The
International School of Lusaka,
founded in 1963, is one of the oldest international schools on the continent of
Africa, and is currently the third largest such school in the Association of
International Schools in Africa. There are over 700 students from over
60 different nationalities.
The teaching staff consists of over 50 professional educators from 15 countries. The School is overseen by a Board of Governors, 9
of whom are elected by the ISL Association. The Association is composed
of the parents of the students attending ISL
and the professional teaching staff. The administration of the school is
directed by the Head of School, who is supported by the Deputy Head of School, the Primary Principal, the Secondary School Principal and the Finance Manager.
The Primary
School (Nursery up to Year 6) follows the Primary Years Programme as endorsed by the International Baccalaureate. The PYP supports the ISL belief that a child's development should not be simply classroom based and focused on academic welfare. Instead teachers and parents collectively need to foster the development of our children's social skills, physical and emotional well-being too. Along with the academic subjects Mathematics, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies, all students have regular opportunities to participate in Ar, Music, Physical Education, Swimming Information TEchnology and a Modern Language. There is a school wide planned field trip schedule so that in their time at ISL, students might participate in the most that our host country has to offer in terms of outdoor education. We also offer vibrant after school activities programme ranging from various sports to arts, crafts and clubs.
The
Secondary School programme offers a broad international curriculum
in Years 7-9.
The United Kingdom-based International General Certificate of Secondary
Education (IGCSE) is a two year curriculum offered for Years
10-11. There is a separate English-as-a-Second Language Programme for those who
require it and the School Counselor is
available to assist with university admissions. The
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, or
IB, which is arguably the premier college preparatory programme in the
world, has been offered since the 1996 school year to years 12 (IB1) and 13
(IB2) ISL is the permanent test centre in Zambia for all American CEEB
tests: SAT, TOEFL,
GRE.
In
Zambia? We are located just behind the Showgrounds on Nangwenya Road
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The International School of Lusaka
6945 Nangwenya RoadPO Box 50121, Ridgeway Lusaka, Zambia
int.school.lusaka@gmail.com
Tel: +260-1-252291/253959 Fax: +260-1-252865/250351
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