Helderberg International School

Cape Town, South Africa
  • IGCSE
  • A Level

Per yearabout USD 3.34K–7.57K

ZAR 55.3K–125K · 2027 fees · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

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About

Helderberg International School in Somerset West, South Africa, offers the internationally recognised Cambridge Curriculum from Nursery through Year 12. It is part of the IES (International Education Systems) group and describes itself as a small, close-knit school.

Key facts

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Private International school

Info checked 2026-11-01 · 2027 fees

  • Curriculum

    IGCSE · A Level

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Founded
2000
Entry process
Interview

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2027 fees

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

GradePer year
NurseryZAR 55,268≈ USD 3.34K
Early Childhood 1ZAR 61,039≈ USD 3.69K
Early Childhood 2ZAR 63,663≈ USD 3.85K
Year 1ZAR 72,404≈ USD 4.38K
Year 2ZAR 77,862≈ USD 4.71K
Year 3ZAR 85,250≈ USD 5.15K
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Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2027
Helderberg International School · Annual tuition by grade
per year
NurseryZAR 55,268 (about USD 3.34K)
Early Childhood 1ZAR 61,039 (about USD 3.69K)
Early Childhood 2ZAR 63,663 (about USD 3.85K)
Year 1ZAR 72,404 (about USD 4.38K)
Year 2ZAR 77,862 (about USD 4.71K)
Year 3ZAR 85,250 (about USD 5.15K)
Year 4ZAR 94,824 (about USD 5.73K)
Year 5ZAR 97,880 (about USD 5.92K)
Year 6ZAR 99,308 (about USD 6K)
Year 7ZAR 103,670 (about USD 6.27K)
Year 8ZAR 112,190 (about USD 6.78K)
Year 9ZAR 116,370 (about USD 7.04K)
Year 10ZAR 117,841 (about USD 7.13K)
Year 11ZAR 123,426 (about USD 7.46K)
Year 12ZAR 125,121 (about USD 7.57K)

Source: school website (helderberginternational.co.za) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
Helderberg International School · Fee range vs schools in the same city
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Helderberg International School (this school)ZAR 55,268 (about USD 3.34K)ZAR 125,121 (about USD 7.57K)
Green SchoolZAR 65,550 (about USD 3.96K)ZAR 179,550 (about USD 10.9K)
Hout Bay International SchoolZAR 79,120 (about USD 4.78K)ZAR 191,240 (about USD 11.6K)
Peak Academy High SchoolZAR 32,400 (about USD 1.96K)ZAR 110,400 (about USD 6.68K)
International School of Cape TownZAR 97,000 (about USD 5.87K)ZAR 191,000 (about USD 11.5K)
German International School Cape TownZAR 97,200 (about USD 5.88K)ZAR 97,200 (about USD 5.88K)

Source: school website (helderberginternational.co.za) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

One-off costs

Application fee
ZAR 800
Enrolment fee
ZAR 6,000

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedIGCSE · A Level
  • IGCSE

    Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16

    A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.

  • A Level

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18

    The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

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Campus and school life

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After-school activities

  • Extra Murals / Clubs
  • Aftercare
  • Music
  • Camps

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Location

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PostNet Suite 214, Private Bag X29, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130, South Africa

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