# Newberry House Montessori School

> Newberry House Montessori School is an authentic AMI-aligned Montessori school and Cambridge International examination centre in Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa. Offering education from toddler (18 months) through high school (Grade 12) on the Lourensford Estate.

## Key facts

- Type: independent Montessori school and registered Cambridge Assessment International Education school and examination centre.
- Ages: 18 months (Toddler community) to Grade 12. Stages: Toddler, Pre-Primary, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School.
- Curriculum: Montessori practice shaped by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) standards, with the Cambridge International pathway from Lower Secondary: Cambridge Checkpoint at the end of Grade 9, Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 10 and 11, Cambridge AS Level in Grade 12.
- Founded: 2010.
- Main campus: Lourensford Estate, Somerset West, Western Cape 7130, South Africa.
- Second campus: Newberry House Spier on the Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch. See https://newberry.co.za/spier.
- Serves families in Somerset West, Strand, Gordon's Bay, Stellenbosch, the Helderberg and the Cape Winelands.
- Phone: +27218471585. Email: secretary@newberry.co.za. Website: https://newberry.co.za.
- Memberships and accreditation: Cambridge Assessment International Education, ISASA (Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa), SAMA (South African Montessori Association), Eco-Schools South Africa.
- Awards: Eco-Schools Diamond Status 2024; OISESA Quality Award 2023; British Council Waters of the World Winner 2019; SALI Landscaping Awards 2025 (two awards).

## Fees

Annual tuition for 2026 ranges from R 53 400 to R 128 400 depending on the stage, payable annually, termly or monthly. The full schedule is at https://newberry.co.za/admissions/fees.

- Toddler (18 months to 3 years): R 53 400 a year, R 4 450 a month
- Pre-Primary (3 to 6 years): R 53 400 a year, R 4 450 a month
- Lower Elementary (6 to 9 years): R 78 600 a year, R 6 550 a month
- Upper Elementary (9 to 12 years): R 81 600 a year, R 6 800 a month
- Middle School (12 to 15 years): R 103 200 a year, R 8 600 a month
- High School (15 to 18 years): R 128 400 a year, R 10 700 a month

Once-off and other levies:
- Resource Levy (Toddler): R 2 000
- Resource Levy (Pre-Primary): R 2 000
- Resource Levy (Lower Elementary): R 2 600
- Resource Levy (Upper Elementary): R 3 100
- Resource Levy (Middle School): R 3 100
- Resource Levy (High School): R 3 100
- Capital Development Levy: R 4 100
- Capital Development Levy: R 3 700
- Capital Development Levy: R 3 200

## Campuses

- Lourensford: Lourensford Estate, Somerset West, Cape Winelands, South Africa, 021 847 1585, secretary@newberry.co.za. Our original campus on Lourensford Estate in Somerset West, where prepared classrooms, gardens, sports fields and outdoor spaces shape daily learning.
- Spier: Newberry House at Spier, Spier Wine Estate, Santa Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, 021 847 1585, secretary@newberry.co.za. Opening in 2026 on Spier Estate near Stellenbosch, launching with our Toddler and Pre-Primary programmes and growing year by year.

## Pages

- [Home](https://newberry.co.za/): Overview of the school, campus and the three Es: Education, Environment, Experience.
- [Our story](https://newberry.co.za/about-us/our-story): Founded in 2010 on the Lourensford Estate. History, accreditations and memberships.
- [Our values](https://newberry.co.za/about-us/our-values): Vision, mission and values.
- [Our team](https://newberry.co.za/about-us/our-team): Leadership, guides and governing body.
- [Careers](https://newberry.co.za/about-us/join-us): Current vacancies and how to apply.
- [Education: Montessori and Cambridge](https://newberry.co.za/our-philosophy/education): How AMI Montessori practice and the Cambridge International pathway (Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS Level) fit together from 18 months to Grade 12.
- [Environment](https://newberry.co.za/our-philosophy/environment): The organic, biodiverse campus and estate-based learning.
- [Experience](https://newberry.co.za/our-philosophy/experience): Sport, going outs, productions, community service and the President's Award.
- [School fees](https://newberry.co.za/admissions/fees): Current fee schedule by stage with annual, termly and monthly amounts and once-off levies.
- [Book a campus tour](https://newberry.co.za/admissions/book-a-tour): Tour days at Lourensford and interest registration for Spier.
- [Apply online](https://newberry.co.za/admissions/applications): The enrolment application form.
- [Term dates](https://newberry.co.za/information/term-dates): Published term dates by year.
- [Aftercare](https://newberry.co.za/information/aftercare): Afternoon programme and holiday club.
- [Prospectus](https://newberry.co.za/information/prospectus): The school prospectus, readable online.
- [Calendar](https://newberry.co.za/information/calendar): Events for the current year.
- [Events and tickets](https://newberry.co.za/information/events): School productions and fundraisers with online tickets: Through the Turning Pages (21 November 2026, NG Kerk Suiderstrand, R150) and the Matric Dance raffle.
- [Newberry House Spier](https://newberry.co.za/spier): The second campus on the Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch.
- [Contact](https://newberry.co.za/contact-us): Addresses, phone, email and maps for both campuses.
- [Newsletters](https://newberry.co.za/newsletters): Archive of school newsletters.

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