Experience Foundation Phase life first-hand
Why Choose Clifton for
Your Boy’s Foundation Phase?
Strong
academic foundations
Modern,
interactive facilities
Individual and
personalised attention
Blend of tradition
and innovation
Smooth transition
to preparatory school
Physical
development
Comprehensive aftercare
programme (Club Engage)
Specialist teaching
from an early stage
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT
OUR FOUNDATION PHASE
GRADES 00 & R
We know that academic success in later years depends on a solid foundation. At Clifton, our experienced teachers focus on building a strong base that includes mathematics, languages, interpersonal and other early life skills. Through play, our boys learn to listen to others, show empathy, deal with conflict, build friendships and share ideas.
Our curriculum is designed in such a way that boys are kept happy and busy throughout their day. Our modern, well-equipped facility offers fantasy, cognitive, outdoor, and creative spaces within a flexible and interactive learning environment, suited specifically to the needs of boys who are just starting to explore the world around them.
The many varied social and cognitive experiences help our boys to grow in confidence, become more independent, and develop a positive attitude to learning, preparing them for more advanced education as they grow. Our boys are taught according to individual strengths and become confident, curious, and creative individuals. Small classes with passionate specialist teachers ensure that they receive individual attention.
Our programme includes the early development of kinaesthetic skills and physicality through fun sporting activities.
Not only do our boys have access to a fine facility but they are also introduced to life in the Preparatory School, where they visit the Information Technology Centre, the Media Centre, and our School of Music.
Our sports curriculum meets the specific needs of the boys. From Grade R, they are introduced to swimming and ball skills by specialist teachers and coaches, laying the foundations for life-long exercise.
Our Aftercare facility and afternoon programme allow the boys to enjoy supervised activities in a safe and caring environment.
“Our Grade 00 and R boys enjoy a world of
wonder and excitement and discover
learning in every activity.”
GRADES 1 - 3
The journey from our Grade R classrooms to our Junior Preparatory School is enjoyable and exhilarating. Our experienced teachers, who are committed to child-centred education, ensure that your son’s introduction to formal learning is adventurous, inspiring, and fun.
We believe that happy children learn best, and our classrooms are caring, nurturing, and exciting places, where a spirit of enquiry and commitment to excellence thrives.
We expect the best from every boy, and we provide the environment in which that is made possible. It is at this level that we establish the grounding in the academic and social skills that are needed to develop a lifelong love of learning.
Traditional values &
modern methodology combined.
Traditional values and modern methodology combine to provide a solid foundation for our boys’ education. Class teachers are responsible for the teaching of the basic core subjects of Mathematics, English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, and Life Skills, and we introduce specialist teachers in isiZulu, Music, Physical Education, and Information Technology.
Our curriculum is broad, exciting, innovative, and holistic. We place a distinct focus on all aspects of your son’s development including: