Accreditation

As an independent school, Durban Girls’ College is a member of statutory organisations that ensure rigorous quality standards, assuring parents and stakeholders that the education offered meets or exceeds established benchmarks. This affiliation also fosters continuous improvement and accountability within the school.

 

EMIS number: 125208
Accreditation Number: 17 SCH01 00264

 

Durban Girls’ College joined ISASA in 1936 when the organisation was known as the Conference of
Headmasters and Headmistresses. It became the Association of Private Schools of South Africa (APS) in
1974, the Independent Schools Council (ISC) in 1988, and the current ISASA in 1999.

Independent Examinations Board Senior Member since 1994.
Independent Examinations Board Examinations since 1996.

 

Durban Girls’ College completed the OISESA quality assurance programme in 2022. The Office of Independent Schools Evaluations, Southern Africa (OISESA) is the ISASA-appointed, independent assurance body. The quality assurance process promotes strategic thinking and encourages adaptability which is vital for independent schools as we navigate Southern Africa’s education landscape.

 

In January 2022, our Junior Primary received international accreditation as a Thinking School from the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. The heart of our teaching is based on growth. We strive to develop independent girls who are confident, engaged and curious in their learning. Our empowered and passionate staff have been trained and continue to journey in implementing 21st-century skills using thinking tools and strategies in their teaching. Our school values underpin our learning programme and provide a strong foundation for growth.

Thinking Schools Accreditation Certificate

 

TSSA is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the teaching and learning of cognitive education in Southern Africa and beyond. The TSSA core mandate empowers schools to develop a culture of critical, creative, and innovative thinking to foster independent, life-long learners and problem-solvers. TSSA offers workshops, online courses, a Roadshow with workshops held in the major centres of South Africa, and in 2025, the International Conference. TSSA works with a full range of public and independent schools.

TSSA Membership Certificate 2025

 

The Think Equal Early Years Programme is a global Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) approach for young children that uses storytelling to build foundational skills. By placing narrative at its core, the programme offers a safe mirror for children to reflect on their own experiences and a window into diverse cultures and perspectives. Through story-based activities, it creates an environment for experiential learning, fostering empathy, compassion, critical thinking, and conflict-resolution, ultimately supporting individual growth and social cohesion.