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Enko Botho International School

Botswana, Gaborone

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BWP 45,000 - 98,100
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational
Opened 2020
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Enko Botho International School sits in Plot 60114, Block 7, Gaborone, Botswana, and is part of Enko Education in partnership with Botho Education and Botho University. The school offers Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme on campus, with Cambridge preparing students for IGCSE and the IBDP reserved for upper secondary. The school serves learners aged 4 to 18. Facilities include a football field, a swimming pool, laboratories and art rooms, plus expanded sports courts. The network emphasizes African perspectives and languages, with bilingual Cambridge Primary and Secondary learning and language acquisition in French B and Setswana. A three-year university admissions and guidance programme helps students prepare for higher education. A broad extracurricular program runs under Beyond the Classroom, including Athletics, Arts, Community service, Debate, Robotics and the Young Entrepreneurs Club. Core IB requirements TOK, EE and CAS cultivate inquiry, creativity and service for learners.

Plot 60114, Block 7, Gaborone, Botswana

The Essentials

Enko Botho International School has 400 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
Plot 60114, Block 7, Gaborone, Botswana. The school is located in Gaborone, Botswana. The contact details are Tel: +267 396 0044 or +267 759 43 937, and admissions.botho@enkoeducation.

Stages
Cambridge Primary; Cambridge Lower Secondary; Cambridge IGCSE; IB Diploma Programme
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is part of the fee structure; refer to the uniform price list for details.

Governance and Ownership
Part of Enko Education network.
Fees

Annual tuition at Enko Botho International School ranges from BWP 45,000 to BWP 98,100 for 2026/27.

Application & enrolment fees
- Registration / application fee: BWP 300 (one‑time; payable by all new students).
- Capital development levy (one‑time, payable at enrolment): Primary: BWP 6,600; Secondary: BWP 13,200. Enrolment fees and development levies are non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (annual upfront and termly options)
- Reception to Standard 2:
- Paid upfront (annual): BWP 42,750.
- Termly payment: Term 1 BWP 15,000; Term 2 BWP 15,000; Term 3 BWP 15,000; Termly total BWP 45,000.
- Standard 3:
- Paid upfront (annual): BWP 53,595.
- Termly payment: Term 1 BWP 18,700; Term 2 BWP 18,700; Term 3 BWP 18,700; Termly total BWP 56,100.
- Standard 4 to Standard 6:
- Paid upfront (annual): BWP 61,845.
- Termly payment: Term 1 BWP 21,700; Term 2 BWP 21,700; Term 3 BWP 21,700; Termly total BWP 65,100.
- Form 1 – Form 5 and IBDP (senior secondary):
- Paid upfront (annual): BWP 93,195.
- Termly payment: Term 1 BWP 32,700; Term 2 BWP 32,700; Term 3 BWP 32,700; Termly total BWP 98,100.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment options:
- Annual (paid in full at enrolment): a 5% discount applies to total school fees when paid up front (discount not applicable after the first day of school).
- Termly: three equal installments of 33.3% each — first installment paid at enrolment, second installment due before 1 May, third installment due before 1 September. If a deadline falls on a weekend the payment must be made on or before the previous business day.
- Enrolments during the academic year are pro‑rated: enrolment between the 1st and 15th of a month — full term due; enrolment between the 16th and last day of the month — 50% of the term due.
- Invoicing and reminders: invoices and statements are uploaded to the parent portal; payment reminders are issued (first reminder 15 days before deadline; second reminder 5 days before). Accounts in arrears may be subject to suspension and other recovery measures. Cheques returned unpaid attract a 2.5% fee; unpaid accounts may be handed to a recovery agent after specified arrears periods.

Boarding fees
- Boarding: Not applicable. No boarding fees are charged by the school. (All published fee schedules and the school's contract set out day‑school fees and levies; boarding charges are not included.)

Other mandatory and optional costs
- Mandatory additional costs that are charged separately from tuition include examination fees, textbooks, and uniforms; these items are communicated to parents as required and must be paid in addition to tuition and levies. Specific uniform and stationery price lists are issued separately and uniform purchase is required.
- Optional costs may include canteen, school trips, extracurricular camps and other activities; such charges are communicated to parents when applicable. Transport availability and pricing are handled as a separate optional service.

