ᐅ Boarding School in Pretoria ᐅ Reddford House The Hills

Private Boarding School in The Hills

As one of the most prestigious boarding schools in Pretoria, we offer weekly boarding as well as full boarding (termly) options. Our boarding house facilities create an environment in which students can strive for excellence, while also enjoying their time at school, fully immersing themselves in our vibrant campus life.

In the comfortable and modern space of our boarding residence, our boarders benefit from the support and care of staff who supervise, encourage and nurture them throughout the term.

Dedicated house parents provide boarders with a home-away-from-home, further embedding the holistic approach to education and learning offered throughout the school.

Our world-class boarding residence offers families flexibility, and students benefit from forming lifelong friendships and focusing on their academic goals with the active support of staff members and older students.

Why Choose Our Boarding School in Pretoria?

Our leading boarding school provides an outstanding academic programme, complemented by our boarding residence which offers structured study environments, academic support, and access to school resources.

Setting the standard for boarding in Pretoria, our boarding house is carefully designed and maintained to offer a secure environment where students feel at home while being cared for by experienced staff members who carefully monitor their wellbeing.

Boarders have access to various extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and cultural experiences, fostering their physical, emotional, and social growth.

Living on campus reduces commute time, allowing students to focus on their studies, sports, and personal growth. Boarding students also have access to school facilities after hours, enhancing their academic performance.

Our boarding house builds a strong sense of community, with students forming lasting friendships and learning important life skills such as independence, responsibility, and teamwork.

Attracting a diverse group of students, the boarding experience provides exposure to different cultures, ideas, and perspectives, enriching the personal and academic lives of the young people entrusted to our care.

Setting the Standard for Boarding in Pretoria

Our boarding house forms part of the school that is situated next to The Hills Lifestyle Eco estate Game Reserve. With beautiful views, this estate is well sought after in Pretoria East. The estate includes a private game reserve stocked with several species of antelope and zebra.

Among the best boarding schools in Pretoria, our campus is only 10 minutes (8.1km) away from Woodland Mall and 19 minutes (14km) from Menlyn Mall. OR Tambo International Airport is 42 minutes (51 km) from the school and our neighbouring City, Johannesburg is only 70 km and approximately an hour away (depending on traffic). The nearest Gautrain Station is about 23km away.

We have a beautiful campus, boasting a state-of-the-art auditorium and sports fields, tennis and basketball courts, and a swimming pool, all of which are within walking distance of the boarding house, making it extremely convenient for boarders to participate in all extracurricular activities offered at school.

Outstanding Options for Boarding in Pretoria

Our boarders have the option of weekly or termly boarding. If termly, parents have the freedom to collect their child over a weekend when they request to do so. Once a term there is a compulsory exit weekend, normally over a long weekend.

Weekly boarders are booked out on Friday afternoons before 5pm and return Sunday evenings by 5pm, or Monday mornings after 6am but before 7:30am. This also applies to termly boarders who go home for the weekend.

Boarding House Rooms and Facilities

The boarding house is attached to the school and has three floors. The girls’ rooms are on the ground floor and the second floor. The boys’ rooms are on the first floor. There is no access between the girls' floor and the boys' floor.

There are 16 big rooms, each with 6 beds. Each room has a bathroom with two showers, 2 hand basins and 1 toilet. There are also 4 single rooms and 1 double room for the Boarding Executive Committee members. These rooms also have their own showers.

The boarding house has a cellular phone that is manned by the mentor on duty to ensure that all emails, messages, and phone calls are attended to as received. The boarding email address is boarding@thehills.reddford.co.za.

Boarding School Activities

During term time, various activities and outings are arranged by the boarding staff. On campus activities include braais, talent shows and board game competitions. Outings to nearby outdoor attractions and malls are also arranged for boarders.

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Meals and Other Services

Meals are provided by an outside caterer, Cafe Flava. Boarders dine together for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a snack is provided for them at first break.

Alternative meals are provided for those boarders who have food allergies or specific dietary requirements.

Boarders send in their laundry twice a week. Each boarder completes a laundry slip. In the evening, the boarders collect their laundry which is controlled and checked.

Boarding House Security

The safety of our boarders is of the utmost importance to us and it takes top priority. We have a security system in place, which is armed every night. There are beams around the boarding house which will pick up any movement within 4 metres and trigger the alarm. There are cameras installed throughout the boarding house, which are checked as soon as the alarm is triggered to ascertain what the problem is. We also have a very sophisticated fire alarm system in place.

Boarders are not allowed to leave the premises of the campus without being signed out by an adult in the register provided. If not accompanied by their parents/guardians, then an email must be sent by the parent authorising the boarding staff to release their child to a specific person. When returning to school, the boarder is also signed in on the relevant register.

Boarders are not allowed to use an Uber unless permission has been granted by one of their parents or guardians.

The school has security at the entrance with a guard on duty 24/7. The boarding staff and guard have two-way radios enabling them to be in contact with each other throughout the day and night.

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