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The Learning Centre School

Botswana, Gaborone

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The school at a glance
Fees BWP 12,000 - 25,500
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, Sesotho, Swahili
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located in Gaborone, Botswana, The Learning Centre School provides a seamless continuum of pre-school, primary and secondary education. The Pre-school features small class sizes, with a teacher and an assistant in every classroom, and an integrated program that develops reading, numeracy, art, music, swimming and gross motor skills. Primary delivers a Christian-based curriculum aligned with the Botswana Government syllabus, with sport, drama, music and the Discovery Club enriching daily life. The Secondary level largely follows the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus, and the campus operates as a Cambridge testing centre for IGCSE examinations. Sport and physical education are central, with competitive cricket, soccer, netball, chess, swimming, basketball and athletics supported by qualified coaches. A Special Needs Department provides Individual Education Plans to support diverse learners. Extracurriculars include drama, music, art, and the Kidrobics program for younger children. French language classes complement the international atmosphere, and Desert Streams Fellowship fosters community on campus.

Plot 39439, Block 6, Gaborone, Botswana. Postal address: Private Bag BR06, Gaborone, Botswana

The Essentials
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform; a School Uniform Price List is published.

Governance and Ownership
Christian-based governance; registered by the Botswana Ministry of Education and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Fees

Annual tuition at The Learning Centre School ranges from BWP 12,000 to BWP 25,500 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees
- Registration (application) fee: BWP 400. Registration and application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Tuition fees by year group (termly amounts)
- K3–K4 (preschool): BWP 4,000 per term. A BWP 500 per-term supplement is charged for children staying full day.
- Reception: BWP 6,500 per term.
- Standard 1 – Standard 5 (lower primary): BWP 8,200 per term.
- Standard 6 – Form 5 (upper primary/secondary): BWP 8,500 per term.
- IND 1 and IND 2 (special/individualised classes): BWP 8,200 per term.
- ALP (alternative learning programme): BWP 8,500 per term.
(These termly tuition amounts have appeared in the school's published fees documents and fee notices.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- All school fees are due and payable before the first day of each term. Accounts with unpaid fees after the first day of term are treated as unpaid and are subject to late-payment penalties.
- Late-payment fee: BWP 500 for fees received after the due date.
- A non-refundable place-holding deposit of BWP 1,000 is required (payable before the end of the year/term to secure a place for the next term) and is deducted from the next term's fees when the student returns.
- Returned-cheque administrative fee: BWP 300.
- No student is admitted to class for a term until fees for that term are paid in full or a written payment arrangement has been approved by the bursar. Methods of payment accepted include cash, cheque, and bank transfer. Proof of bank transfer must be provided to the school finance office when applicable.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as an offered service; the school operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees.

Other costs and fees (examples)
- Uniforms and supply lists are charged separately; uniform price lists and term supply lists are published for Pre-Primary, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, and Secondary.
- Tuition does not necessarily include examination fees, book-replacement fees, activity or excursion fees, or other incidental charges; such items are billed separately where applicable.
- Development, book, exam, or activity levies (when charged) are additional to the termly tuition amounts above.

Refund information
- Prepaid fees for a future term are refundable (less the non-refundable deposit) when a written notice of withdrawal is provided in accordance with the school's refund policy and provided fees for the current term are paid in full.
- There is no refund of fees already paid for the current term if the student withdraws during that term.
- Application and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Fee payment options and banking details
- Accepted payment methods: cash, cheque, and bank transfer. Parents must provide proof of electronic payment to the finance office when using bank transfer.
- School bank details (use these references when making direct deposits):
- Bank: First National Bank (FNB), Kgale View branch
- Account name: The Learning Centre School
- Account number: 62198153844
- Branch code: 284567
- SWIFT: FIRNBWGX
- When making bank transfers, include the child's account number and surname as the payment reference and provide remittance advice to the finance office.

Notes on discounts and late-payment consequences
- A multi-child discount policy has been applied historically (for example, a family discount beginning with the third child); specific discount rules are applied as published in the school's fee notices.
- Families with accounts overdue beyond the published grace period may be charged the late fee and may be required to make payment arrangements; outstanding accounts may affect the student's ability to receive reports or attend subsequent terms until resolved.
Academics

The Learning Centre School teaches Cambridge IGCSE.

