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Clifton Preparatory School

Botswana, Francistown

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The school at a glance
Fees BWP 27,750 - 46,890
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 200
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Afrikaans, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Clifton Preparatory School is an English-medium independent school at Plot 3170, Area L, Francistown, Botswana. It follows the Cambridge International Assessment framework, offering Cambridge Primary Checkpoint at the end of Standard Seven, plus Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. The school uses a Resource Based Learning Programme with the Cambridge Curriculum, supporting a progressive approach that combines collaborative learning, continuous assessment, and development of analytical and critical thinking, differentiation and technology integration in the classroom. Founded in 1984 by Beryl Clifton, Clifton started in a single wooden cabin and has grown into a double-streamed school with over 200 learners on a 5-hectare campus north of Francistown city centre. It is governed by a Board of Governors and supported by a Parent Teacher Association. The co-curricular programme includes sport, culture and clubs such as Archery, Basketball, Netball, Music, Drama, Chess and Robotics.

Plot 3170, Area L, Francistown, Botswana

The Essentials

Clifton Preparatory School has 200 pupils.

Location
Plot 3170, Area L, Francistown, Botswana.

Stages
Form 1 to A-Level; Cambridge IGCSE Programme pathway.

Country affiliation
Botswana
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a registered company, 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).
Fees

Annual tuition at Clifton Preparatory School ranges from BWP 27,750 to BWP 46,890 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- An application fee of BWP 200.00 is payable when submitting the application; this fee is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees (by year group)

- Reception: BWP 9,250 per term.
- Standard 1–Standard 7: BWP 15,630 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is due on the first day of each term.
- Monthly payment arrangements are permitted; monthly instalments incur an additional administration charge of BWP 100 per month.
- A full school term's written notice is required before removing a pupil; in lieu of such notice a full term's fees are payable. Overdue accounts may be subject to interest.

Capital development levy / entry deposit

- A Capital Development Levy of BWP 3,000.00 is payable on entry. This contribution is non‑refundable and must be paid within ten (10) days of an offered place.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding fees are published for the preparatory section; the preparatory school is presented as Reception to Standard 7 (day school), and no boarding provision or boarding fee schedule is listed for the preparatory division.

Other costs and incidental charges

- The school may apply incidental or activity charges to a pupil's fee account for items such as extra‑curricular activities, excursions or similar costs; no fixed uniform, textbook or exam fee schedule for the preparatory school is published in the available admissions materials. The monthly administration charge for monthly payments (BWP 100) and the Capital Development Levy (BWP 3,000) are specified.

Refund information and penalties

- The Capital Development Levy is non‑refundable. The application fee is identified as payable on submission and treated as non‑refundable. A full term's written notice is required to avoid liability for the next term's fees; otherwise a full term's fee becomes payable. Overdue balances are subject to interest (specified rate appears in the admissions materials).

Fee payment options and who to contact for payment details

- Specific payment methods (bank account details, credit card acceptance, electronic transfer instructions) are not listed in the published admissions form. For banking or card payment instructions and for invoicing or accounts enquiries contact the Bursar / Accounts office at accounts@cliftonschool.net or the preparatory administration at prepoffice@cliftonschool.net. Telephone contacts: +267 241 3979 / 241 8571.

Summary of availability

- The school's downloadable application/admissions form contains the items above (application fee amount; tuition per term for Reception and Standard 1–7; Capital Development Levy; monthly admin charge; payment timing; notice requirement and interest on overdue accounts). No separate, detailed multi‑year fee schedule for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year was published in the publicly available preparatory admissions materials accessed.
Academics

Clifton Preparatory School teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
Clifton Preparatory is an English-medium independent school. It is a Cambridge International Assessment school, and pupils write the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint assessment at the end of Standard Seven. The school runs a Resource Based Learning Programme in conjunction with the Cambridge Curriculum. A progressive approach to learning is adopted, including collaborative learning, continuous assessment, developing analytical and critical thinking skills, differentiation and integrating technology in the classroom.

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

History
Clifton was founded in 1984 as an independent co-educational school, named after founding parent Beryl Clifton. From a single wooden cabin on borrowed ground behind a church, Clifton has grown over 40 years into a fully double-streamed academic institution with over 200 learners. The school sits on 5 hectares of land to the north of Francistown's city centre. It is governed by a Board of Governors elected annually by the Debenture holders and is supported by an active Parent Teacher Association.

Community
Clifton School offers a broad co-curricular programme across sports, culture and clubs. Sports offered include archery, athletics, basketball, hockey, cricket, netball, soccer, swimming and tennis; culture and clubs include music, marimbas, drama, chess, debate, environmental club, Interact Club, public speaking, robotics and quiz. Participation in these activities promotes teamwork, improves communication skills and identifies leaders while honing fitness.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school is governed by a Board of Governors elected annually by the Debenture holders and is supported by an active Parent Teacher Association.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
The co-curricular programme includes sport, culture and clubs. Sport offerings 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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a co-curricular programme that includes a wide variety of sporting, cultural and club activities. Clubs include Chess, Debate, Environmental Club, Interact Club, Public Speaking, Robotics and Quiz. Participation in co-curricular activities promotes team building, improves communication and identifies leaders. Coaches support students to follow their sporting ambitions.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities include Music, Marimbas and Drama. They form Clifton School's cultural programme. They provide opportunities for creative expression and performance.

Cultural & Language
Culture activities include Music, Marimbas and Drama. They are part of the school's cultural programme. They provide opportunities for students to engage with the arts.

Social & Hobbies
Sports include Archery, Athletics, Basketball, Hockey, Cricket, Netball, Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming and Tennis. Clubs include Chess, Debate, Environmental Club, Interact Club, Public Speaking, Robotics and Quiz. Participation in co-curricular activities promotes team building and communication.

Community & Service
Interact Club is offered as a club. Environmental Club is offered as a club. These clubs provide opportunities for collaborative projects.

Leadership & Professional
Co-curricular activities identify leaders. The co-curricular programme includes sporting, cultural and club activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports promote balance with academics and culture. Sports include Archery, Athletics, Basketball, Hockey, Cricket, Netball, Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming and Tennis.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English.
School Events
The school has not added events
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