Bedford Country School Pre-School is located in Bedford. Bedford Country School is a unique, private school situated in the picturesque town of Bedford in the Eastern Cape. We are a Christian, English-medium school and registered with ISASA (Independent Schools Association of South Africa).
The school was founded in 2009 by parents from the farming district and opened its doors to 35 children from pre-school to Grade 3. Currently we have just over 100 children and offer classes up to
Grade 7.
Walking through our beautifully restored, historic buildings, theres a sense of vibrancy and eager learning which permeates from the classrooms. It is not uncommon to hear children burst into laughter over the delight of a new discovery or seeing them out in the garden caring for their little seedlings. We believe that children learn best when they are having fun and therefore our motto is also Learning and Loving it! Our aim is to nurture and care in a safe, home-like environment.
Our dynamic and dedicated team of teachers are passionate about children and their learning. All our teachers are qualified and highly skilled in their various learning areas. We offer an excellent and comprehensive academic and extra-mural programme with the emphasis on individual attention. Where possible, classes are kept to a maximum of 15 learners.
We are a community school at heart and embrace the diversity that this wonderful country offers. Here, children from across the spectrum can find a space in which to flourish and reach their full potential. Being an International Eco-School means that children are encouraged to treat our environment and the people around us with love and respect. We go on regular excursions into the town and district where children get the opportunity to interact with the broader community and Mother Nature.
It is in our pre-primary where our little ones first discover the wonderful world of learning and making discoveries through structured and free play. With 3 dedicated teachers running 3 separate classes, our children get the benefit of special attention in a warm and nurturing atmosphere.
Our little ones are truly happy here and with huge, play-friendly grounds and teachers who care, they are happy to play and explore with friends or on their own.The focus is on preparing our children for big school by developing the necessary skills they need to make the transition seamlessly.
The pre-primary is situated one block away from the main building, but we make sure that our littlies (as they are fondly known), have regular interaction with the older children in the form of joint assemblies and play dates.
Grade R children get the full benefit of a busy and vibrant school readiness programme. Although the focus is still on learning through discovery and play, it is more structured with the focus on developing those skills so important for reading, writing and doing sums. Here we plan to learn!
Children follow a rigorous, age-appropriate school readiness programme developed by the expert on childhood development, Dr Melodie de Jager.
Grade R children also follow the Knowledge Network Computer programme. The Music for our Little Ones programme (www.samusicschool.co.za) adds another dimension to their school week with children leaving Grade R already able to read music.
School readiness testing is done at the end of the school year by a qualified Readiness assessor. Our Grade R children are truly ready to face the challenges of Grade 1 when they come to the end of the school year.
Monday
07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 16:00
Thursday
07:30 - 16:00
Friday
07:30 - 16:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
01/07/2026 16:39 local time
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