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School near Soweto, Johannesburg — Education Alive
Education Alive is the closest Applied Scholastics licensed school to Soweto — just 25 minutes by taxi from Soweto 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.
Education Alive & Soweto
The Best School for Families in Soweto
Soweto is South Africa's most famous township, home to over 1.3 million residents across areas including Orlando, Diepkloof, Meadowlands, and Dobsonville. Many Soweto families travel daily to Johannesburg CBD for work and services. Education Alive offers Soweto students access to a UMALUSI-accredited, Applied Scholastics licensed education with flexible enrolment — a significant opportunity for families seeking quality schooling in Johannesburg.
Families living in Soweto 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 Soweto, the school is just 25 minutes by taxi, 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).
Getting Here from Soweto
25 minutes from Soweto to Education Alive
Transport Options from Soweto
Nearby Landmarks
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 Soweto
Study Technology
The only school near Soweto 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 Soweto 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 Soweto and all surrounding Johannesburg areas.
Proudly Licensed by
Education Alive is an officially licensed Applied Scholastics school serving Soweto and all of Johannesburg. The Applied Scholastics name and logo are trademarks of Applied Scholastics International.
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools near Soweto — FAQ
- Is there a good school near Soweto in Johannesburg?
- Education Alive at 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central is just 25 minutes from Soweto by taxi. 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 Soweto to Education Alive?
- From Soweto, Education Alive is approximately 18 km away and takes about 25 minutes by taxi. 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 Soweto enrol at Education Alive at any time?
- Yes. Education Alive accepts students from Soweto 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 Soweto by taxi, Rea Vaya BRT, or Metrorail.
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Education Alive is just 25 minutes from Soweto. Give your child the gift of Study Technology — the tools to truly learn, for life.
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