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Matshwane International School

Botswana, Maun

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BWP 23,596 - 58,989
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1981
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels
Taught languages French, German
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Matshwane International School sits in Maun, Botswana, as an English-medium, independent, co-educational institution. Matshwane College delivers Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE since 2021, with AS levels planned from 2025, and is registered with the Botswana Ministry of Education, ISAB, and ISASA. The school offers a Pre-School mini-campus and a Cambridge Assessment Centre, underpinning an internationally accredited education model. The Cambridge curriculum covers Mathematics, English, Setswana (First Language and Communicative Language for non-Setswana speakers), Global Perspectives, Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics), ICT, Art, Design & Technology, Music, and Physical Education, with English 1st language and languages such as French and German. Robotics, touchscreen technology, and interactive media boards are integrated throughout the curriculum. The campus provides a broad co-curricular program: swimming, cricket, water polo, soccer, netball, hockey, athletics, cross country. Extracurriculars include Drama, Photography Club, and Robotics & Mechanics, plus Marimbas. The school aims to build a uniquely African centre of excellence.

Outskirts of Maun, Botswana

The Essentials

Matshwane International School has instruction in English.

Location
Maun, Botswana. The school serves the Maun community with an internationally accredited education model.

Stages
Pre-primary (Std 00) through to Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE/AS levels at the college.

Country affiliation
Botswana
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform for Std 1-7 consists of a blue and white dress for girls or khaki shorts and shirt for boys, both obtainable from the school, with the Matshwane badge on the left pocket; a navy blue hat with the Matshwane badge is compulsory, hair must be neat with no unusual styles, and jewellery is limited to sleepers or pierced-ear studs. Winter wear includes the Matshwane tracksuit or navy blue jersey. For sport, wear the blue sports shirt with badge, navy shorts with white socks, track shoes, and a swimming costume with cap.

Governance and Ownership
Independent, English-medium school. It is registered with the Botswana Ministry of Education and is a member of ISAB and ISASA.
Fees

Annual tuition at Matshwane International School ranges from BWP 23,596 to BWP 58,989 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- Registration fee: BWP 400. Once-off, non-refundable.

Development fees (once-off)

- Primary Development Fee: BWP 4,500. Once-off, non-refundable.
- College Development Fee: BWP 3,500 when transferring from Matshwane Primary (once-off, non-refundable). BWP 5,500 when joining from an external school (once-off, non-refundable).

Tuition fees (per term and per year by year group)

- Std 00: Per term BWP 7,865. Per year BWP 23,596.
- Std 0: Per term BWP 11,236. Per year BWP 33,708.
- Std 1 to Std 7: Per term BWP 16,292. Per year BWP 48,877.
- Form 1: Per term BWP 18,876. Per year BWP 56,629.
- Form 2 to Form 4: Per term BWP 19,663. Per year BWP 58,989.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- All school fees are payable at the beginning of each term unless a written financial arrangement is made with the school.

Boarding fees

- No boarding fees are listed. There is no indication of a boarding provision or separate boarding charge.

Other costs and inclusions

- Books and art materials are provided at no extra charge. Junior Primary (JP) pupils receive their first book bag to carry library books and class readers at no extra charge. Uniform costs are not listed.

Refund information

- Registration and the listed development fees are explicitly described as once-off and non-refundable. No separate tuition refund policy is stated.

Fee payment options

- No public listing of accepted payment methods (for example credit card, bank transfer or cash instructions) is provided on the school contact information. For payment method details, contact the school using the published enquiry address.
Academics

Matshwane International School teaches Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels.

Curriculum
Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE subjects are offered at Matshwane College, including Maths; Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics); English 1st language; Languages (French, German, Setswana 1st language); Business Studies; ICT; Global Perspectives; Geography; Art; and PE. AS levels will be introduced from 2025. Matshwane Primary School uses an internationally accredited education model with robotics, touchscreen technology, and interactive media boards integrated into its curriculum.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Learner Support is provided within Cultural Activities and Clubs to support students' social and personal development. Learner Support is integrated into the Drama, Chess Club, Photography Club, Robotics & Mechanics, and Marimbas programs. Learning through play, both structured and unstructured, is vital for educational, emotional and social development. The school emphasizes safety, belonging and a sense of purpose as core elements of the learning experience. It is an English-medium, independent, co-educational school that welcomes learners from diverse backgrounds.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learner Support is listed as a Cultural Activities & Clubs option, indicating available support for learners. Admission materials ask whether a child has any identified specific learning needs, suggesting consideration of learning needs in the admissions process.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is English-medium. Setswana is taught as both a first language and a communicative language for non-Setswana speakers.

