About Us
Welcome to
Crawford International North Coast Preparatory
At Crawford International North Coast Preparatory, we challenge every traditional and conventional practice in education in our country.
We provide students with access to our internationally renowned educational offering as Crawford International North Coast Preparatory is an authorised International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme offers 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.
The International Baccalaureate further enhances the rigorous, globally aligned academic programme at our preparatory schools, preparing students to excel at high school and beyond.
We are a trailblazer in innovative and forward-thinking education. At Crawford International North Coast Preparatory, every student is acknowledged and offered the opportunity to excel.
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.
Language Offering
Language of instruction: English
First Additional Languages: Afrikaans, isiZulu
Option Languages: French
Specialist Subject Choices
Grade 4 – 7
Art
Coding
Dance
Drama
French
Music
Robotics
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
- Athletics
- Chess
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Girls’ Soccer
- Hocket
- Netball
- PlayGolf*
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
Cultural Activities
- Art
- Bollywood, Hip-hop and Contemporary Dance*
- Choir
- Crawford Culture Got Talent
- Crawford Arts Festival
- Dance
- Dancecapade
- Drama
- Music (instrumental)
- Music (Voice)
- School Productions
Enrichment Activities
Utilising digital devices students learn to make use of technology, create and share content as well as find and evaluate information (iPads are utilised from Grade 1)
Access to Wi-Fi and use of Toddle, a state-of-the-art Learner Management System (LMS)
AdvLearn (Grade 7) (AI personalised mathematics programme)
Mentorship
Inter-Crawford Summer/Winter Sports Festival*
GARVZ gross motor programme
GARVZ swim programme
Grade-specific excursions and school tours*
Other
- Access to Support Services: Educational Psychologies, Occupational Therapy, Play Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy*
- Waiting class for Foundation Phase students waiting for old siblings to finish school
- Aftercare*
- Learning Support Centre
- Media Centre
- Individual room, termly boarding (from Grade 6)*
- Playground
- Sports Facilities
- Technology Room (including robotics, coding, 3D and laser printers)
- Professional school photographs
- Digital Yearbook
- Campus-wide Wi-Fi
- Campus generator
- Water storage tanks
*At an additional cost to parents
Facilities
Aftercare/Adventure Club
We offer a safe and secure space for students from the close of the formal school day until 17:00. Lunch is given as soon as students arrive at aftercare, and a snack is provided at 15:00.
Boarding
Individual room, termly boarding is available on our campus subject to availability, for students from Grade 6. Our boarding promotes independence and community and ensures privacy and tranquillity, while our campus offers safety and serenity. Located just a 10-minute drive from Durban’s King Shaka International Airport, we are conveniently located for both our national and international students. Our boarders live and learn in a safe home-from-home environment and are able to take advantage of exciting sporting, cultural, leadership and as well as social activities , led by our highly experienced and nurturing staff. Please ask our Admissions Team for a tour of either the girls’ or boys’ boarding when booking your school tour.
Learning Support Centre
Our on-site support centre offers occupational therapy, remedial therapy, play therapy, and speech and language therapy to correct developmental imbalances. We also provide students with access to a clinical psychologist to assess and treat any mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders.
Fees for 2025
Crawford International North Coast Preparatory provides an all-inclusive offering* to give our students every opportunity to develop holistically. Fees include access to support services, 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 North Coast Preparatory
Ushukela Drive , Westbrook
Tel: +27 032 943 3240
Email: northcoast@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.
