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Swakopmund Christian Academy

Namibia, Swakopmund

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1987
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Typical class size 15
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Secondary School
Introduction

Swakopmund Christian Academy (SCA) is a private school in Swakopmund, Namibia. It is not church affiliated and is open to all students. The school delivers an American High School Diploma through Forest Trail Academy (FTA), with a Pre-K–Grade 8 International Curriculum designed in partnership with FTA that aligns with CCSS in Mathematics and English and NGSS in Science. After Grade 8, students enter the American High School Diploma program awarded by FTA; GED/HiSET is offered as an alternative. SCA operates in a technology-rich environment, with 1:1 learner devices, integrated digital learning, and virtual offerings. The program includes Robotics and Coding Clubs, an e-library, inclusive education, and arts subjects such as Art, Music, and Physical Education. Facilities support science fairs, labs, and hands-on projects. Accreditations include Cognia, MSA-CESS, Ai, and NCPSA. Since 1987, SCA has provided Pre-K to Grade 12 and GED preparation, with small classes and focus on community involvement.

No. 137 Anton Lubowski Street, Kramersdorp — Swakopmund, Namibia

The Essentials

Swakopmund Christian Academy has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
No. 137 Anton Lubowski Street, Kramersdorp, Swakopmund, Namibia. Swakopmund is a coastal town in western Namibia. The school is in the Kramersdorp neighbourhood of Swakopmund.

Stages
Pre-K to Grade 12, plus GED preparation.

Type
Private, independent; Not church affiliated; Open to all.

Additional learning support
Learning Gap Systems in place; 15:1 student–teacher ratio; 1:1 learner device ratio.

Country affiliation
American High School Diploma through Forest Trail Academy (FTA); affiliation with the United States for the diploma.

Religious affiliation
Not church affiliated.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform: a crisp white shirt with grey pants, white or grey socks, and standard school shoes. A tracksuit is available for comfort and athletic use.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private, independent institution registered with the Namibia Ministry of Education, Arts & Culture and is not church affiliated. Ownership is held by private owners and governance operates through a Company Board/Owner's Role and a School Board; the owner has full discretion and autonomy while the School Board advises on academic matters. A Parental Committee exists to involve parents in governance.
Fees
Application fees

- The school requires payment of an application fee and an enrolment fee as part of the registration process; payment of these fees is mandatory to finalise registration.

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

- Detailed tuition amounts by grade, and per-term or per-year totals, are not published openly on the school's public information pages. No specific per-term or per-year tuition figures for 2026/27 (or 2025/26) are available in the school's published information. Because exact numeric fee schedules are not published, parents should expect the school to provide a grade-by-grade fee schedule during the enrolment/payment process.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Application and enrolment fees must be paid to complete registration; all fees paid directly to the school, its bank accounts, or through its payment facilities are strictly non-refundable.
- The school operates on an academic term system; specific invoicing dates, due dates for tuition instalments, and accepted payment deadlines are handled through the school's enrolment/payment process and are not published as a public fee calendar. Parents are required to follow the enrolment/payment instructions provided by the school when registering.

Boarding fees

- The school's facilities descriptions and published information indicate classroom, sports and community facilities; there is no published indication that residential boarding is offered. Therefore boarding fees do not apply in the school's publicly available information.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, devices, extracurriculars)

- Uniform: A standard school uniform (white shirt and grey pants, with white/grey socks and standard school shoes) is required; a school tracksuit is available via the school contact number. No public price list for uniform items is published.
- Technology/devices: Students are required to bring devices (Pre‑K–Grade 3: tablet; Grades 4–12: laptop/PC with specified minimum specifications). Families should budget to purchase or supply these devices; specific device sale or lease prices are not published.
- Books and stationery: Required book and stationery lists are published for each grade, but individual item prices or a bundled cost are not published. Parents are expected to purchase items on those lists.
- Extracurricular and exam fees (e.g., external examination costs where applicable) are not shown as specific amounts in the school's public pages. Any external examination charges or activity-specific fees are treated separately and will be communicated as required.

Refund information

- Application, enrolment and other fees paid directly to the school, its bank accounts, or its payment facilities are strictly non-refundable. This non-refund policy is stated as a condition of registration.

Fee payment options

- The school publishes bank details (Nedbank Namibia account) for direct electronic transfers in its donation/payment facility and provides an upload mechanism for proof of payment. This demonstrates that direct bank transfer to the school's Nedbank account is a supported payment channel for payments to the school. Specific acceptance of credit-card payments or other payment gateways for tuition is not published on the publicly available pages.

Summary of findings (what is and is not published)

- What is published and definite: the school requires and enforces payment of application and enrolment fees to finalise registration; all fees paid directly to the school or its accounts are stated as non-refundable; the school provides bank account details for transfers; the school requires devices and uniforms and publishes book/stationery lists; no published boarding offering is evident.

- What is not published publicly: grade-by-grade tuition amounts, per-term or per-year tuition figures for 2026/27 (or 2025/26), a public billing calendar showing invoicing dates and instalment due dates, prices for uniforms/books/devices, and explicit statements about credit-card acceptance for tuition. These detailed numeric fee items are not available on the school's public information pages.

