From Play School to Grade 7 & Everything in Between.
Durban Christian Centre School is a faith-based academic facility in the suburb of Mayville, on the same premises as the Jesus Dome. We are committed to serve, in particular, those who seek the top quality education, Christian ethos and values that characterize the school.
DCCS initially known as International Christian Academy under the apostolic oversight of our Senior Pastors, Dr. Fred and Nellie Roberts, opened its doors in 1999 with 50 learners and five educators, catering for Nursery to Grade 6 learners. Since then DCCS has experienced exponential growth and presently has an enrolment of 200 learners and a total staff of 20. We currently have Grade Nursery to Grade 7.
We aim to establish a Christian based learning environment that strives towards holistic and academic excellence. To nurture a generation of independent leaders who will greatly impact our society and walk in their God-given destiny.
What we offer
DCCS is situated in the suburb of Mayville and shares the same property as the Durban Christian Centre Jesus Dome, which overlooks the Western Freeway.
The school offers the following:
▪ Kingdom Tots (2- 3 years old)
▪ Nursery school (3 – 4 years old)
▪ Pre-school (5 – 6 years old)
▪ Grades 1 to 7
An excellent aftercare facility caters for working parents and provides for children from Nursery to Grade 7. It includes an Educare/Homework Centre as well a secure play area. A hearty meal is provided along with wholesome activities. We are home to 18 classrooms which are all air-conditioned and some include Brand New LED Screens for online learning.
Learners’ school times are as follows:
▪ Pre-Primary: 08:00 – 12:15
▪ Grade R: 07:55 – 12:30
▪ Grade 1: 07:55 – 13:00
▪ Grade 2: 07:45 – 13:15
▪ Grade 3: 07:45 – 14:00
▪ Grade 4: 07:30 – 14:15
▪ Grade 5: 07:30 – 14:15
▪ Grade 6: 07:15 – 14:30
▪ Grade 7: 07:00 - 14:30
Online High School
Recent global events have redirected schools around the world towards teaching and learning online. Digital means of education have never been more utilised and we are pleased to be a part of this forward-thinking, safe and effective schooling measure with both the IEB and CAPS option on offer.
The IEB uses the South African National Curriculum which is regulated by the Department of Basic Education. The IEB NSC is an internationally benchmarked qualification and is equivalent to Cambridge AS level. The IEB’s mandate is to ensure that learners in South Africa become a valuable human resource, equipped with skills and knowledge to allow South Africa to compete and to contribute towards the global economy. The IEB NSC is a South African qualification that is equivalent to the UK AS level and provides Umalusi accredited examinations in all subjects recognised in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) for all IEB Registered school. Online school teachers conduct all assessments and your child benefits from achieving an Independent Examination Board (IEB) metric qualification that is recognised worldwide.
Alternatively, as of 2022, Durban Christian Centre School will be collaborating with the University of Cape Town’s Online High School to provide your child with an innovative means of learning, by utilising technology whilst harnessing their ability to interact and engage in a classroom, with the aid of a teacher. As a faith-based school, we believe in the power of togetherness, therefore, we would love your child to experience the best of both worlds - the freedom of learning online with the benefits of a school community. Alongside the CAPS syllabus that students will follow, we are offering students a school-based package that will greatly contribute to their holistic growth as followers of Jesus Christ and successful academics with a promising future.
Students access the Online School at our campuses – Mayville and Hillcrest - under the supervision of a supervisor who provides support, assistance and structure for the learners. A full staff of qualified, committed and experienced teachers will steward their learning experience with hearts of care and a mindset of excellence. Sports, art, drama, dance and a host of other highly-beneficial extra-curricular activities will contribute to their physical health, mental well-being and overall development.