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Regent Hill International School

Botswana, Gaborone

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Regent Hill International School is a multicultural, English-medium private school network in Botswana with a main campus in Gaborone (Block 9, Plot 26125) and additional campuses in Metsimotlhabe, Tlokweng and Molepolole (with Mochudi joining the network in 2023). The school operates a dual-curriculum model: primary students follow the Botswana PSLE curriculum blended with the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum, while secondary students study the Cambridge IGCSE. English is the language of instruction across all levels. The group is registered with the Botswana Ministry of Education and Skills Development and is non-denominational with an equal opportunity policy. Facilities include spacious classrooms, a swimming pool, a natural-grass soccer field, basketball and tennis courts, athletics equipment, a music room, a library, and an ICT laboratory. Extra-curricular activities include swimming, French, ICT, music, drama, and Khan Academy courses, with a termly calendar of clubs, sports, and enrichment that supports cross-curricular learning. Inclusive participation is encouraged.

The Essentials

Regent Hill International School has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Botswana. Five campuses: Gaborone, Metsimotlhabe, Mochudi, Molepolole, and Tlokweng. The schools are co-educational, multicultural and English-medium. They fuse the Cambridge curriculum with the PSLE to provide an international and local blend.

Type
co-educational private English-medium

Country affiliation
Botswana

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
All pupils wear school uniform. Uniforms are purchased at the Block 9 campus uniform shop. Sunhats are compulsory.

Food Options
Meals are available on-site; meals are cooked at the school for those who opt to pay the monthly fee.

House System
The school has a house system with colored houses; house colours for PE will be introduced when available.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private, co-educational English-medium school registered with the Botswana Ministry of Education and Skills Development. It is governed by a Board of Directors.
Fees
Application / Registration Fees

- Registration fee: P200.00 (non-refundable) for new applicants.

Tuition fees — Pre‑School (Kindergarten & Reception)

- Kindergarten (Class 1 & 2, ages ~2+ to 4): P6,570 per term; P19,710 per year if paid in full by the stated annual deadline. Installment schedules are offered (multi‑monthly installments and multi‑installment options with set due dates). There is a 7.5% discount for annual fees cleared by the stated discount date.

- Reception (ages ~4½ to 6): P7,680 per term; P23,040 per year if paid in full by the stated annual deadline. Installment schedules are offered (multi‑monthly installments and multi‑installment options with set due dates). There is a 7.5% discount for annual fees cleared by the stated discount date.

Tuition fees — Primary (Standards / Year groups)

- Lotus Class: P13,320 per term or P39,960 per year.

- Standard 1: P11,490 per term or P34,470 per year.

- Standards 2–6: P11,880 per term or P35,640 per year.

- Standard 7: P18,540 per term or P37,080 per year.

- Lunch program (optional): P525 or P630 per month (monthly lunch charge options listed).

- Book levy: P1,200 annually (non‑refundable). Development levy: P1,000 (one‑off). Entry fee for Lotus class: P1,500. Registration fee P200 (non‑refundable).

Tuition fees — Secondary / High School (Forms / Years)

- Form 1: P37,620 per year (or three equal term payments of P12,540). Installment plans with monthly amounts are available.

- Forms 2–4: P38,340 per year (termly/annual payment options available).

- Form 5: P41,040 per year (termly/annual payment options available).

- AS / A‑Level: P53,580 per year.

- Book / practicals / stationery fee (secondary): P1,500 annually. Development levy: IGCSE P1,000 (one‑off); AS/A‑Level development levy P4,000 (one‑off). Registration fee P200 (non‑refundable).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school operates a pre‑paid fee system: term fees must be paid before the start of the relevant term. A full‑year (annual) payment option is offered with a discount when cleared by the stated annual discount date. Multi‑installment and monthly installment schedules are published for each year group, with specific due dates for each installment. Failure to meet payment deadlines may result in exclusion from classes, withheld exam entry, withdrawal after prolonged non‑payment, or referral to debt collectors as outlined in the school's payment rules.

- Typical deadlines shown in the published payment schedules include a full annual payment deadline in late December and installment monthly due dates spanning October–August for multi‑installment plans (specific due dates vary by year group and payment plan). A 7.5% discount on annual tuition is offered for timely full annual payment by the stated discount date.

Refund information and withdrawal notice

- The registration fee and development levy are non‑refundable. School tuition fees paid in advance may be refundable only under the school's published conditions; a full term's written notice is generally required before a child is considered withdrawn (shorter notice may be accepted only with supporting evidence and approval). Non‑payment and unpaid balances affect exam eligibility and class attendance as specified in the school's payment policy.