If you need the exact per-grade and per-term numeric fee schedule (the school's official fee table), request the school's enrolment/finance office using the contact details provided: +264 64 404605 or school.office@swakopca.com.
Academics

Swakopmund Christian Academy teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
K-8 curriculum is designed in partnership with Forest Trail Academy (FTA) and aligns with CCSS in Mathematics and English and NGSS in Science. After Grade 8, students transition to the American High School Diploma program awarded by Forest Trail Academy. SCA emphasizes a high-tech learning environment with integrated technology in classrooms, 1:1 learner devices, and virtual learning opportunities. The program includes Robotics and Coding Clubs, an e-library, inclusive education, and additional subjects such as Art, Music, and Physical Education. The American High School Diploma and the school's accreditations (Cognia, MSA-CESS, Ai, and NCPSA) support students' readiness for higher education.

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education through the American High School Diploma pathway provided by Forest Trail Academy, which prepares students for U.S. and international universities. The diploma is awarded by Forest Trail Academy and is fully accredited by Cognia, MSA-CESS, Ai, and NCPSA, underscoring its recognition in higher education. The program's global orientation and access to virtual learning resources support college admissions worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school cares for each learner's intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs. Pre-K includes Social & Emotional Skill Development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Inclusive Education uses adaptive learning tools and assistive technologies integrated into the curriculum to accommodate students with diverse learning needs.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional and social development is addressed as part of a holistic approach to education.
Parent Experience

History
Private, independent learning in Swakopmund since 1987. Pre-K to Grade 12 and GED preparation are offered with a 15 learners per teacher ratio in classroom and online. 1:1 learner devices and digital learning are part of the program. It is not an ACE school, privately run, not church-affiliated, and open to all. The school partners with Forest Trail Academy to offer an American High School Diploma.

Community
Learning beyond the classroom includes beach clean-ups, aquarium visits, science fairs and more. Term 1 & 2 Highlights Jan–Jun 2025 and End of Year Production Nov–Dec 2025 are featured. The school is private, independent and open to all.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
World-class facilities designed to enhance learning and development. Classrooms provide a welcoming and engaging learning environment that supports collaboration and varied teaching styles. Science fairs and other activities are part of the facilities, offering hands-on investigations. Schedule a visit to see our facilities.

Sports Facilities
Sports are part of the program and facilities. Sport and physical activity play an important role in student development. Through participation, learners build teamwork, discipline, and confidence while staying active and healthy.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are welcoming and engaging, designed to support collaboration and a range of teaching styles and activities. Science fairs give students opportunities to explore curiosity, conduct hands-on investigations, and present their findings. The Lab focuses on technology and innovation, with coding and robotics, a 1:1 learner device ratio and digital learning. The program includes Pre-K–Grade 8 International Curriculum and an American High School Diploma pathway for Grades 9–12, with GED/HiSET as an alternative.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Science fairs offer hands-on investigations and opportunities to present findings. Community outreach initiatives involve students in activities that foster responsibility and care for the community. Learning beyond the classroom includes beach clean-ups, aquarium visits, science fairs and more.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Pre-K–Grade 8 International Curriculum is used. High School (American High School Diploma) Grades 9–12, with GED/HiSET preparation as an alternative pathway. The curriculum aligns with CCSS for English Language Arts and Mathematics, NGSS for Science, and NCSS for Social Studies. Robotics and Coding Clubs are offered as extracurricular activities, and there is a 1:1 learner device ratio with digital learning support.

Arts & Creative
Art, Music, and Physical Education are included as additional subjects. In Pre-K, Arts & Crafts and Music are part of the program.

Cultural & Language
Cross-cultural learning experiences are provided through virtual learning opportunities that connect students with peers from different countries.

Social & Hobbies
Science fairs enable hands-on investigations and student presentations. Sports and physical activity are emphasized to foster teamwork, discipline, and health. Learning beyond the classroom includes activities such as beach clean-ups and other field experiences.

Community & Service
Students participate in community outreach initiatives that instil responsibility and care for the local environment.

Leadership & Professional
Learning experiences are designed to develop empowered leadership, strengthen social interaction, and build confidence.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical activity support active living and teamwork, contributing to overall well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. The English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics curricula are aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS, USA). The school enables a U.S.-based educational pathway through its Forest Trail Academy partnership for the high school diploma.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school is fully registered and recognized by the Namibia Ministry of Education, Arts & Culture.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Visit SCA's online platform (Enrol Now) and click the register button for new parents. Create a new parent account and begin the enrollment process. The portal initiates the collection of initial information and setup. This step starts your formal enrollment. Step 2: Complete the parent registration form and submit it through the portal. Provide the requested contact details and information. Submitting the form starts the official review process. Step 3: Check your email for a registration confirmation, then confirm your email via the link. This verifies your email address. Step 4: Complete your registration by logging in with your created credentials. Use the portal to continue with the subsequent enrollment steps. Step 5: Submit detailed information including Profile Details, Additional Parents/Guardians, Student Applications, and Required Documents. The submission collects all required materials for review. Step 6: The school administrator will review your submission. Approval or denial will be communicated within 48 hours. The payment of application and enrollment fees is mandatory to finalize the registration process; all fees paid directly to the school, its bank accounts, or its payment facilities are non-refundable.
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