Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
130 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
7 |
| Most common nationality |
South African |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
14:1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Not usually |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Afrikaans, isixhosa |
| Max. number of students per class |
3-6yrs & 6-9yrs: 20-23
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| Average number of students per class |
13 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
6-12yrs : For project, task and presentations - pc, laptops, tablets, projectors. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
None |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Not usually - practise or unfinished classwork could be completed at home. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100 |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Learning support offered |
We offer learner support at a basic level. Should further intervention be required, professional assistance will be advised. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We will aim to structure the curriculum to suit such a child's needs where possible. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have a school counselor. Should an Ed Psych be required, we can recommend known professionals who we have worked with previously. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes - no exams, but a brief assessment or school visit may be requested. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
3-6yrs: Parents and children are required to meet and have a brief introductory session with the teacher.
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| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No real deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
3-6yrs: 8-8.15am
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| School finish time |
3-6yrs: 12.15pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Drama, Sports hub, Music, Art, Creative enrichment clubs: cooking, craft, painting & sewing, and more. |
| Sports activities included |
All the children have a weekly Phys Ed session. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Research Room, Cooking/Science kitchen, Art Studio, Music Room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
The school has a small astroturf; we are not geared for sports. We also rent a bigger space from a school in our area (50x50m field) for Phys Ed, etc. The smaller children have jungle gyms. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We provide an open environment for children 3-12yrs. The curriculum and educational structure give children the freedom to develop to their fullest socially, intellectually and creatively. The ethos of the school is founded on a strong philosophy, the essence of which is the Montessori principle of respect for the well being of each individual, contributing towards a sustainable and healthy society. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Auburn House has a unique character, reflecting a balance of structure and order with a non-formal and open approach. This allows the energies of the growing child to be engaged freely, purposefully and naturally, while the teachers maintain the educational focus through a carefully-planned environment and innovative curriculum.
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