Private Primary & Secondary School in Johannesburg

Alma Mater International School:
Located in Johannesburg (South Africa), we have been a Cambridge International School since 1998. Our focus is to develop well-rounded young men and women who are specifically groomed to excel at secondary and tertiary study. The Cambridge International Examinations were created for this precise purpose. Learners can also complete their A Levels at Alma Mater; this option greatly benefits learners who want to pursue careers in highly specialised fields.

Co-educational Cambridge International Programs from Early Childhood to Grade 12:
We offer a broad range of internationally recognised qualifications, both academic and vocational, which we have designed to develop successful students worldwide.

- Pre-Primary School Program (Kindergarten / Early Childhood levels)
- Primary School Program (Grades 1-7)
- High School (Grades 8-12)
- Cambridge International Curriculum
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
- Cambridge International AS & A-level courses
- Part-time options (Grades 9-12)

Pre-Primary School (Grades 0000-0)
Alma Mater Pre-Primary is committed to the provision of quality pre-school education. Our curriculum is aligned with the latest Early Childhood Development policies coupled with the best international educational trends. Each child is nurtured, supported and empowered to find his or her path into the future from the security of a safe and stimulating environment.

Primary School (Grades 1-7)
Cambridge Primary offers a flexible curriculum with integrated assessment for 5-11 year-olds. Cambridge Primary sets clear learning objectives in English, Mathematics and Science skills for each year of primary education. It focuses on learners’ development in each year and provides a natural progression throughout the years of primary education, providing international benchmarks for schools.

High School (Grades 8-12)

Grade 8 (Cambridge Secondary 1)
Grade 8 (Cambridge Secondary 1), offers a flexible curriculum with integrated assessment. It builds on the foundations of Cambridge Primary but it is not essential to have completed Cambridge Primary before beginning Grade 8 at Alma Mater. Typically for 11-14 year olds, Cambridge Secondary 1 develops learners' skills and understanding in Mathematics, English and Science for the first three years of secondary education.

International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
Cambridge IGCSE is typically for learners aged 14-16 years. It builds on the foundations of Cambridge Secondary 1, and supports schools using learner-centred and enquiry-based approaches to learning. Cambridge IGCSE is a globally recognised qualification and provides excellent progression to the next stage of Cambridge International Education.

Cambridge Advanced (International AS & A-level courses)
Cambridge Advanced includes Cambridge International AS and A Level; both focus on equipping learners with skills they need to succeed at university, and as such, are recognised by universities and employers worldwide. Cambridge Advanced, typically for 16-19 year olds, helps learners to develop deep understanding and independent learning and critical thinking skills which universities value highly. It builds on the foundations of IGCSE’s and leads to entry to universities worldwide.