Curriculum
The school uses an accredited Christian-based curriculum aligned with the Botswana Ministry of Education requirements. It emphasizes character and social development through play, music, art, and language development, and offers extensive extra-curricular activities including intramural and interscholastic teams in football, cricket, netball, chess, basketball, athletics and swimming.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Learning Centre School offers Pre-school with small class sizes and every classroom has a teacher and an assistant. The Pre-school curriculum covers the alphabet, phonics, and numbers, with reading progression toward fluent reading in Reception and early math concepts. Pre-school also includes art, music, swimming, and a gross motor skills program. Primary provides a Christian-based curriculum aligned with the Botswana Government syllabus, with sport and physical education plus drama, music, and Discovery Club. The Secondary level largely follows the IGCSE syllabus, and the campus is a Cambridge testing center for the IGCSE. Sport and physical education are emphasized, with the school competing in cricket, soccer, netball, chess, swimming, basketball, and athletics.

Sports Facilities
Sport and Physical Education are integral, with qualified coaches guiding students. Students compete in cricket, soccer, netball, chess, swimming, basketball, and athletics. Facilities and staff emphasize teamwork, discipline, and healthy living. The program includes regular practice and inter-school events.

Academic Facilities
Special Needs Department with qualified staff and Individual Education Plans (IEP) supports diverse learners. Secondary follows the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus and the campus is a Cambridge testing center for IGCSE. The Christian-based curriculum aligns with the Botswana Government syllabus. Preschool features small class sizes with a teacher and an assistant in every classroom, supporting early literacy, numeracy, and an integrated program including art, music and swimming.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Drama, music, and Discovery Club are offered at primary level. Preschool includes art, music and swimming. Kidrobics is exclusive to The Learning Centre School and focuses on gross motor skills for preschool and lower primary. Sport and physical education are part of extracurricular activities, with competition in cricket, soccer, netball, chess, swimming, basketball, and athletics.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Learning Centre School uses an accredited Christian-based curriculum that fully aligns with the Botswana Ministry of Education. Students receive grade-level knowledge and consistently achieve or exceed national scores. The class student-to-teacher ratio is kept as low as possible, with teachers supported by full-time teacher's aides. The school educates the whole child through instruction tailored to individual needs.

Arts & Creative
Art, music, and drama are offered as part of the arts program. In Pre-Primary, art, music, and language development are emphasized. In Primary, drama and music are included as part of the curriculum, and a Discovery Club is offered. Kidrobics is a program exclusive to TLCS designed to develop gross motor skills and is included in preschool and lower primary.

Cultural & Language
French language classes are available. The school has an international atmosphere with students and teachers from many nations.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities include intramural and interscholastic teams in football, cricket, netball, chess, basketball, athletics, and swimming. After-school programs cover sports, language learning, and music. Some programs were temporarily on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Community & Service
Desert Streams Fellowship hosts gatherings on the TLCS property on Sundays. Parent volunteers are encouraged to assist with activities and events.

Leadership & Professional
The school aims to develop students with strong character and academic excellence and to equip them to become leaders of their generation and a positive influence in the world.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical education are emphasized, with TLCS competing in cricket, soccer, netball, chess, swimming, basketball, and athletics. After-school activities also support wellbeing through sports and music programs.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Grade eligibility and age notes. The reception child must be age 5 before or during the first term. Form 5 is not offered because the IGCSE programme spans Form 3 to Form 5. Applicants should ensure they meet age and grade requirements before applying. 2. Complete the application and assemble required documents. Completed applications must include a Birth Certificate or comparable document and recent passport-sized photographs. A copy of the current Residence Permit and copies of the student's latest school reports (if applicable) are required. A proof of payment of the registration fee of P400 (2026) is required. 3. Entrance exam and transcripts. The entrance exam is required for all students wishing to apply to TLCS from Reception through Secondary and helps assess aptitude for the grade. Transcripts or reports from previous schools are also considered during the admission evaluation. 4. Interview. An interview with the Head of Department or Head of School is conducted as part of the evaluation. The interview helps determine fit with the school and readiness for the grade. 5. Decision and notification. After full evaluation of all factors (exam, school reports, and interview) the applicant and family are notified of the result. Notifications are provided regardless of outcome. 6. Waiting list. If all spaces are filled, families may be placed on a waiting list. When space becomes available, the applicant will be notified and an offer of admission will be extended. 7. Acceptance and fees. Acceptance is determined in accordance with the school's admissions policies. Application and Registration fees are non-refundable/non-transferable; refunds on paid fees are processed only upon written withdrawal; there will be no refund of fees paid for the current term if the student withdraws during the term. 8. Timeline and online application. Applications are welcome at any time; the deadline for Form 1 is June 1st of the year preceding Form 1. See the online application portal and the 2026 Fees page for details.

Waitlist
If all spaces are filled, families may be placed on a waiting list. When space becomes available, the applicant will be notified and an offer of admission will be extended.
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