Hout Bay International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 4.78K–11.6K
ZAR 79.1K–191K · 2026 fees · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
IB continuum World School in Hout Bay, Cape Town, offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes for students aged 3.5 to 18. Part of the IES/SEK network of schools.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3.5–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1999
- Entry process
- Interview
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 fees
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery (meals included) | ZAR 79,120≈ USD 4.78K |
| Early Years 1 (lunch included) | ZAR 84,785≈ USD 5.13K |
| Early Years 2 (lunch included) | ZAR 87,301≈ USD 5.28K |
| PYP 1 (lunch included) | ZAR 94,623≈ USD 5.72K |
| PYP 2 (lunch included) | ZAR 101,548≈ USD 6.14K |
| PYP 3 (lunch included) | ZAR 110,854≈ USD 6.7K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery (meals included) | ZAR 79,120 (about USD 4.78K) |
| Early Years 1 (lunch included) | ZAR 84,785 (about USD 5.13K) |
| Early Years 2 (lunch included) | ZAR 87,301 (about USD 5.28K) |
| PYP 1 (lunch included) | ZAR 94,623 (about USD 5.72K) |
| PYP 2 (lunch included) | ZAR 101,548 (about USD 6.14K) |
| PYP 3 (lunch included) | ZAR 110,854 (about USD 6.7K) |
| PYP 4 (lunch included) | ZAR 124,306 (about USD 7.52K) |
| PYP 5 (lunch included) | ZAR 135,683 (about USD 8.2K) |
| PYP 6 (lunch included) | ZAR 141,343 (about USD 8.55K) |
| MYP 1 (lunch included) | ZAR 152,101 (about USD 9.2K) |
| MYP 2 (lunch included) | ZAR 158,689 (about USD 9.6K) |
| MYP 3 (lunch included) | ZAR 165,949 (about USD 10K) |
| MYP 4 (lunch included) | ZAR 177,219 (about USD 10.7K) |
| MYP 5 (lunch included) | ZAR 185,246 (about USD 11.2K) |
| DP 1 (lunch included) | ZAR 191,240 (about USD 11.6K) |
| DP 2 (lunch included) | ZAR 191,240 (about USD 11.6K) |
Source: school website (houtbayinternational.co.za) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Hout Bay International School (this school) | ZAR 79,120 (about USD 4.78K) | ZAR 191,240 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Green School | ZAR 65,550 (about USD 3.96K) | ZAR 179,550 (about USD 10.9K) |
| Peak Academy High School | ZAR 32,400 (about USD 1.96K) | ZAR 110,400 (about USD 6.68K) |
| International School of Cape Town | ZAR 97,000 (about USD 5.87K) | ZAR 191,000 (about USD 11.5K) |
| Helderberg International School | ZAR 55,268 (about USD 3.34K) | ZAR 125,121 (about USD 7.57K) |
| German International School Cape Town | ZAR 97,200 (about USD 5.88K) | ZAR 97,200 (about USD 5.88K) |
Source: school website (houtbayinternational.co.za) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- ZAR 800
- Enrolment fee
- ZAR 12,500
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, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Makerspace
- Canteen
- Outdoor play areas
- Early years nursery
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