The Foundation School was officially established in 1995, as a response to the demand for specialised, learner-centred education for children coming from disadvantaged backgrounds as well as those with remedial needs. The school first emerged in 1989 as a small Saturday morning school in Joubert Park, run by founder and General Manager – Jackie Gallagher.
The Foundation School, which is both independent and registered as a school for Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN), offers affordable, quality special needs education to learners unable to access specialised services, given the rising cost of remedial teaching and learning facilities. A combination of well trained, caring teachers, small classes and new era global programmes, ensure that all children benefit from learning and psychosocial support in creative ways across the school. The Foundation School is able to offer a holistic learning experience both through the adapted CAPS curriculum and vibrant cultural and sporting programmes for learners.
Specialised Services available to our learners:
- The Link Literacy Programme
- Catrobatkidz – this includes important Occupational Therapy moves and activities to build learners coordination and muscle
- Junior Jive
Application Process
We are currently accepting applications for Grades 1 through to Grade 7 for the 2021 – 2022 Academic year

School Fees
Admission fee
New Registration fee (upon acceptance) = R750
Enrolment fee R 2050 to be paid 1 month in advance
School Fees
School Fees R20 500 (yearly) paid over 10 months
Instalments = R 2050 x 10 months

School Support Programmes
The supporting curriculum at The Foundation School provides additional support to learners in the form of stimulating activities to enhance knowledge, build skills and instil the values of the school.
- Computers
- Reading Enrichment
- Media Centre
- Extra Murals
- Gospel Grade
- The Link Literacy Programme
- Junior Jive
- Catrobatkidz

Uniform

BOYS
Grey school trousers, white shirt, black school shoes, school socks grey/blue, blazer blue, school jersey blue or blue school tracksuit top

GIRLS
White shirt, Sky blue tunic, black school shoes, short white socks, school jersey blue or blue school tracksuit top
