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Curriculum International Curriculum, Cambridge International
Taught languages English, Turkish, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
International Maarif Schools of Lusaka is operated by the Turkish Maarif Foundation, offering Cambridge English certification alongside an international curriculum with Turkish language instruction and dormitory facilities.
International Maarif Schools of Lusaka has instruction in English.
Location
Plot 2754 Lake Road, Kabulonga, Lusaka, Zambia
Type
Co-educational Day and Boarding School
Country affiliation
Affiliated with Türkiye Maarif Vakfi (Turkish Maarif Foundation) as part of the International Maarif Schools network.
Academics
International Maarif Schools of Lusaka teaches International Curriculum, Cambridge International.
Curriculum
Maarif education is based on the national curriculum of the country in which it operates. International programs recognized by leading educational institutions are applied where necessary and with government approval. The Turkish Maarif Foundation focuses on education research and development and has created its own international curriculum called International Maarif (IM). IMS Lusaka implements the IM framework alongside the host-country curriculum. This approach integrates local requirements with international standards.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Orientation Services are specialist-led and support self-knowledge, with guidance staff trained in counseling and guidance to help pupils navigate educational and professional opportunities. The program attends to cognitive, affective and psychomotor development and aims to foster a professional conscience. Social and Cultural Activities support social and emotional development through visiting cultural sites, student clubs, performances, and collaborative projects that build communication, responsibility, teamwork and social integration.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Cambridge English is an authorized center for Cambridge English exams at IMSL, enabling English-language assessment and study within the Maarif program.
Mental Wellbeing
Professional development for teachers includes psychological counseling and guidance, reinforcing access to counseling and guidance for students. Orientation Services focus on the cognitive, affective and psychomotor development and staff are trained in counseling and guidance to support mental wellbeing.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions Open provides a Pre-Registration Form for prospective families. The form collects: School Name, Language Skills, Educational Status, Country, Computer Skills, and Diploma. The School Name field shows a prefilled option 'Maarif Schools of Lusaka - Türkiye Maarif Okulları' in the Your School Select section. The form includes a Submit button labeled Apply and requires consent to the privacy policy before submission.
FAQs
Where is International Maarif Schools of Lusaka located, and when did it Open?
IMSL Lusaka is located at Plot 2754 Lake Road, Kabulonga, Lusaka, Zambia. It opened in 2025, with March 27, 2025 as the opening date and the school handed over to the Turkish Maarif Foundation on April 6, 2025.
What curriculum does IMS Lusaka use, and how is it structured?
IMSL Lusaka follows Maarif education based on the host country's national curriculum, supplemented by international programs through the International Maarif (IM) framework. The school integrates local requirements with international standards and administers Cambridge English exams as part of its offerings.
Who governs IMS Lusaka?
The school is governed by the Turkish Maarif Foundation and is part of the Türkiye Maarif Foundation's International Maarif Schools network.
How do prospective families begin the admissions process at IMS Lusaka?
Prospective families start with Admissions Open, which provides a Pre-Registration Form. The form collects basic information and requires consent to the privacy policy before submission.
What information is collected on IMS Lusaka's Pre-Registration form?
The form collects: School Name (pre-filled as Maarif Schools of Lusaka - Türkiye Maarif Okulları), Language Skills, Educational Status, Country, Computer Skills, and Diploma.
Are tuition figures, waitlists, or scholarships for IMS Lusaka available in the provided data?
No tuition figures, waitlist details, or scholarship information are provided in the available data.
What languages and exams are offered at IMS Lusaka?
Turkish language courses are offered as compulsory or optional according to host-country programs, with a goal of Turkish mastery at B2 level for high school graduates. Cambridge English exams are administered at IMS Lusaka as an authorized Cambridge Exam Center.
Is Turkish language mastery a formal goal at IMS Lusaka?
Yes. The program aims for Turkish language mastery at the B2 level for high school graduates, with a central examination to certify Turkish proficiency using the European Language Portfolio (ELP).
What information is available about exam results or higher education outcomes?
There is no information provided about specific exam results or higher education outcomes.
What facilities support science and libraries at IMS Lusaka?
The school provides laboratories and libraries as part of its educational facilities, along with spaces designed for sport and artistic activities to support learning beyond the classroom.
Is boarding available at IMS Lusaka?
Boarding is possible where conditions permit, according to the facilities information.
What other facilities support extracurricular activities at IMS Lusaka?
Facilities include spaces designed for social life and interaction, with opportunities for student clubs, cultural activities, and various extracurricular programs as part of the Maarif approach.
What kinds of clubs and activities exist beyond the classroom at IMS Lusaka?
The program features student clubs, study projects, information competitions, skill workshops, cultural visits, musical and theatrical performances, sports tournaments, and scouting/youth camps.
Is there a leadership or career guidance program at IMS Lusaka?
Yes. The school offers a Leadership/Follow-up and Guidance System to support graduates' career plans.
What kinds of cultural or community activities are included at IMS Lusaka?
Cultural visits to places of cultural/historical interest, visits to social institutions, and a wide range of social and cultural events—such as ceremonies, publications, exhibitions, and community-focused activities—are part of the program.
What wellbeing and support services does IMS Lusaka provide?
Orientation Services support cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development with staff trained in counseling and guidance. There is an emphasis on mental wellbeing, and English language support is provided through Cambridge English exams.
Is English language support available at IMS Lusaka?
Yes. Cambridge English exams are administered at IMS Lusaka, and EAL support is integrated through the Maarif program.
What is the school uniform like at IMS Lusaka?
Nursery uniforms include golf T-shirts, PE wear, tracksuits, an activity apron, and a waistcoat/short pants; Primary and Secondary uniforms include pants, golf T-shirts (short and long-sleeved), PE T-shirts, tracksuits, hooded jackets, and skirts. Uniform prices are published for each level.
What do meals look like at IMS Lusaka?
The school provides a Food Menu and a Monthly Meal Menu for students.
Who governs the daily operations of IMS Lusaka?
Daily governance is under the Turkish Maarif Foundation as the overseeing body.
