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Encyclopedia > Grey College (South Africa)

Grey College located in Bloemfontein, South Africa, founded in 1859 is the third oldest in the Republic of South Africa. Grey College is one of the best known schools in the country. Afrikaans and English speaking pupils study under one roof, but each language group is educated in separate classrooms and in its own mother tongue.


Famous Alumni

Laurens van der Post (1906-1996)


External link

  • Official site (http://www.gc.co.za/).

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