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DISCOVER UPLANDS

Today’s thinking child is tomorrow’s achiever

Uplands is a co-educational day and boarding school providing a world-class

education. Uplands nurtures pupils to become intellectually innovative

global thinkers in an ever-changing world.

PRE-PREPARATORY PREPARATORY
• A safe, nurturing and happy • At Uplands Preparatory we strive to develop children for the ever-changing world that
environment. they will encounter.
• A current, developmentally • Our focus is on developing a set of skills deemed necessary to succeed in the 21 century.
st
appropriate curriculum. • Uplands Preparatory offers a wide range of sporting and cultural activities on campus.
• Reggio-inspired learning approach. • In our Innovation Centre each child gets a chance to experience Woodwork, Lego
• Implementation of 21st century Robotics, 3D printing/graphic design and Food Technology.
philosophies. • Our highly qualified Learning Support team provides academic interventions such
• A play-based programme for our Little as Remedial Support, Speech and Language Therapy, Play Therapy and Occupational
Uplanders. Therapy on campus.
• Experiential learning and plenty of • Our afternoon programme (Monday to Thursday until 16:30 for all pupils from Grade 1 to
outdoor classes. Grade 7) offers a fully integrated day.
• Passionate, experienced and qualified • Our catering staff nurture the children with healthy snacks morning and afternoon and a
teachers. hot lunch is included in our fees.
• Nutritious snacks and lunch included. • Boarding is available from Grade 4 to Grade 7.
• Exclusive private swimming pool on • There is a daily bus service for Uplands pupils from Nelspruit to White River.
campus and water safety programme. • The Uplands Equestrian Centre provides opportunities for riders to enjoy lessons on
• Uplands Pre-Preparatory is a family- campus and offers full livery for ponies.
oriented environment with strong • The Mountain Biking at Uplands is world-class, with access to 160km of single track
community ties. routes.

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