Boarding fees

- No boarding fees are listed; the published prospectuses and campus pages show pre‑primary, primary and secondary day‑school provisions but do not publish boarding accommodation or boarding charges. There is no published boarding fee schedule.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Uniforms: All learners are required to wear the school uniform; uniforms are available from the school uniform shop and a published uniform price list is provided. Specific uniform item prices are listed in the school's uniform list.

- Book levy / stationery / practicals: Primary book levy P1,200 annually (non‑refundable); secondary book/practicals/stationery P1,500 annually.

- Development levies and one‑off entry fees: Primary development levy P1,000 (once‑off); IGCSE development levy P1,000 once‑off; AS/A‑Level development levy P4,000 once‑off; Lotus class entry fee P1,500.

- Optional extras: lunch program (monthly fee), tuck shop purchases, activity or exam fees where applicable are charged separately. Exam registration or external exam conditions (for example PSLE / Cambridge checks) are linked to fees being up to date.

Fee payment options and banking details

- Bank deposit / electronic transfer into the school account (Standard Chartered Bank) is accepted; the deposit slip with the pupil's name and class must be provided to the school office. Card swipe payments at the school are accepted. Cash payments are not accepted for safety reasons. Specific bank account details published for fee deposit include:
- Bank: Standard Chartered Bank
- Account name: Regent Hill Primary School
- Account number: 0100181849700
- Branch: Game City
- Branch code: 66‑28‑67

Provide the original deposit slip to the school office (or fax/email it if paying from outside the campus).

Discounts and concessions

- Multiple‑child discount scale for families with more than one child enrolled: 1st/oldest child — no discount; 2nd child — 10% discount; 3rd child — 15% discount; 4th child — 20% discount (terms and conditions apply). Annual payment discounts (7.5%) are available when annual tuition is cleared by the stated discount date.

Administrative and compliance notes (brief)

- Fees for the current term must be cleared before payments are credited toward the next term. Students with outstanding fees may be excluded from class or examinations until balances are settled. Written notice requirements apply for withdrawal and potential refunds.
Academics

Regent Hill International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Regent Hill International School uses a dual-curriculum model. Primary follows the Botswana Government PSLE curriculum blended with the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum for enrichment. Cambridge Primary subjects include English (as a second language), Mathematics, Science, Digital Literacy, Art and Design, and Physical Education. At Secondary level, the school offers the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). English is the language of instruction across the school. Extra-curricular activities and enrichment include Swimming, French, ICT, Music, Drama, and Khan Academy courses.

Gifted and Talented
Primary Enrichment includes Khan Academy Courses for advanced learners, along with Art and Music.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a child-centred pastoral programme in a happy, safe and caring environment. Self-respect and respect for others are at the centre of the ethos. Class teachers address pupils' pastoral needs, and the safeguarding team meets monthly to oversee health and safety and child protection, with the Principal, Vice Principal and Heads of Department involved.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The SENCO and class teachers work closely to identify special needs early and design appropriate programmes within resources. Pupils with special educational needs may receive literacy and numeracy intensive support, a reading partnership, and a numeracy catch-up programme. Close cooperation with parents characterises the school's approach to special educational needs; parents are informed of difficulties and invited to contribute to review procedures, and outside agency support may be sought when appropriate.

Mental Wellbeing
Staff respond to personal, emotional, social and educational needs through interactions in the classroom and beyond. Guidance and counseling sessions are conducted mainly in upper primary to educate learners on the dangers of drugs and other harmful substances.

Safeguarding
The school maintains an equal opportunity policy ensuring rights to opportunity regardless of gender, race or disability. In cases of suspected child abuse, the school informs social welfare services and does not investigate the abuse. The safeguarding team, comprising the Principal, Vice Principal and Heads of Department, meets monthly to oversee health and safety and child protection.
Parent Experience

History
Regent Hill International Schools are multicultural English-Medium private international schools registered with the Botswana Ministry of Education and Skills Development. Regent Hill School opened January 2009 with its first campus in Gaborone, Block 9, with an enrolment of 56 primary school students. The schools are non-denominational and maintain an equal opportunity policy to ensure rights for all regardless of gender, race or disability. The school blends the Botswana PSLE Curriculum with the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum for enrichment, and Cambridge IGCSE is offered at the secondary level. The network has expanded to Metsimotlhabe in 2014, Tlokweng in 2015, Molepolole in 2017 and Mochudi in 2023.

