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Alternative private schools in Johannesburg


Find a list of alternative private schools in Johannesburg and take the time to understand what each school offers. Select an area above and browse the list below.

Ravenwood Academy

Blue Hills, Midrand

Private cottage school offering quality education in a learner focused environment. We meet our...
From 4 - 18 yrs old

Midrand Innovative Learning Centre

Noordwyk, Midrand

Cottage school from Grade 000 to Grade 11 offering CAPS curriculum, Special needs programs, aft...
From 3 yrs - All ages

Genesis Christian College

Rispark, Johannesburg South

Our school seeks to maintain traditional values while preparing our students for an ever-changi...
From 6 - 18 yrs old

Broadacres Academy

Fourways, Chartwell, Sandton

Private education in a contemporary and progressive environment. Developing a generation of cre...
From 6 mnths - 18 yrs old

Michael Mount Waldorf School

Bryanston, Sandton

A Waldorf, alternative, private non-profit school for children from baby care to 18 yrs old
From 4 mnths - 18 yrs old

Amazing K Therapy & Remedial Academy

Northwold, Sharonlea, Randburg

Fully registered ECD and Partial Care Centre with the Department of Social Development & Depart...
From 2 - 6 yrs old

Southern Oaks Academy

Crown Mines

Alternative Learning Centre focusing on individual needs of each learner, CAPS curriculum.
From 5 - 18 yrs old

Nova Pioneer

Beyerspark, Boksburg; Ormonde, Ormonde, Johannesburg South; Halfway Gardens, Carls...

Pan-African independent school network, that builds and operates world class, affordable educat...
From 2 - 18 yrs old

Knights Pre- & Prep School

Kensington B, Randburg

Knights is an authentic Christian preschool and preparatory school offering a future focused & ...
From 2 - 13 yrs old

Future Nation Schools: Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst

Network of independent schools offering quality, affordable, African-centred, technology-focuse...
From 18 mnths - 18 yrs old

Open Minds Campus

Kyalami AH, Midrand

A school with small classes, where each child is assisted to learn to grow in their own unique ...
From 7 - 18 yrs old

Nova Pioneer Ormonde Primary School

Ormonde, Johannesburg South

Private school education using the Cambridge Curriculum in a warm, caring environment that nurt...
From 3 - 13 yrs old

Unity College

Chartwell, Sandton

A school for special needs children which offers therapy, extra mural activities & an integrate...

Curro Barlow Park

Barlow Park, Sandton

A developing high school in Sandton offering the excellent Curro DigiEd education
From 13 yrs old

Waxberry Montessori School

Robindale Extension 1, Randburg

A Montessori environment that affords each student the opportunity to determine his or her own ...
From 6 - 12 yrs old

Princeton Centre of Learning

Blairgowrie, Randburg; Strathavon, Sandton

Home-study centres with a nurturing environment. Normal and assisted learning available.
From 5 - 18 yrs old

Hannaford Learning Centre

Linden, Randburg

We are a home school centre, alternative learning centre, after care implementing BrainGym and...
From 6 - 13 yrs old

British International Colleges

Bryanston, Sandton; Eastcliff

International high school education. Cambridge based curriculum. A careful balance between trad...
From 13 - 18 yrs old

Barnswallows Swift Academy

Linden, Randburg

Therapeutic academy for children with special needs. We make use of a variety of therapies, inc...
From 3 - 10 yrs old

The Learning Zone

Hurlingham, Sandton

Exclusive Learning Centre offering the CAPS curriculum through Mindscape Education for grade 1 ...
From 7 - 18 yrs old

Nova Pioneer Ormonde High School

Ormonde, Johannesburg South

Private school education using the Cambridge Curriculum that prepares students for success in t...
From 14 yrs old

The Bridge Assisted Learning School

Beverley AH, Morningside, Sandton

Assisted learning school for children who face learning challenges such as ADHD, ADD, dyslexia,...
From 5 - 17 yrs old

