School Type: Special Needs

Grantley College, Johannesburg was established in 1964 and is situated in the picturesque suburb of Parktown. It provides a mainstream education to students that have a learning disability and are experiencing a gap between their potential and actual achievement.

Grantley College is a private, coeducational, non-profit school that provides a small class environment that is based on a structured, disciplined academic, cultural and sport programme. Students at the College write either the GDE Matric Exams or National Senior Certificate Exams. This unique combination provides students with a diversified range of subjects and choices.

GOVERNANCE

A Management Board is responsible for the philosophy, standards and development of sound financial policies. It also serves the school with support, guidance and advice.

VISION

To be the school of choice for students with learning difficulties from Grade 4 – Grade 12, incorporating N course students.

MISSION STATEMENT

The school seeks to provide a whole, caring environment for all stakeholders. It is committed to bolster self-esteem and remediate learning difficulties, while encouraging life-long learning and providing a structured and disciplined curriculum.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

• Genuine small class learning environment
• Edu-Support Unit consisting of Educational Psychologist and Remedial Therapists
• Option of curriculum and study choices
• 41 years of preparing students with learning difficulties for the relevant National Exams.
• A compact structured extra-mural activities programme
  Extra Lessons by expert subject teachers
• A mini conference centre
• A class tutor system
• Study Centre/After Care until 16h00 Monday to Thursday
• A renowned Drama and Hotelkeeping & Catering Faculty, as well as a wellequipped and popular Art Department

School Phase:

• Primary
• Secondary

Lowest Grade: Grade 7
Highest Grade: Grade 12
Boarding: No
Number of Pupils: 173
Founding Year: 1964
Religious Affiliation: Secular
Lowest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R39000
Highest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R42000
Examinations or Curricula:

• General Education and Training (GETC)

Postal Address: PO Box 87278, Houghton
Postal Code: 2041
Telephone: 011 643 8321
Fax: 011 643 1418
Website: http://www.grantleycollege.co.za/
Suburb: Parktown
City/Town: Johannesburg
South African Province: Gauteng
Country: South Africa