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Italian School of Lusaka

Zambia, Lusaka

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

The Italian School of Lusaka is a Cambridge Assessment International Examinations Centre and a Cambridge Professional Development Centre. The A Level programme was added in 2015, and the IGCSE curriculum provides internationally recognized qualifications with a strong foundation. The school is a Duke of Edinburgh International Award- Zambia Unit. It is a member of the Independent Schools Association of Zambia (ISAZ).

Arts and Creative

Student Life includes clubs such as Cookery, Dancing, Computer Skills, Art & Craft, Electronics, Chess, and Music. Art & Culture is an integral component of education. The Italian School collaborates with the Zambian-Italian Cultural Centre to host annual events with visiting Italian artists who offer engaging artistic workshops. Field trips include Italy.

Cultural and Language

Italian is taught from the Reception class through Grade 11. In the Primary years, learners engage in Italian lessons and gradually gain familiarity with the language, while in the Secondary section they consolidate the basics and are introduced to Italian culture, society and history. All Italian teachers are Italian native speakers. The Senior High section includes a trip to Italy, and the school collaborates with the Zambian-Italian Cultural Centre to organize annual events with visiting Italian artists who run workshops.

Social and Hobbies

Student Life includes clubs such as Cookery, Dancing, Computer Skills, Art & Craft, Electronics, Chess, and Music. Sports include Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Athletics, Cricket, Swimming, and Hockey. Field trips include Ndubaluba, Kasanka, Siavonga, other Zambian destinations and Italy.

Community and Service

Community Service goes beyond the classroom to foster social responsibility and empathy. Duke of Edinburgh Award is offered; Bronze level is introduced at end of Grade 9, and the school runs training for the expedition. The school is a registered Duke of Edinburgh Award Unit, and the program generally takes about a year to complete, finishing in Grade 10.

Leadership and Professional

The school is a Cambridge International Centre and a Cambridge Professional Development Centre. The school is a Duke of Edinburgh International Award- Zambia Unit. It is a member of the Independent Schools Association of Zambia (ISAZ).

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Sports include Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Athletics, Cricket, Swimming, and Hockey. The school offers high standards in academics, sports and other extracurricular activities. Clubs and field trips contribute to overall well-being and cultural engagement.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational, Day School
Opened 1973
Bus Service No

Italian School of Lusaka is a Cambridge International Centre with over four decades of operation and 400+ students, offering British curriculum education with Italian language programmes and Duke of Edinburgh International Award.

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