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Education Alive — 37 Harrison Street

Education Alive is a UMALUSI-accredited, Applied Scholastics licensed co-educational independent school in the heart of Johannesburg CBD. Located in the Nelson Mandela Building at 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central, we offer Grade R to Grade 12 education using LRH Study Technology. Open for enrolment year-round.

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751 Students
Capacity: 2,000
Grade R–12
All year levels
CBD Location
37 Harrison Street
UMALUSI
Accredited

About Education Alive

A School Built for the Way Children Actually Learn

Education Alive is a co-educational independent school located in the historic Nelson Mandela Building at 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central. The school serves Grade R through Grade 12 students, with 751 currently enrolled and capacity for 2,000.

As a school licensed by Applied Scholastics International and accredited by UMALUSI, Education Alive follows the standard South African CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) curriculum — but goes further by training every teacher in LRH Study Technology and giving every student the tools to truly understand and apply what they learn.

The school accepts students at any time of year and at any grade level. Its location in Johannesburg CBD — on the main taxi route — makes it one of the most accessible schools in Gauteng for families from Braamfontein, Newtown, Fordsburg, Mayfair, Soweto, and surrounding areas.

Our Story Study Technology
Diverse South African students in a bright classroom at Education Alive, Johannesburg CBD — engaged learning with Study Technology
Students learning at Education Alive, Johannesburg CBD

Location & Access

Easily Accessible from All of Johannesburg

Education Alive is situated in the Nelson Mandela Building at 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central — one of the most recognisable buildings in Joburg CBD. The school is on the main taxi route, with drop-off directly at the front door.

Park Station — Johannesburg's main rail and bus hub — is a short walk away, making Education Alive accessible by Metrorail, Rea Vaya BRT, and taxis from Soweto, Braamfontein, Newtown, Fordsburg, Mayfair, and surrounding areas.

Physical Address
Nelson Mandela Building
37 Harrison Street
Johannesburg Central, Gauteng, 2000
School Hours
Monday–Friday, 07:30–16:00
Public Transport
Main taxi route · Rea Vaya BRT · Metrorail (Park Station)

Accreditation & Credentials

Nationally Recognised. Internationally Licensed.

UMALUSI Accreditation

Education Alive is accredited by UMALUSI — the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training in South Africa. This means our Grade 12 learners write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations and receive qualifications recognised across South Africa.

Applied Scholastics International License

Education Alive holds a formal licence from Applied Scholastics International (APS) to deliver the complete LRH Study Technology programme. APS has aided over 68 million people in 73 nations. Education Alive is one of the few APS-licensed schools in Gauteng.

Department of Basic Education Registration

Education Alive is registered with the South African Department of Basic Education as an independent school. The school follows the standard CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) curriculum across all grades from R to 12.

Co-Educational Independent School

Education Alive is a co-educational school — open to both boys and girls from all backgrounds. As an independent school, it is not funded by the government and charges school fees. The school's goal is to eventually achieve private school status.

Frequently Asked Questions

School in Johannesburg CBD — Questions Answered

Where is Education Alive located in Johannesburg CBD?
Education Alive is located in the Nelson Mandela Building at 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central, Gauteng, 2000. The school occupies multiple floors of this historic building in the heart of Johannesburg CBD, on the main taxi route.
How do I get to Education Alive from Johannesburg CBD?
Education Alive is on the main taxi route through Johannesburg CBD, with drop-off directly at the Nelson Mandela Building on Harrison Street. The school is also accessible by Rea Vaya BRT and Metrorail from Park Station, which is a short walk away.
What grades does Education Alive offer?
Education Alive offers Grade R (Reception Year) through Grade 12 (Matric). The school accepts new students at any time of year and at any grade level. There are currently 751 enrolled students, with capacity for 2,000.
Is Education Alive a government school or a private school?
Education Alive is a co-educational independent school — not a government school and not yet a private school. It follows the standard South African CAPS curriculum, is UMALUSI-accredited, and charges school fees. It is licensed by Applied Scholastics International to use LRH Study Technology.
Is Education Alive accredited?
Yes. Education Alive is accredited by UMALUSI (the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training in South Africa). Grade 12 learners write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations and receive nationally recognised qualifications.
Can I enrol my child mid-year?
Yes. Education Alive accepts new students at any time of year and at any grade level, from Grade R to Grade 12. Contact the school on 011 492 2019 or visit 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central to begin the enrolment process.
What is the school's phone number and address?
Phone: 011 492 2019. Address: Nelson Mandela Building, 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central, Gauteng, 2000. GPS coordinates: -26.2041, 28.0473.

Enrol at Education Alive Today

We accept students at any time of year and at any grade level. Visit us at 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central, or call us on 011 492 2019.

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