Christel House

ADMISSION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: Christel House South Africa 2019 academic year

At Christel House South Africa, we don't just educate, feed, provide health care or help your child get into a great career - we do all these things! All admissions to Christel House are awarded 100% scholarship.

Application forms are available weekdays at our school campus security gate (Swallowcliffe Drive, Ottery, Cape Town) and should be returned to the Christel House Social Services Department by no later than Friday, 28 September 2018. For eligibility criteria and more info, contact our Admissions Office at rkenny@sa.christelhouse.org

DRIVE OUT POVERTY WITH CHRISTEL HOUSE

DRIVE OUT POVERTY WITH CHRISTEL HOUSE

Despite the recent apprehension within the transport industry in South Africa, Christel House continued to provide safe and uninterrupted transportation services to its 755 students who come from communities such as Langa, Delft and Philippi. Read more about our current fundraising drive: https://sa.christelhouse.org/news/

BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, one gold medal at a time!

Christel House SA held our Special Assembly on 18 April to celebrate the recent achievements of the school and to welcome its new Chief Executive Officer, Adri Marais. With ‘Going for Gold’ as the theme of the event, special awards were given to students and teachers who achieved winning results inside and outside of the classroom over the past year.

Read more about our April Special Assembly event here: https://bit.ly/2HFFHC2. View photos of event: https://bit.ly/2K2ytdl.

With love, from Christel House SA

As part of our Valentine’s Day festivities this year, the Grade 3 class of Christel House South Africa visited Erica's Place, a frail care facility in Silvertown (Athlone, Cape Town) to give back to their communities. Their gifts of love included handmade cards, warm hugs, happy song and sweet treats! This is the multiplier-effect of public donations in support of the Christel House mission. We reflect on the words of founder, Christel DeHaan: “To share. To care. To make a difference!”

A decade running: Christel House South Africa surpasses national average

Christel House South Africa is celebrating a 97.8% percent matric pass rate – well above the national average for the 10^th consecutive year. For the 46 jubilant matriculants, the positive results provide them with a chance to break free from a life of poverty. Read more here: Matric Results 2017

Making a difference in 2018: Back to school drive with Christel House SA

You can make the new academic year possible for one of the 755 students enrolled for 2018, by donating R150 for a new pair of school shoes, R320 to feed a scholar for one month, or R500 towards curriculum based books. Join our Back-to-School drive and donate today: https://www.givengain.com/cc/backtoschoolchsa/

The benefits of yoga for learners

How yoga is helping learners succeed in school.

Likhona: What I have learned from Christel House

See how this Grade 11 student is inspired to mentor younger students and to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Nontando shares how Christel House changed her life

Nontando and her family lived in poverty, in a one room shack in a violent neighborhood. Now she's a successful chemical engineer. See how Christel House South Africa helped her succeed.

Join us and see how.

At Christel House, we focus on the whole child. Watch this video of a typical day at our school and experience how Christel House works.

Join Elihle (age 6) as he journeys through his day...

100% of your contribution is invested in a child's education at Christel House

A safe place for extra study

A new facility, known as The Farm, will offer Christel House students a safe and peaceful place to prepare for their Matric exams. Learn more.

'Making the Cut' in the Hairdressing World

From a young age, Abigail P dreamed of one day becoming a hair stylist. Thanks to the opportunities through Christel House and Education for Life her dream has become a reality.