Baobab College

The school is located on a green campus in Lusaka, Zambia. It sits on Kafue Road in Lilayi, Lusaka. The postal address is P.O Box 350099, Chilanga, Zambia.

ELC to Year 4 Primary School; Year 5 to Year 8 Middle School; Year 9 to Year 13 Senior College.

The school offers day and boarding options, with full-boarding, weekly boarding and flexi-boarding.

The Department for Educational Needs (DEN) provides support for children with special needs and language tuition for English as a second language.

Zambia

The school welcomes pupils of all faiths and does not have a specific religious affiliation.

Application / Entry Fees

- Registration (non‑refundable): USD 299.
- Admission fee (non‑refundable): USD 980.
- Capital contribution (non‑refundable): USD 500.
- Refundable deposit (terms and conditions apply): USD 1,500. The deposit is refundable after a pupil leaves provided the school has received at least 90 days written notice, all books and equipment are returned in good condition, and all fees and charges have been settled in full.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and term amounts)

Note: Fees are shown as annual totals with the standard term split applied (Term 1 = 45%, Term 2 = 40%, Term 3 = 15%).

- Early Learning Centre (ELC): Annual USD 4,148.
- Term 1 (45%): USD 1,866.60. Term 2 (40%): USD 1,659.20. Term 3 (15%): USD 622.20.

- Reception: Annual USD 6,563.
- Term 1: USD 2,953.35. Term 2: USD 2,625.20. Term 3: USD 984.45.

- Primary (Year 1 to Year 4): Annual USD 9,662.
- Term 1: USD 4,347.90. Term 2: USD 3,864.80. Term 3: USD 1,449.30.

- Lower Middle School (Year 5 and Year 6): Annual USD 9,700.
- Term 1: USD 4,365.00. Term 2: USD 3,880.00. Term 3: USD 1,455.00.

- Upper Middle School (Year 7 and Year 8): Annual USD 11,300.
- Term 1: USD 5,085.00. Term 2: USD 4,520.00. Term 3: USD 1,695.00.

- Senior School (Year 9 and Year 10): Annual USD 11,570.
- Term 1: USD 5,206.50. Term 2: USD 4,628.00. Term 3: USD 1,735.50.

- Examination classes (Year 11 IGCSE): Annual USD 11,570.
- Term 1: USD 5,206.50. Term 2: USD 4,628.00. Term 3: USD 1,735.50.

- Senior College (Year 12 and Year 13, AS/A‑level): Annual USD 12,360.
- Term 1: USD 5,562.00. Term 2: USD 4,944.00. Term 3: USD 1,854.00.

Boarding fees and related charges

- Annual full boarding: USD 6,350.
- Term 1 (45%): USD 2,857.50. Term 2 (40%): USD 2,540.00. Term 3 (15%): USD 952.50.

- Annual weekly boarding: USD 4,725.
- Term 1: USD 2,126.25. Term 2: USD 1,890.00. Term 3: USD 708.75.

- Flexi‑boarding: USD 41 per night. Airport collection service: USD 37 per collection. All boarding fees must be paid prior to the student checking into boarding facilities. One term's notice is required to withdraw from boarding.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoicing: Fees are invoiced either termly or annually for parents who choose to pay for the full year. Payments are due before the start of each term. Term split: 45% in Term 1, 40% in Term 2, 15% in Term 3. Payment plans are available subject to approval.

- Discounts: 5% discount for full annual fees paid in advance on or before 1 August. 2% discount on each term's fees if paid in advance by the specified date for that term. A 2.5% discount applies for the third and subsequent children.

- Late payment and administration charges: Fees received after the start of term attract an administration charge; unpaid balances may incur an administration/processing fee (policy example: 6% per term or part thereof on unpaid balances). Students may be denied entry if fees are not paid or a signed payment plan is not in place.

Other costs and incidental charges

- Examination fees (Cambridge/IGCSE/AS/A‑level) are not included in tuition and are charged in addition. Texts, examination fees, ICDL fees (where applicable), school trips and extracurricular activities are additional and are invoiced separately. Uniforms must be paid in full at collection and may not be placed on account.

- Airport collection, flexi‑boarding nightly charges and any specific course charges (e.g., IGCSE/AS/A‑level course charges where listed) are additional as stated above.

Refund information

- The refundable deposit (USD 1,500) is refundable after the child leaves provided the required written notice (minimum 90 days), return of books and equipment in good condition, and settlement of all outstanding fees and charges. Registration, admission fees and capital contributions are non‑refundable. There is no pro‑rata refund of tuition for academic days not attended during a term except in exceptional circumstances as set out in policy.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods include point‑of‑sale payments at school, bank transfer or deposit into the school bank account, and cash payments made directly into the school bank account (in line with local banking regulations). Parents must provide proof of payment; a payment is not considered received until reflected in the school bank account. Payment plans are available only by written agreement and must be approved and signed by the Finance Manager.

Administrative notes

- Tuition fees do not include examination fees. All fees are due prior to the start of term; failure to pay may result in exclusion from school activities and the withholding of reports, testimonials and examination entries. The school's board reserves the right to vary fees at its discretion.