Community
The Regent Hill community includes supportive parents and learners who are engaged in school life, creating a vibrant atmosphere in which learners thrive. The school pursues a tradition of academic excellence through a progressive approach that encourages independent thought, curiosity and self-discipline within a globally aware learning experience. The learning culture emphasizes values such as integrity, honesty, responsibility, trust, self-discipline, tolerance, fairness and respect.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school maintains spacious classrooms and clean sports grounds to support daily learning. It offers a swimming pool, a soccer field with natural grass, basketball and tennis courts, and equipment for athletics. A music room, a well-furnished library, and an ICT laboratory support academic and creative work. Playgrounds provide space for younger children to play in a supervised setting.

Sports Facilities
Playgrounds with appropriate equipment for children; a soccer field with natural green grass; a swimming pool; basketball and tennis courts; equipment for athletics.

Academic Facilities
A music room, a well-furnished library, and an ICT laboratory support learning. Classrooms are spacious and conducive to study. The facilities underpin a curriculum that blends PSLE with the Cambridge Primary Curriculum to support cross-curricular development.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Soccer (boys and girls); drama; traditional dance; board games (Scrabble, chess); basketball; ICT; music; softball; Young Farmers; volleyball; life skills; handball; tennis (lawn and table tennis); athletics; debate; spelling bee; science fair.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Extracurricular activities form a central part of Regent Hill International Primary School life, supporting a holistic approach to learning. The program includes academically oriented activities such as Debate, Spelling Bee, ICT, and the Science Fair. The school emphasizes cross-curricular skills—communication, using mathematics, scientific thinking, and ICT—developed through these activities. There is a termly calendar for afternoon activities that includes sports, clubs and games.

Arts & Creative
Drama, Traditional Dance, and Music are offered as extracurricular activities, providing creative outlets for learners. Board Games (Scrabble, Chess) are also part of the after‑school activity mix, alongside ICT and sport. These activities foster creative expression and collaborative creativity outside regular class time.

Cultural & Language
Traditional Dance showcases cultural expression, while language-oriented activities such as Debate and Spelling Bee support linguistic development. French is taught as part of the Cambridge Primary Curriculum and PSLE framework, enhancing language learning alongside other subjects.

Social & Hobbies
A wide range of sports and social activities are available, including Soccer (boys and girls), Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis (Lawn and Table Tennis), Athletics, Handball, Soft Ball, and other games. Board Games (Scrabble, Chess) also support social interaction and strategic thinking. Afternoon Sports and Clubs days provide structured time for these activities.

Community & Service
Young Farmers is offered as an extracurricular activity, promoting practical farming skills and community engagement. Life Skills programs are also included among after‑school activities to build personal and social capabilities. These ECAs foster community involvement and real‑world competencies.

Leadership & Professional
Debate and Spelling Bee are highlighted as leadership and language‑oriented activities, developing public speaking, argumentation, and communication skills. Participation in these activities encourages students to present ideas clearly and collaborate effectively. Other academic‑oriented activities further reinforce leadership through competition and presentation.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education and a broad sports offering are central to well‑being, with facilities described as clean sports grounds for entertainment and relaxation. The school schedules a calendar of afternoon activities that integrates physical activity with rest and recreation. A strong emphasis on sport and movement supports students' physical and mental well‑being.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the medium of instruction. Setswana language and literacy are taught. French is included in the curriculum. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum is offered, with English as a Second Language as part of the Cambridge curriculum.
Reputation

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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Complete a written application form and pay a P200.00 registration fee. The completed application is submitted to the school office to start the admissions process. The registration fee accompanies the application as part of the enrollment requirements. This step begins the formal review of the candidate's submission.

Step 2. Provide a photocopy of the child's birth certificate. The copy is part of the required documents for admission. The birth certificate confirms the child's identity and age. The document is submitted with the application.

Step 3. Include photocopies of the latest school reports. The reports give a view of the child's academic progress. These copies should be attached to the application.

Step 4. Include a photocopy of the health card showing the child's immunization (for children aged 6 or younger). The health card demonstrates immunization status. The copy is part of the required documents for admission.

Step 5. Attach two recent passport-size photographs. The photographs should be clearly labeled with the child's name. The images are submitted with the application.

Step 6. Provide a copy of Omang / ID (parent/ guardian). The Omang/ID verifies the identity of the parent or guardian. The document is included with the application.

Step 7. If Botswana citizenship is not held, provide the necessary documents to prove that you and your child are legally residing in Botswana. These documents establish residency for enrollment. They are submitted as part of the admissions package.

Step 8. Entrance Assessment: Entrance assessment sessions feature shorter, game-like activities and a simplified scoring procedure. The assessment evaluates readiness for the program and helps place students appropriately. The sessions are conducted as part of the admissions process.

Step 9. Class Sizes: Learners are placed in classes of 15 to 20 children, with two teachers per class. This arrangement provides balanced instructional support and opportunities for small-group activities.
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