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Clifton College

Botswana, Francistown

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1984
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Afrikaans, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Clifton College is a co‑educational day school in Bristol with a history dating to 1862, when it was founded by Dr John Percival and later granted a Royal Charter in 1877. It offers the Cambridge International Curriculum from Form 1 to A Levels, using IGCSE as the foundation before Cambridge AS and A Levels. At the end of Form 2, pupils choose four subjects across five blocks (A–E) aligned to university pathways and career plans; core options include Mathematics (and Additional Mathematics), English Language and Literature, Sciences, Humanities, and Languages such as Afrikaans, French and Setswana. The Cambridge pathway connects IGCSE choices to A-Level study and future study, with explicit subject groupings. Clifton sits on 90 acres of facilities featuring the Chellaram Sports Complex, an eight-court hall and a water‑based hockey pitch, supporting extensive sport and outdoor education. The co‑curriculum includes the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, overseas expeditions and the Terriers Programme. Performing arts thrive in the Redgrave Theatre, Chapel Choir, Orchestra and a recording studio, with Music Technology courses available to pupils.

Plot 3170, Area L, Francistown, Botswana

The Essentials

Clifton College has 200 pupils, instruction in English.

Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a registered company and a non-profit organization, and is managed by a Board of Governors. It is a member of the Independent Schools Association of Botswana (ISAB) and the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA). Clifton School is a Cambridge Examination Centre.
Fees
Application fees
- No published application fee amount is available. A specific application/enrolment fee is not listed in the school's public information; numeric values cannot be provided.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)
- No published tuition fee schedules by year group, term, or annual totals are available. The school's public information does not display per-term or per-year numeric fees for any year groups; exact per-term and per-year figures cannot be provided.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing schedule or payment-term policy (for example: payment-in-full by the first day of term, quarterly invoicing, or instalment options) is available in the school's public information. Specific due dates, late-payment penalties, and any required deposits are not published.

Boarding fees
- The presence, absence, or amounts of any boarding fees are not published. No numeric boarding fee rates (weekly, full, or flexi-boarding) are available in the school's public information.

Other costs or fees (uniform, extracurricular, exam fees, materials, transport, etc.)
- No published schedule of additional charges (uniform, books, examination fees, co-curricular activity fees, learning support, school trips, transport, or materials) is available. Whether such costs are charged and their amounts are not stated in the school's public information.

Refund information
- No published refund policy or details about refundability of deposits, acceptance fees, or pro‑rata refunds for early withdrawal are available in the school's public information.

Fee payment options
- No published list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, local debit order, credit card, standing order, or online payment portal) is available in the school's public information.

Practical next step (contact details published by the school)
- For precise numeric fees, billing dates, boarding options, refundable/non-refundable fee conditions, and accepted payment methods contact the school by phone or email using the published contact details below.
- Phone: 2413979 / 2418571.
- Fax: 2416241.
- Email: office@cliftonschool.net.
- Address: Plot 3170, Area L, Francistown, Botswana.

Summary of findings and limitations:
- The school's public pages do not include a fee schedule, fee table, or detailed fee policy; therefore exact numeric figures for application fees, tuition by year/term, boarding fees, ancillary charges, refund rules, billing schedule, and accepted payment methods cannot be provided from the school's published information.
Academics

Clifton College teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
Clifton College follows the Cambridge International Curriculum for Form 1 to A levels. At the end of Form 2, students are guided to choose subjects in accordance with clearly distinguished pathways in the Cambridge IGCSE Programme, directly linked to A-Level studies, preferred fields of study at tertiary level and career choices. Main subjects offered include Mathematics (and Additional Mathematics); English Language and Literature; Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics, Geography, History, Sociology); Languages (Afrikaans, French, Setswana); Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Management); and Business, Technical and Creative subjects (Accounting, Business Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Travel and Tourism, Art and Design). AS-Level subjects are grouped into five blocks (Block A to Block E); a student is expected to choose one subject per block from any four blocks, for a total of four subjects, ensuring alignment with university admission requirements. Block A includes Biology and Business Studies; Block B includes Chemistry, Geography, Economics; Block C includes Physics, English Language, Accounting; Block D includes Mathematics and History; Block E includes Information Technology and Sociology. Four subjects must be selected in total and extensive research on university study programmes and career options is recommended, taking cognisance of admission requirements.