Refund information
- Enrolment / registration fees and development levies are non‑refundable.
- If a parent terminates enrolment before the start of the school year for which the enrolment applies, tuition can be refunded following a written request; however, if the student has attended any days in a term, fees for that term are not refundable (no partial refunds for attendance during a term). Refunds, when applicable, are processed within 10 working days of a written request.
- If a parent withdraws a child after the school year has begun, one full term's written notice is required; where notice is not given, a term's fees in lieu of notice will be charged.

Fee discounts and sibling policies
- Upfront annual payment discount: 5% off total school fees when paid in full.
- Sibling discounts: 5% discount applied for the second sibling; 10% for the third and subsequent siblings. Upfront and sibling discounts may be combined (upfront discount applied first, then sibling discount to the remaining balance). Discounts apply to school tuition only and not to enrolment levies.

Fee payment methods and banking details
- Accepted payment methods: bank transfer, bank deposit, or point‑of‑sale (card) system at the school where available. Cash payments are not accepted at the school. When paying by bank transfer or deposit, the student's full name and grade must be used as the payment reference.
- Bank account information and specific payment references are provided with fee communications and on the school fee schedule; proof of payment must be delivered to the school finance office or emailed per the school's instructions.
Academics

Enko Botho International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Cambridge IGCSE on campus. Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary prepare students for Cambridge IGCSE. The IBDP is offered for the upper secondary track.

Exam Results
IB pass rate was 100% in 2024.

Higher Education Progression
150+ graduates admitted to universities worldwide. Alumni study in 10 countries. The school has international university partnerships and runs a network-wide university admissions programme.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social-emotional learning, learner voice initiatives, and peer mentoring are built into everyday school life. The school guides learners to be part of building a caring, inclusive school culture.

Mental Wellbeing
Regular wellbeing workshops and learner support are provided. Social-emotional learning and learner voice initiatives help learners feel seen, heard, emotionally and socially supported, and empowered to speak up.

Safeguarding
A trained Child safeguarding Lead is present in every school. Mandatory safeguarding training for all staff. Clear anti-bullying and inclusion policies. Trusted, confidential reporting channels. Regular wellbeing workshops and learner support. Strict background checks in recruitment. A clear and enforced Code of Conduct for all staff and adults on campus. Controlled access and strict visitor procedures to ensure safety. Safety is the foundation of learning.
Parent Experience

History
Enko Botho International School opened as Enko Botho Campus in Gaborone, Botswana. The launch was announced on August 13, 2019, with the first intake in January 2020. It joined the Enko Education network in partnership with Botho Education and Botho University to offer international curricula. It offers Cambridge IGCSE for Forms 1–4 and the IB Diploma Programme for Forms 5–6, within the Enko Education framework. It is located at Plot 60114, Block 7, Gaborone.

Community
A vibrant and inclusive learning community in Gaborone. It brings together local families and expatriate communities in a welcoming space. Language offerings include French B and Setswana in the Language Acquisition program. Co-curricular life includes Debate & Public Speaking, Robotics & Coding, Music & Creative Arts, Football & Team Sports, and Young Entrepreneurs Club; partnerships with parents are supported through open communication.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Located in Block 7, Gaborone, Enko Botho Campus began with one operational building. By the end of 2020, the campus would include a football field, a swimming pool, additional sports courts, laboratories, and art rooms. The campus is part of Enko Education's network of African international schools. It is Enko Botho Campus, the network's first school in Botswana.

Sports Facilities
Football field is part of the campus facilities. A swimming pool is on site. Additional sports courts were added as part of the expansion. A 3-hoop 3x3 basketball court was planned to come on stream.

Academic Facilities
The campus includes laboratories and art rooms. Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge Upper Secondary, IB Diploma Programme, and AS/A level pathways are offered on campus. The school maintains a maximum of 24 students per classroom. The university admissions and careers counselling programme is available to students.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Athletics, Basketball, Book club, Chess, Community service, Cricket, and Dance club are among the offerings. Lower Primary extracurricular activities include Arts and crafts, Chess, Community service, Dance, Environmental club, Public speaking, Spelling bee, and Swimming. Upper Secondary includes Debate, Drama, Football, Netball, and Swimming, among others. The Cambridge and IB curricula are complemented by a broad extracurricular program across the school, including the Young Entrepreneurs Club.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Enko Botho offers Cambridge Primary (R–6), Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 7–10), and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 12–13). The curriculum combines Cambridge and IB frameworks with content grounded in African perspectives. Cambridge Primary includes English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives, and bilingual learning; Cambridge Secondary covers English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, ICT, and Global Perspectives with language acquisition in French B and Setswana.

