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Stella Maris International School – Nampula

Mozambique, Nampula

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Portuguese, English
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Stella Maris International School – Nampula is a private, non-denominational English-medium international school located at Avenida Eduardo Mondlane No. 36, Nampula, Mozambique. The school follows the Cambridge International Curriculum across primary and secondary, with Cambridge IGCSE, AS Levels and A Levels, and Checkpoint at secondary level. It prepares students for progression to higher exams with a strong emphasis on English Language, Mathematics and Science through Checkpoint, while History, Geography, Business Studies, Portuguese, ICT and Accounting are also taught. Portuguese lessons from Grade 3 to 11 are compulsory. The campus is modern, with a calm, conducive learning environment and facilities dedicated to supporting inquiry, including termly project-based learning. Stella Maris is the largest Cambridge accredited examination centre in North Mozambique, hosting IGCSE, AS and A Levels. Extracurriculars span sports, arts, journalism and service, reinforcing leadership, collaboration and wellbeing. The school's history traces to 2001, and graduates consistently gain local and international recognition.

Avenida Eduardo Mondlane No. 36, Nampula, Mozambique

The Essentials

Stella Maris International School – Nampula has instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at Avenida Eduardo Mondlane No. 36, Nampula, Mozambique. It sits in the city of Nampula, Mozambique. The address is used for visits and inquiries.

Stages
Early Kindergarten through 12th grade

Type
Non-denominational, private international school with English-medium instruction

Country affiliation
Mozambique

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school has a Management Team including School Director Maximo S. Sablay and Assistant School Director Lovemore Nyandoro; HR Director Glenda P. Anasco.
Fees
Overview

Stella Maris International School – Nampula does not publish a public, campus-specific fee schedule on its publicly accessible admissions pages. Parents must obtain the school's official, current fee schedule directly from the school's Admissions / Registrar office in order to receive exact amounts for application, tuition, boarding (if any), and other charges.

Application, registration and reservation fees

- A payment for application/registration and a reservation payment for an enrollment slot are required as part of the enrolment process. Reservation of a place is conditioned on payment of the required fees and on completion of the reservation procedures. Parents should request the exact amount for the application, registration and reservation payments from the Registrar.

Tuition fees (per term / per school year) by year group

- The school does not provide published, campus-specific tuition figures for each year group or per term on its public pages. Exact tuition amounts by year group and the term/annual breakdown must be obtained from the Registrar or Admissions office; the Registrar issues the official fee schedule with per-term and per-year totals.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Enrollment and fee payment are coordinated with the school's reservation and registration process. Enrollment/registration is conducted in advance of each term (reservation forms are handled during the pre-enrolment period). Specific billing dates, payment deadlines, penalty terms for late payment, and whether tuition is payable termly, semesterly or annually are not published publicly and must be confirmed with the Registrar.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding programme or boarding fee schedule is published for the Nampula campus in the school's public campus pages. If a boarding option is required or offered at this campus, the Registrar will supply boarding availability details and the associated fee schedule.

Other charges commonly included in total fees

- Typical additional costs that families should expect to confirm with the school's fee schedule include: school uniform purchase, textbook or book-rental charges, examination fees, activity and excursion fees, transport (bus) fees, meals/canteen charges, and extracurricular or club fees. The school enforces a prescribed uniform and applies charges related to books and lost/damaged items at some campuses; parents should request the Nampula campus fee line‑items for each of these categories.

Refunds and withdrawal

- The campus admissions information sets out readmission and leave-of-absence procedures but does not publish a public, campus-specific refund schedule for withdrawn students or for cancelled reservations. Refund rules, amounts (if any), and timelines for refunds (for example whether reservation or application payments are refundable) must be confirmed with the Registrar at the time of enrolment.

Accepted payment methods and how to pay

- Accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, local bank deposit, card payment or cash) and details for where to pay are not listed on the public campus pages. The Admissions / Registrar office provides the official fee schedule together with instructions on accepted payment methods and banking details. Contact the Registrar for the current list of accepted methods and for account details or payment portals.

How to obtain the official fee schedule and make payments

- Request the Nampula campus fee schedule directly from the school's Admissions / Registrar office. The Nampula administrative office is open weekdays 09:00–16:00 (local time); the listed local telephone contact for the campus is +258 2 62 18727. Use these Registrar / Admissions contacts to request: the application and reservation fee amounts; per-term and per-year tuition by year group; boarding (if applicable); a breakdown of other charges (uniforms, books, transport, meals, exams, activities); payment methods; and refund/withdrawal terms.

Summary (what a parent should prepare to request and confirm)

- Official application/registration/reservation fee amount and whether any portion is non‑refundable.
- Exact tuition by grade/year group and the per‑term or per‑year billing breakdown.
- Billing schedule, payment deadlines, and late‑payment penalties.
- Whether boarding is offered at Nampula and, if so, the boarding fee schedule and boarding contract terms.
- Line items for additional costs (uniform, textbooks or rental, transport, meals, exam and activity fees).
- The school's accepted payment methods and bank/payment details.

(Obtain all numeric amounts and the campus fee schedule directly from the Registrar / Admissions office so you have the official 2026/27 or, if not yet available, the 2025/26 fee schedule.)
Academics

Stella Maris International School – Nampula teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
The school follows the Cambridge International Curriculum. Checkpoint 1 to 3 focuses on three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Science, with History, Geography, Business Studies, Portuguese Language, ICT and Accounting also taught. The IGCSE program includes English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, Geography, History, Portuguese and Computer Studies, and successful completion of IGCSE 2 enables progression to AS or A Levels. Cambridge AS and A Levels are offered with Mathematics, English, Business Studies, Information Technology, Geography, Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Portuguese. The Curriculum Framework defines learning approaches, pedagogy, assessment and reporting across divisions. Extra-curricular activities are available, and Portuguese lessons from Grade 3 to 11 are compulsory.

