About Us
Welcome to
Crawford International North Coast Pre-Primary
At Crawford International North Coast Pre-Primary, we offer a fresh and alternative approach to education. We inspire a curiosity for learning and encourage our students to explore, discover, and experiment through meaningful play opportunities.
Our student-centred approach ensures that every student is acknowledged and offered the opportunity to excel. The educational philosophies and culture of communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking are encouraged.
We encourage independent thought, nurture talent, and inspire each student to achieve their maximum potential.
Students are also introduced to the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The programme offers students further opportunities to become active, caring, lifelong learners who are able to confidently participate in the world.
At Crawford International North Coast Pre-Primary, we equip students with the skills they need to succeed in a formal learning environment when they move to Grade 1. Our Pre-Primary forms part of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 – 12.
Academics
Age requirements for admission per grade:
GRADE - 000
AGE 3 TURNING 4
Fully toilet trained
GRADE - 00
AGE 4 TURNING 5
GRADE - 0
AGE 5 TURNING 6
Our innovative and student-focused methodology is central to our teaching and learning, where the academic philosophy of THINK, UNDERSTAND and APPLY is the foundation. Future-focused skills are developed throughout each student’s learning journey.
Future-Focused Skills
Emphasis is placed on gross and fine motor, perceptual, cognitive, language and numeracy development. Thinking skills are honed, and students are encouraged to explore a variety of options when problem-solving to discover a workable solution. Through thinking routines, we teach our students to question and form opinions, which are expressed through:
- discussion and reflection;
- voice, choice, and ownership of learning
- drawing;
- painting and creating; and
- role play and dramatisation.
Personalised Learning Journey
Our holistic approach to education encourages our students to become fully rounded, unique individuals through a personalised learning journey.
Physical – Challenging outdoor experiences to enhance large muscle development, which is vital for future learning.
Social & Emotional – Our dedicated staff create a safe, nurturing environment where each student can develop confidence and social skills.
Intellectual – We follow the ISASA early development curriculum guidelines and extend beyond the national curriculum. Our students explore the three learning areas of Mathematics, Literacy and Life Skills through our concept-driven units of inquiry. Units of learning and the related conversations encourage our students to evolve as inquirers, both within and beyond the classroom.
Creative – We celebrate the arts through dance, drama, art, and music and consider them instrumental in building self-esteem and allowing students to express themselves.
Meaningful Play
We tap into our students’ unique abilities and talents, relying on their natural sense of curiosity and provoking their thinking through meaningful play opportunities and inquiry-based learning. Our students are encouraged to explore, discover, and experiment.
Sports, Arts & Culture
We motivate our students to try new pursuits by offering a variety of opportunities within and beyond the classroom.
At Crawford International North Coast Pre-Primary, art in all its forms is encouraged as we acknowledge its importance for cultural development. Therefore, Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts, and Music are included in our curriculum.
The following sports and cultural activities are included in our school fees:
Activities
- Art
- Baking
- Ball skills
- Dance
- Drama
- GARVZ Sports Academy (including Learn-to-Swim)
- isiZulu (conversational)
- Music
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. These activities include:
- Ballet*
- Experibuddies*
- Garvlingz*
- Karate*
- Learn-to-Swim*
- Monkeynastix*
- Play Golf*
- Soccer Kids
- Tots ‘n Pots*
Facilities
Aftercare/Adventure Club
We offer a safe and secure space for students from the close of the formal school day until 17:00. Our aftercare programme is flexible and structured to suit parents and students.
Digital Literacy Programme
Our programme helps students develop essential 21-century skills and enables them to navigate, analyse, and create using various tools across multiple platforms.
Fees for 2025
Crawford International North Coast Pre-Primary provides an all-inclusive offering* to give our students every opportunity to develop holistically. Fees include arts and crafts stationery for all Grades, as well as school stationery requirements from Grade 000 to Grade 00, professional school photographs and a digital year book.
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 North Coast Pre-Primary
Watson Highway, Westbrook
Tel: +27 32 943 3240
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.
