Since 2001, we have been dedicated to empowering children from the most vulnerable communities to rise above adversity, realise their potential, and become thriving citizens in a more equitable South Africa.
We do this by providing the comprehensive support system they need to thrive, both in school and beyond, from classrooms to life.
Our holistic model supports each of our students for up to 19 years, including five years post-Matric. It’s an in-depth, whole-child approach where rigorous academic learning is enabled through nutrition and healthcare, life skills, social support, and college and career guidance. This deep commitment ensures our students are fully equipped to demonstrate their limitless potential and transform their futures.
For 7 consecutive years, Christel House South Africa has been designated as a Microsoft Showcase School, one of only four in South Africa, and the only one in the Western Cape.
Christel House South Africa is proud to have been shortlisted in the Top 10 for the 2024 World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity.
We have helped thousands of children achieve profound, lasting success by providing them with the tools they need to become agents of change in their own lives and in the lives of those around them. Our impact extends beyond our students’ academic successes; it reshapes life outcomes.
In addition to assisting Christel House students with their transition from education to employment, we also apply our learnings to support youth outside of Christel House South Africa. Our Youth Bridge programme supports unemployed youth aged 18 to 35 as they navigate the challenges of finding stable employment and bridge the gap between their ambitions and real-world opportunities…
The Simunye Project, a partnership between Christel House South Africa and the Julius Baer Foundation’s Wealth Inequality Initiative, brings together students with diverse backgrounds from schools across the wealth spectrum. For over four years, this project has fostered connections between five schools, enabling students to learn from different environments and build lasting relationships…
Our proven model has consistently delivered outstanding results. Now, we aim to bring this transformative approach to more communities in need. We are launching a new high school at our Ottery campus in 2025. And, over the next five years, we aim to grow by at least three more schools to meet the urgent need for educational equity in South Africa. We are hoping to partner with committed organisations driven by impact, quality educational outcomes and community development.
Christel House South Africa is part of the Christel House network of schools. The nine schools in five countries serve as a vital bridge to successful life outcomes for children in under-resourced communities around the world.
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We were founded on Christel DeHaan’s enduring belief that every child deserves the best chance at life. Delve into the inspiring story of our Founder and see why we do what we do.
