School Type: Co-Educational

Bridge House School  -  Learning for Life

Bridge House School, situated in the magnificent Cape Winelands close to Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl is a well established, independent day / boarding school for over six hundred girls and boys from Grade 00 to Grade 12.

Committed to nurturing a 'can do' attitude, Bridge House excels in recognising the spirit of individualism within a framework of integrity, humility, wisdom and inspiration. Our children are encouraged to develop their unique potential, to make their own mark upon and to innovate and lead in our changing world.

Bridge House offers:

• A newly-built 'home from home' boarding house for pupils from Gr 7 to 12
• A safe environment in a beautiful country setting removed from the hazards of city living
• An Independent Matric Examination (IEB) with an excellent track record - 100% pass rate to date. Matric class of 2007 achieved 45% A aggregates. In 2008, 4 pupils through to the finals of the National Maths Olympiad and 2 pupils in top 50 of National English Olympiad.
• Small classes and a well qualified, highly motivated and dedicated teaching staff
• Excellent facilities
• A wide variety of team and individual sports
• Strong Art, Drama and Music Departments
• Cutting edge computer technology
• 'One stop' schooling from Grade 00 to Grade 12
• A satellite playschool on the Pearl Valley Golf Estate
• International exchanges in Gr 10 as a member of the International Round Square Organisation which utilises the six pillars of IDEALS - Internationalism, Democracy, Environment, Adventure, Leadership and Service, to guide schools.

School Phase:

• Pre-Primary
• Primary
• Secondary

Lowest Grade: Grade 0000
Highest Grade: Grade 12
Boarding: Yes
Boarding From: Grade 7
Number of Pupils: 604
Founding Year: 1995
Religious Affiliation: Secular
Lowest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R16320
Highest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R43400
Lowest Boarding Fees (inc. Tuition): R66260
Highest Boarding Fees (inc. Tuition): R77060
Examinations or Curricula:

• General Education and Training (GETC)
• National Senior Certificate (IEB)

Postal Address: PO Box 444, Franschhoek
Postal Code: 7690
Telephone: 021 874 8100
Fax: 021 874 1260
Website: http://www.bridgehouse.org.za
Suburb: Franschhoek
City/Town: Franschhoek
South African Province: Western Cape
Country: South Africa