Mental Wellbeing
Safety, belonging and a sense of purpose are central to the learning approach. Learning through play supports emotional and social development. Learner Support is available through clubs and activities.
Parent Experience

History
Matshwane International School serves the wider Maun community with an internationally accredited education model from standard 00 (4 years old) through to IGCSE and AS levels at Matshwane College. The school expanded to secondary education in 2021 with Matshwane College, a Cambridge International School offering Lower Secondary and IGCSE; AS levels were planned to be introduced from 2025. Matshwane College is registered with the Botswana Ministry of Education, ISAB, and ISASA. Matshwane International School is registered with the Botswana Ministry of Education, ISAB, and ISASA. The school has integrated robotics, touchscreen technology, and interactive media boards into its curriculum, and aims to build a uniquely African centre of excellence with a commitment to its people and the planet.

Community
Upcoming events are shown on the events page via a school calendar. Term dates for 2026 are published: Term 1 January 14 to April 2; Term 2 May 5 to August 7; Term 3 September 8 to December 11. Holidays observed include Botswana Day (September 30 and October 1), Sir Seretse Khama Day (June 29-30 and July 1), and President's Day (July 20-21). The calendar is supplemented by social media updates for upcoming events.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Matshwane International School is an English-medium, independent, co-educational institution. Pre-School has its own mini-campus. The College expanded to secondary education in 2021, offering Lower Secondary and IGCSE with AS levels planned from 2025. Learning Areas include Mathematics, English, Setswana: First Language and Communicative Language (non-Setswana Speakers), Global Perspectives, Science, Information Technology, Art/Design & Technology, Music, and Physical Education. The school is registered with the Botswana Ministry of Education, ISAB, and ISASA.

Sports Facilities
Co-curricular sports include swimming, cricket, and water polo in the 1st Term; soccer, netball, hockey, athletics, and cross country in the 2nd Term; and swimming and cricket in the 3rd Term. These activities form the school's sports program and are offered as part of the overall co-curricular activities. The program emphasizes participation across terms and provides a structured sports calendar for students. The school also runs cultural activities and clubs as part of its broad extracurricular offering.

Academic Facilities
Matshwane is an English-medium Cambridge International school and a Cambridge Assessment Centre, offering Lower Secondary and IGCSE with AS levels planned from 2025. Robotics, touchscreen technology, and interactive media boards are integrated into the curriculum. Learning Areas include Mathematics, English, Setswana (First Language and Communicative Language for non-Setswana speakers), Global Perspectives, Science, ICT, Art/Design & Technology, Music, and Physical Education. The school is registered with the Botswana Ministry of Education, ISAB, and ISASA.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-Curricular Activities include Swimming, Cricket, Water Polo (1st Term); Soccer, Netball, Hockey, Athletics, Cross Country (2nd Term); Swimming and Cricket (3rd Term). Cultural Activities & Clubs include Drama, Chess Club, Photography Club, Learner Support, Robotics & Mechanics, Marimbas; Art Club appears in the 2nd and 3rd Terms. Learner Support and additional Robotics & Mechanics activities occur across terms.
Languages

Language Provision
English is offered as a first language. Languages taught include French, German and Setswana as a first language. Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE subjects at college include English first language and Languages (French, German, Setswana first language). AS levels will be introduced from 2025.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Intake eligibility and assessment. Std 00 accepts children who are four years old before 1 July. Pre-School accepts children who are five years old before 1 July. Standard One accepts children who are six years old before 1 July. All applicants are assessed before admission to determine the appropriate placement. 2. Documents required for enrolment. The following copies must accompany the application: Unabridged Birth Certificate; Medical or immunisation card; a copy of the applicant's most recent school report; a release letter from the previous school; a copy of the passport; proof of residence if not a citizen (Residence Permit); copies of parents' IDs. The registration fee of P400 is non-refundable. The school may request additional information if needed. 3. Submit the application. Complete the application form and return it together with the required documents to Matshwane International School, P.O. Box 456, Maun, Botswana. Tel: +267 686 0773; Fax: +267 686 2440; Email: admin@matshwaneschool.ac.bw. 4. Assessment and placement. All children are assessed before admission is allowed. The assessment determines the appropriate placement (Std 00, Pre-School, or Std 1) based on age and performance. 5. Offer and acceptance. If a place is offered, the parent/guardian agrees to be bound by the School's Rules, Regulations and Code of Conduct. The non-refundable registration fee of P400 is payable at the time of application, and the full Development Levy is payable before entry if a place is offered. 6. Fees and development levy. The 2026 school fees schedule shows a Primary Development Fee (from Matshwane Primary) and a College Development Fee (from external schools), in addition to the registration fee. The Development Levy is to be paid before the child enters the school. 7. Withdrawal terms. If a place is offered and accepted, a term's notice in writing is required to withdraw; failing to give notice may result in the payment of one term's school fees. 8. Final placement and start. The school records the place offered in Standard and the start date. A financial clearance from the current school may be required, and the start date is entered as the appropriate start date.
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