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International Pre-University College, Johannesburg:
Located in Randburg, just 15km North of downtown Johannesburg, The Pre-University College is a University of Cambridge International Examinations Centre (and boarding school) offering IGCSE, AS and A Level courses to domestic and international students. We also provide Cambridge International Certificate for Teachers and Trainers (CICTT) and Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers (CIDTT). We admit students from Grade 8 onwards.

Mission Statement:


International Pre-University College aims to:
- Provide a Pre-University program which is world class and at the leading edge of international educational trends.
- Provide young people with skills essential to enable them to cope with tertiary studies. There is a particular emphasis on enhancing Mathematics, Science, Language and Business skills.
- Provide an education to broaden  the educational experiences of each student.
- Provide an excellent affordable education. Fees are kept as low as possible without affecting the quality of the product provided.

International Atmosphere:
Students from as many as 20 countries have completed their Cambridge A Level studies in our centre.  Many of these students have qualified for Matriculation exemption which has enabled them to complete their studies either at South African Universities or abroad.

Some of our past students who have achieved good grades in full A levels have been awarded advanced credits in certain courses at Universities in South Africa and The United States of America.

Boarding / Homestay Option:
The college is unique as it continues to attract students from many different countries and backgrounds. This has become possible due to the fact that we can provide boarding for students. Our Homestay program has grown into a unique and up-market facility.

Cambridge International University Prep Programs:

We offer a unique educational experience and a packed academic program which provides students with skills, direction and qualifications that allow our students to beat the high university drop-out rate. 

Cambridge International GCSE Courses:
- Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international curriculum for 14-16 year olds, leading to globally recognised and valued Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. It is part of the Cambridge Secondary 2 stage.

Cambridge International AS and A Levels:
- Cambridge International AS and A Levels are internationally benchmarked qualifications providing excellent preparation for university education.

Student Testimonial:

"To cut a long story short IPC for me has done exactly what was promised, namely to “unlock my full potential” and to “build a bridge to my tertiary education”. To me, the abbreviation IPC, represents the words Integrity, Perseverance and Confidence, as well as, my College – the International Pre-University College."
- Michael

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Address: Bond Street Centre, Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2022-11-08 were from:

Delmas; Marondera, Zimbabwe; Kenya, Kenya; Kenya; and more.
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