Emhlabeni and Elangeni

A View of Emhlabeni Residence

The International Baccalaureate (IB) residence Emhlabeni can accommodate up to 130 students. It consists of separate wings for males and females, a common room, computer centre, library, TV room and kitchen. Most of the students have individual rooms with a bed, desk, set of drawers and wardrobe. There is also storage space provided for suitcases and trunks.

Bathroom facilities are communal for each sex. The central area consists of a large common room, computer room, TV room and equipped kitchen. Computers offering elementary word processing, and database and spreadsheet software is available to students. Students are encouraged to bring their own personal computers but it should be emphasised that storage space is limited and individual insurance should be arranged. Access to fax and email facilities is possible in the residence.

Elangeni provides accommodation for a maximum of 18 IB boarders in shared rooms, and prides itself on its comfortable family atmosphere. There are separate wings for boys and girls, with a common sitting room, games room, and kitchen/dining area. Each boarder has a cupboard with a limited amount of hanging space and a desk. Internet can be accessed wirelessly. There are two teachers' houses attached to the wings of the residence, so that students have access to staff during the night, in case of an emergency.

Elangeni Common Room

The emphasis in Emhlabeni and Elangeni, as throughout the college, is to encourage students to develop their own sense of responsibility and self-discipline. As such, the organisation of the residences allows for a considerable degree of student involvement in the day-to-day administration.

IB students are allowed to leave the campus during the day and on weekends (after having followed the appropriate check-out procedures) but are required to attend all classes and activities for which they have registered and to be back on campus by 6.45pm during the week.