The International School of South Africa occupies 54 hectares of superbly landscaped estate in Mafikeng, North West Province. Mafikeng is readily accessible by car from Pretoria and Johannesburg (about 3 hours) and Gaborone (about 2 hours). Established in 1990, the school has excellent teaching, residential and sports facilities. These include specialist areas for art, music, drama, dance, food studies, science laboratories, a technology centre, a completely equipped gymnasium, swimming pool and a  professional theatre.