Hilton College

College Avenue, Hilton, 3245, South Africa

In short: Hilton College is a private, secular, boys only international school in Hilton, South Africa. Stages: middle school and high school (ages 13–18). Taught in English.

Type: Private · Secular · Boys only
Ages: 13–18 · Middle school to high school
Languages: English + 1

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Fees

Fees on request

The school shares its fees, enrolment and extras on request.

Curriculum & results

Hilton College offers two academic routes in the senior years. Most boys follow the South African National Senior Certificate examined by the Independent Examinations Board (IEB), with subjects such as English Home Language, Afrikaans or isiZulu as additional languages, French, mathematics and information technology. As an alternative, boys can take British-style GCSE and A Level examinations, a pathway that suits families looking at universities abroad.

Stages · ages 13–18

Hilton College is a senior school covering Grades 8 to 12, roughly ages 13 to 18. Grade 8 boys explore themes across connected learning spheres designed to build 21st-century skills, before moving on to the IEB National Senior Certificate or GCSE and A Level route in the final years.

Approach · General Curriculum

Hilton describes its purpose as helping boys grow into men of good character and integrity. Its stated values are to honour boyhood, ignite self-discovery, unite in diversity and stand in grace. The school sees excellence as personal growth rather than jumping through hoops, encourages a growth mindset and aims to build an inclusive community of different creeds, cultures and countries. Its motto, Orando Laborando, means 'By prayer and work'.

Languages

English is the language of instruction and of daily life in the boarding houses. Within the IEB programme boys study English as a home language and can take Afrikaans or isiZulu as an additional language; French is also offered as a subject.

Programmes & accreditations

A LevelsAdvanced Level qualifications

Open Days

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Location

College Avenue, Hilton, 3245, South Africa

School transport available

Facilities & services

Facilities

The campus lies within a 1,600-hectare estate in the Midlands, part of it a proclaimed nature reserve used as the boys' 'backyard'. Sports facilities include premier rugby and soccer stadiums, several hockey and cricket pitches, an indoor sports centre, an aquatic centre, a golf driving range, courts and a 1,000 m² gym with physiotherapy and biokinetics rooms within a performance and wellness centre. There is also a dedicated music centre, a library and a sanatorium.

Services

Boarding

Hilton is a full boarding school. Every boy belongs to one of seven houses - Churchill, Ellis, Falcon, Lucas, McKenzie, Newnham and Pearce - each led by a housemaster, and each with its own traditions. Grade 12 boys are given responsibility for caring for the new Grade 8 boys. The annual fee covers tuition, food and board, games, minor medical care in the sanatorium, the library and laundry.

After-school activities

Sport is central to life at Hilton, supported by specialist coaches and a strength and conditioning team. Boys play rugby, soccer, hockey and cricket among other sports, and those who choose golf, rowing or canoeing pay a small additional levy for transport and equipment. Beyond sport the school offers music in a purpose-built music centre, choir, arts and culture programmes and an outdoor education programme that makes use of the College's own nature reserve.