The Walvis Bay-based school distanced itself from the conduct of the assistant teacher, Corien Steenkamp, after it was alerted of the teacher's conduct by a Namibian student in the US.

"The world knows that Europe is fed up with uncivilised people.

Principal Wilma de Sousa yesterday distanced the school from Steenkamp's remarks, saying that it certainly does not portray the views of the school.

She added that Steenkamp was suspended with immediate effect and that the school is currently seeking legal advice for further steps.

Steenkamp was a grade 4 teaching assistant at the private school.