Proudly Independent & Registered WCED School
Nurturing
Young Minds for a Bright Future
Why Choose Us
Why Families Choose La Rochelle
Families choose La Rochelle because we provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment where every child develops academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and creatively with confidence and care.
La Rochelle Preparatory is bilingual Early Childhood Development centre in Oak Glen Bellville offering classes aftercare holiday programme expanding Grade1 2026
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Our Environment
Where Learning
Meets Play
We follow the NCF, ELDAS and CAPS curriculum as prescribed by the WCED. As a proudly registered Western Cape independent school, we ensure your child’s education is in exceptionally capable hands.
We believe that children acquire vital knowledge and skills through active play and firsthand experiences. To support this, we provide an innovative, secure environment that encourages our learners to harness their creativity, imagination and critical thinking. By promoting self-expression through diverse mediums like water, paint, clay and construction, we empower every child to build self-reliance, solve problems creatively, and safely discover their unique path.
Explore Our
Creativity
Build Their Confidence
Nurture Their Curiosity
Foster
Independence
About Us
Where Every Child's Journey Begins
At La Rochelle, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through a balanced approach to education, we inspire confidence, independence, kindness, and a lifelong love for learning.
Our spacious, tree-filled playgrounds, engaging classrooms, and supportive community create an environment where children feel happy, secure, and motivated to grow every day.
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Our Programmes
Our Learning Programmes
We offer age-appropriate programmes designed to nurture each stage of early childhood development.
- 3–4 Year Class
- Pre-Grade R
- Grade R (Dual Medium)
- Grade R (English)
- Grade 1 (Dual Medium)
Every programme combines structured learning, creative exploration, and practical experiences that prepare learners for future academic success.