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School near Braamfontein, Johannesburg — Education Alive

Education Alive is the closest Applied Scholastics licensed school to Braamfontein — just 8 minutes by taxi or on foot from Braamfontein to our campus at 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central. We offer Grade R to Grade 12 education using LRH Study Technology, and accept new students at any time of year.

1.4 km from Braamfontein
8 minutes by taxi or on foot
Main taxi route
UMALUSI Accredited

Education Alive & Braamfontein

The Best School for Families in Braamfontein

Braamfontein is a vibrant inner-city neighbourhood just north of Johannesburg CBD, home to Wits University, the Constitutional Court, and a growing creative and student community. Families in Braamfontein are well-served by the Johannesburg CBD taxi network, making Education Alive one of the most accessible schools in the area.

Families living in Braamfontein choose Education Alive because it offers something no other school in the area provides: a full Applied Scholastics Study Technology programme, delivered by teachers who are trained in LRH Study Technology. Every student — from Grade R to Grade 12 — learns not just the curriculum, but how to learn.

The school is located in the Nelson Mandela Building at 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central — a historic landmark in the heart of Johannesburg CBD. From Braamfontein, the school is just 8 minutes by taxi or on foot, and is directly on the main Johannesburg CBD taxi route.

Education Alive is UMALUSI-accredited, registered with the South African Department of Education, and approved for government grants. The school follows the standard South African CAPS curriculum from Grade R through to the National Senior Certificate (Matric).

Students from Braamfontein and surrounding areas learning at Education Alive school in Johannesburg CBD — Applied Scholastics Study Technology

Getting Here from Braamfontein

8 minutes from Braamfontein to Education Alive

Transport Options from Braamfontein

Taxi from Braamfontein along De Korte Street to Johannesburg CBD
Walk south along Simmonds Street (approx. 15 minutes on foot)
Gautrain bus connection from Braamfontein to Park Station, then taxi
Drop-off directly at the Nelson Mandela Building front door

Nearby Landmarks

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
Constitutional Court of South Africa
Neighbourgoods Market
Johannesburg Art Gallery
Park Station (Gautrain)

Education Alive Address

Nelson Mandela Building, 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central, 2000

Floors 1–6 · Drop-off at front door · Main taxi route

Why Choose Education Alive

What Makes Education Alive Different from Other Schools near Braamfontein

Study Technology

The only school near Braamfontein licensed by Applied Scholastics International to deliver LRH Study Technology. Students learn how to learn — not just what to learn.

Enrol Any Time

Unlike most schools, Education Alive accepts students from Braamfontein at any point in the year, at any grade level from Grade R to Grade 12.

UMALUSI Accredited

Formally accredited by UMALUSI — the South African quality assurance body for general and further education. All qualifications are nationally recognised.

CAPS Curriculum

Follows the standard South African government CAPS curriculum from Grade R to Grade 12, including the National Senior Certificate (Matric) examination.

Coding & Robotics

Coding and Robotics is taught at all levels — from Foundation Phase through to FET — preparing students for the digital economy.

Co-Educational

Education Alive is a co-educational school, welcoming boys and girls from Braamfontein and all surrounding Johannesburg areas.

Proudly Licensed by

Applied Scholastics International logo — Education Alive is an APS licensed school near {suburb}, Johannesburg

Education Alive is an officially licensed Applied Scholastics school serving Braamfontein and all of Johannesburg. The Applied Scholastics name and logo are trademarks of Applied Scholastics International.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools near Braamfontein — FAQ

Is there a good school near Braamfontein in Johannesburg?
Education Alive at 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central is just 8 minutes from Braamfontein by taxi or on foot. It is a UMALUSI-accredited, Applied Scholastics licensed school offering Grade R to Grade 12 education using LRH Study Technology.
How do I get from Braamfontein to Education Alive?
From Braamfontein, Education Alive is approximately 1.4 km away and takes about 8 minutes by taxi or on foot. The school is on the main Johannesburg CBD taxi route with drop-off directly at the front door of the Nelson Mandela Building, 37 Harrison Street.
Can children from Braamfontein enrol at Education Alive at any time?
Yes. Education Alive accepts students from Braamfontein and all surrounding areas at any point in the school year, at any grade level from Grade R to Grade 12. There is no fixed enrolment period.
What curriculum does Education Alive follow?
Education Alive follows the standard South African CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) curriculum from Grade R to Grade 12. The school is UMALUSI-accredited and registered with the Department of Basic Education. In addition to the standard curriculum, all students receive LRH Study Technology training through Applied Scholastics International.
What is the phone number and address of Education Alive?
Phone: 011 492 2019. Address: Nelson Mandela Building, 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central, Gauteng, 2000. The school is on the main taxi route in Johannesburg CBD, accessible from Braamfontein by taxi, Rea Vaya BRT, or Metrorail.

Enrol from Braamfontein — Any Grade, Any Time

Education Alive is just 8 minutes from Braamfontein. Give your child the gift of Study Technology — the tools to truly learn, for life.