students with access to our internationally renowned academic offering as Crawford International La Lucia Preparatory is an authorised International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme gives students further opportunities to become active, caring, lifelong learners who are able to demonstrate respect for themselves and others while developing the capacity to confidently participate in the world.
At Crawford International La Lucia Preparatory, we focus on the holistic development of each student and offer a vibrant cultural department and extensive sports programmes run by experienced and qualified coaches.
We encourage independent thought, nurture talent, and inspire each student to achieve his or her maximum potential. 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. This allows our students every opportunity to develop holistically.
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.
The following sports and cultural activities are included in our school fees:
Sports Activities
- Soccer
- Netball
- Cricket
- Swimming
- Cross-Country
- Hockey
- Tennis
- Athletics
- Chess
- Rugby
Cultural Activities
- Choir
- Art Clubs
- Digital Literacy
- Photography Club
- Marimba Band
- Public Speaking
- Music (Instrumental and Voice)
- Afrikaans
- isiZulu
- French
- Dance
- Drama Club
- Drumline
- Additional English (for foreign students)
Additional Activities
We also offer several private activities on our campus to enrich our offering, subject to demand, and at an extra cost to parents:
- Selected excursions and/or school tours
- Karate
- Coding
- Ballet
- Hip Hop
- Arts and Crafts
- Robotics
Facilities
Aftercare/Adventure Club
We offer a safe and secure space for students with both self-directed and teacher-directed play from the close of the formal school day until 17:00.
Art Studio
Art is enjoyed by our students as they freely explore a variety of art mediums and techniques under the gentle guidance of our specialist Art teacher in our bright and colourful art room.
Conservancy
The campus is on a registered conservancy, and students can enjoy the indigenous fauna and flora on the school grounds.
Fees for 2025
Crawford International La Lucia 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 La Lucia Preparatory
79 Armstrong Avenue, La Lucia
Tel: +27 31 562 9444
Email: lalucia@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.