Exam Results
The school has a history of high-level Cambridge examination results year after year.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Extra Curricular Activities foster a caring, secure and stimulating environment; the school provides moral and emotional support, including visits to Ave Maria Orphanage and drug-abuse seminars delivered by external counselors.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction; the school is an English-medium institution.

Mental Wellbeing
Moral and emotional wellbeing programs are delivered through counseling and health seminars such as drug-abuse awareness by external professionals.
Parent Experience

History
The school began in 2001 as a private, non-denominational English-medium school in Nampula, founded by Madam Marciana Sablay-Serno. It is the largest Cambridge-accredited examination centre in North Mozambique, with Cambridge IGCSE (CIE) offerings by 2008, AS and A Levels by 2009, and Checkpoint Secondary 1 by 2015. The school has grown into an international institution with graduates who have achieved recognition locally and internationally.

Community
Stella Maris International School Nampula hosts community and cultural events such as Africa Day 2023 and the 2022 Foundation Day Celebration, along with Children's Day activities. The school organizes seminars and workshops, including career orientation seminars and in-service training. It also runs annual student events such as commencement exercises, quiz bees, campus journalism seminars, and football tournaments.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Stella Maris International School Nampula has a modern campus with contemporary designs throughout, creating a calm, conducive learning environment. A modern ambiance supports focused study and a comfortable learning atmosphere. The school provides state-of-the-art research facilities to support student projects and inquiry. It is the largest Cambridge accredited examination centre in North Mozambique, hosting IGCSE (Cambridge International Examinations), AS and A levels, and Checkpoint Secondary 1 as part of its exam programs. These facilities and services underpin both everyday teaching and advanced academic work.

Academic Facilities
State-of-the-art research facilities support student projects and independent inquiry. Termly project-based student assistance is provided. The institution operates as a Cambridge International Examinations centre, offering IGCSE, AS and A level programs and Checkpoint at secondary level.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Extracurricular Activities program aims to help all students reach their full potential within a caring, secure, and stimulating environment. The program is complemented by seminars and workshops that support broader learning and student development.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school hosts Math and Science Quiz Bees where students are grouped into teams to showcase academic talents and achieve strong results. A School-Based Campus Journalism program develops students' reporting and writing skills through seminars and guest speakers on ethics, magazine parts, and article writing. Cambridge IGCSE continuing studies provide opportunities for peer learning and engagement during classes. The school provides research facilities and supports termly student projects.

Arts & Creative
Arts activities are part of the extracurricular program. A cinema experience on Children's Day offered a film screening for students. Arts-focused events accompany academic activities during school celebrations.

Social & Hobbies
The SMIS Football Championship provides opportunities for students to participate in organized sports. School-Based Campus Journalism activities promote teamwork and communication outside the classroom. Children's Day celebrations include social and recreational activities such as cinema experiences and other events.

Community & Service
A Visit to Ave Maria Orphanage shows community service by visiting the orphanage to provide moral and emotional support. A drug use and abuse program has been conducted with external counselors to raise awareness and promote healthy choices among students.

Leadership & Professional
The school calendar includes elections of class officers and conventions for class officers and general campaigns, providing leadership opportunities for students. Elections of SBO and related campaigns are part of the student leadership pipeline. Campus journalism activities also offer leadership in communication and publishing.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The SMIS Football Championship supports physical activity and fitness. Health education programs, including drug-use seminars, contribute to student wellbeing. The environment aims to be caring, secure and stimulating to support students' physical and mental health.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Portuguese language is taught as a subject, with Portuguese lessons compulsory from Grade 3 to Grade 11; some Portuguese lessons are offered in the afternoon. Portuguese is included in Cambridge curriculum offerings, appearing among Checkpoint 1–3 subjects and among IGCSE/AS & A Level subjects.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge International Examinations International Center of Studies; Cambridge IGCSE (CIE) centre since 2008; AS and A Levels offered since 2009; Checkpoint Secondary 1 since 2015; Cambridge centre described as the biggest in North Mozambique.
Admissions

Admissions
1. SMIS Nampula serves Early Kindergarten through 12th grade; it is a private, co-educational, non-denominational English-medium school that educates learners of all races. 2. Admission requires applicants to qualify for entrance/evaluation examinations and to demonstrate good moral conduct and satisfactory academic performance. 3. Entry requirements for freshmen include submitting academic records and a certificate of good conduct from the previous school; applicants must be English speakers and meet the English language requirement; documentary requirements include birth certificate, two photos, a recommendation letter or principal's certification, latest report card, and a passport/DIRE copy. 4. Transferee applicants are considered new students and may be placed on probation with terms including one year to prove adaptability and needing to achieve 80% or above with satisfactory conduct; readmission requires following admission guidelines for leave of absence or transfer, and withdrawal requires a formal clearance; enrollment is conducted at least 3 weeks before each term and is conditioned on payment of fees and compliance with policies; a reservation for the following school year is issued in October and must be returned by the end of October to secure enrollment slots; the school address is Avenida Eduardo Mondlane No. 36, Nampula, Mozambique.
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