Curro Jewel City High School

Jewel City

Curro High School providing excellent Curro DigiEd education to learners in grade 7 to 12.
From 13 - 18 yrs old

Excel Labs

Parkmore, Sandton

Practical science lessons for children from age 10 years to A-Level learners, aligned with the ...
From 10 - 18 yrs old

Moore House Academy

Lanseria

Online and onsite education for all learners in Grade 8 to Grade 12. Your child can obtain thei...
From 12 yrs - All ages

Future Nation Schools

Lyndhurst, Fleurhof, Roodepoort

Network of independent schools offering quality, affordable, African-centred, technology-focuse...
From 18 mnths - 18 yrs old

Kairos School of Inquiry

Parkview

Kairos School of Inquiry is a small school that believes that, when life at school is happy and...
From 5 - 13 yrs old

Tutor the Future

Randpark Ridge, Randburg

Private Primary School Grade 1 to 7. Small Classes, nurturing supportive environment.
From 8 - 14 yrs old

Bradford Schools

Vorna Valley, Glen Austin, Midrand

Cambridge International School offering an exceptional learning environment.
From 12 mnths - 13 yrs old

Nova Pioneer Midrand High

Carlswald, Midrand

Private school education using the Cambridge Curriculum that prepares students for success in t...
From 14 yrs old

EduStreams Vocational High School

Kyalami, Midrand

EduStreams is Independent vocational education for high school students. EduStreams School ta...
From 12 - 18 yrs old

The Collective Genius Centre

Rosebank

Cambridge curriculum aligned, individualised Education Solution for Secondary School Learners
From 13 yrs - All ages

Omatas School

Fairland, Randburg

Remedial and NeuroDiverse school that puts a lot of energy into building: self-esteem, emotiona...
From 6 - 13 yrs old

Ihsan School

Homestead Park

Providing a structured environment that supports and enhances each learners potential. The pro...
All ages

Abbotts High School

Rondebosch, Suideroord, Johannesburg South; Northcliff, Randburg; Centurion; Silve...

Private alternative high schools in various areas of South Africa
From 13 - 18 yrs old

Sandra's House Educare

Linden, Randburg

Education center offering home schooling and unschooling for gr4 to 12 in all subjects. Sandra ...
From 9 - 18 yrs old


Nowadays, many children don’t seem to cope well in mainstream schools and may just need a different approach to really be the best learners they can be. Many alternative private schools have been established to offer your child a learning experience that suits their specific needs. Forward thinking, innovative, emotionally supportive and non-traditional are some of the words used to describe these unconventional schools. For children that are ADHD, lateral thinkers, highly energetic, gifted or even kids that have learning difficulties and need remedial help, you’ll find a school that’s appropriate to you and your family in Johannesburg here.

How to use this directory for alternative schools


All the schools have been listed so that you get an overview of what the schools offer. The brief description under the name of each school will explain a bit about what they offer. You may narrow your search down by clicking on the search by suburb link.

How do I know what approach is best for my child?


What’s common with all these alternative schools is that they all offer small classes, intimate learning environments and individualised attention. Some may only be for primary school level while others go all the way through to matric. Hands-on experience is often used to facilitate learning.

Various curricula are used and the schools are registered with the Department of Education to ensure they maintain appropriate standards of education. Some schools follow the government approved CAPS curriculum, some use the Impaq syllabus and then there is the Cambridge syllabus. You will also find a Finnish model of learning as well as schools with completely unconventional ways and means of teaching. All of these methods and approaches will still lead your child to a good education, with a schooling experience that is more conducive to his/her learning needs.

Best would be to set up an appointment and visit a school that peaks your interest and see what it’s all about. Be sure to ask if they are registered and are recognized by the Department of Education.

Begin your search


Spend some time browsing through the schools advertised on this page. You will find their contact details, website addresses and you can send them an email via their listing on our website too. Good luck!