Exam Results
Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A-level results have consistently been strong every year.

Higher Education Progression
Learners are equipped to secure places in tertiary institutions within Botswana, the SADC region and internationally.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a sound education with a balanced curriculum and fosters self-confidence and responsibility in students, while emphasising social and emotional development as part of its Inclusion and Family values.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school meets each student's individual needs and prioritises inclusion.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is English-medium.

Mental Wellbeing
The school aims to develop pupils' physical and mental attributes and to achieve a wholesome balance socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1862 by Dr John Percival as a school for a new era, Clifton College sits on historic grounds in Bristol. In 1877, Queen Victoria granted a Royal Charter that established the College in its modern form. The College's history includes the 1880s provision of education for Jewish pupils and, during the 1940s, evacuation to Cornwall when Bristol faced wartime disruption, after which US Army occupancy of the site occurred. Notable Old Cliftonians include Trevor Howard, Sir Michael Redgrave, Simon Russell-Beale, and John Cleese; the College also counts three Nobel Prize winners among its alumni: Sir John Kendrew (Chemistry, 1962), Sir John Hicks (Economics, 1972), and Sir Nevill Francis Mott (Physics, 1977).

Community
The Clifton College community is organized around a House system that unites pupils across age groups, with older pupils taking on leadership roles to mentor younger students and foster a lifelong sense of belonging. Parental engagement is supported through House activities and a calendar of social and performing arts events, including Safari Supper, House Song, and House Play, which strengthen ties between families and the College. Regular events and wraparound care in Pre-Prep and Prep reinforce a strong parent community, contributing to a connected and supportive environment for pupils, parents, and staff alike. From Preschool through to Sixth Form, Clifton College provides an education where character is as important as capability.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school has a co-curricular programme with sport, culture and clubs. Sport options include Archery, Athletics, Basketball, Hockey, Cricket, Netball, Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming, and Tennis. Culture options include Music, Marimbas, and Drama. Clubs include Chess, Debate, Environmental Club, Interact Club, Public Speaking, Robotics, and Quiz. Participation builds teamwork, communication, leadership and fitness.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Clifton College offers wide-ranging activities beyond the classroom, from Climbing to Maths Club, that complement and enhance learning. Music, Art and Drama are integral to school life alongside sport, outdoor pursuits and the Terriers programme. The co-curriculum includes Duke of Edinburgh's Award participation and overseas expeditions to broaden experience.

Arts & Creative
Music offers a wide range of opportunities through co-curricular groups such as Chapel Choir, Orchestra, Soul Band and Big Band, with a fully equipped recording studio. The music programme includes Level 1/2 Music Technology in Years 10-11, GCSE and A Level Music and Music Technology BTEC in the Sixth Form. Drama is central to life with the Redgrave Theatre, major productions and House Play Festival; pupils can also access individual performing arts tuition across music, drama and dance.

Social & Hobbies
The calendar includes sports, drama, music, art, outdoor pursuits and clubs such as chess and mountain biking. The Combined Cadet Force adds leadership and organisational experience, with Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force sections. Terriers Programme and Outdoor Education offer outdoor activities, field days and expeditions.

Community & Service
The calendar includes community work as part of Clifton College's broad co-curriculum. The Old Cliftonian Society provides work experience, mentoring and internships and connects current pupils with alumni. External agencies such as Unifrog, InvestIn Education and Bristol Educational Partnership support careers and work‑experience opportunities.

Leadership & Professional
The Combined Cadet Force develops leadership and organisational skills with Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force sections. Duke of Edinburgh's Award is delivered through the Outdoor Education programme, with expeditions locally and overseas. Careers education is a cross‑college programme with four areas—careers education, work-related learning, personalised guidance and careers guidance—supported by a Head of Careers and an International Universities Coordinator.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Clifton College has 90 acres of state-of-the-art sports facilities, including the Chellaram Sports Complex, an eight-court hall and a water-based hockey pitch. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Terriers Programme and Outdoor Education promote fitness, resilience and teamwork. Overseas expeditions and field trips provide adventurous experiences and physical activity.
Languages

Language Provision
Afrikaans, French and Setswana are offered as language subjects. The Cambridge International Curriculum is followed from Form 1 to A levels, with a Cambridge IGCSE Programme pathway available after Form 2. Language subjects are listed among the Main Subjects Offered.
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