Arts & Creative
Beyond the Classroom includes Music & Creative Arts. Students have opportunities to engage in artistic pursuits alongside other ECAs. The program supports creativity as part of a comprehensive student experience.

Cultural & Language
Cambridge Primary Curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives, and bilingual learning. Cambridge Secondary includes English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, ICT, and Global Perspectives, with language acquisition in French B and Setswana. The school honours African perspectives, languages, and histories in teaching.

Social & Hobbies
Beyond the Classroom offers Debate & Public Speaking, Robotics & Coding, Football & Team Sports, and the Young Entrepreneurs Club. These activities foster collaboration, public speaking, and technology literacy.

Community & Service
The IB Diploma Programme core includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). CAS fosters creativity, activity, and service, building intellectual depth and social engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Enko Botho provides cross-school learning experiences and leadership development. There is a network-wide university admissions programme, and a dedicated three-year university guidance programme to prepare learners for higher education.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and team activities, including Football & Team Sports, support physical wellbeing. The school emphasises identity and belonging through a culturally responsive approach that honours African perspectives and languages.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. French is offered in Cambridge Secondary (Grades 7-10) and in the IB Diploma Programme (Group 2: French B); Setswana is offered as an IB Group 2 language. Cambridge Primary includes Bilingual Learning, and Cambridge Pathway (Grades R-IGCSE) and IB Diploma Programme (Grades 12-13) are offered on campus.

Bilingual Teaching
The Cambridge Primary Curriculum includes Bilingual Learning. This indicates bilingual elements at the primary level.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial enquiry and information. The school provides details on the curriculum, the calendar, the code of conduct, and the fees, and explains the admissions process and available pathways (Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme). The Admissions Officer also outlines what to expect during the admissions process and the role of the central office in supporting families. 2-3 sentences.

2. Complete and submit application materials. Applicants and their families complete the admissions form, submit supporting documents, and pay the enrollment fee and development levy as part of the process. Admission is on a first-come-first-served basis, determined by the date the documents and payment are received. The required documents include evidence of the student's identity (ID photos, birth certificate and/or ID document) and information from parents or guardians. 3-4 sentences.

3. Language requirements and evaluation. The ability to operate in English is assessed by a combination of testing (written and/or oral) and by evaluating how much of the student's previous schooling has been conducted in English. Those joining the earliest years do not need demonstrable ability in another language. For DP1, if Language B is taken, the student should be up to CEFR Level B1. 3-4 sentences.

4. Academic requirements and entry level evaluation. The school uses year-entry requirements that vary by form: Year 7/Form 1 requires Standard 6; Year 8/Form 2 requires Standard 7; Year 9/Form 3 requires Form 2; Year 10/Form 4/IG1 requires Form 3; Year 11/Form 5/IG2 requires Form 4; Year 12/DP1 requires BGCSE/IGCSE/MYP or equivalent; Year 13/DP2 requires IB1. 3-4 sentences.

5. Internal and external academic prerequisites. Internal students must achieve a minimum final IGCSE grade of C in each subject attempted. External MYP students must obtain a minimum final score of 4 in each subject group (language & literature, language acquisition, individuals & societies, science, and math), complete the personal project and service as action requirements, and obtain one teacher recommendation addressing behavior, attendance, motivation, and self-discipline. External non-MYP students must undertake required skill tests in mathematics, a written English test, a science test, provide a teacher recommendation, and submit school transcripts. 3-4 sentences.

6. Additional requirements and evaluation. In addition to language and academic abilities, applicants must demonstrate behavior and character aligned with the school's mission and values, motivation to engage with the IB learner profile, and the ability to benefit from the programmes offered. These traits are evaluated through an interview, discussions with parents, and letters or recommendations from previous schools or teachers. 3-4 sentences.

7. Interviews, learning contracts, and fees. All applicants are interviewed to gauge commitment and personal responsibility, and to assess English fluency. All candidates sign an academic honesty contract indicating commitment to Enko Botho's standards. The schedule of fees is provided during the admissions process. 3-4 sentences.

8. Application, testing, and response. External applicants complete an application form, and the Admissions Officer arranges testing and/or interviews promptly after receipt of documents. The school aims to offer or reject admission within three working days after testing and/or interviewing is completed and after receipt of fees and required documents. 3-4 sentences.

9. Transfer and final steps. Transfer students from other IBDP schools are welcomed and the school collaborates with other DP coordinators to ensure a smooth transition; where necessary, parental agreement to tutoring or online courses may be required to align with available subjects or levels. If admitted, a contract is signed to confirm acceptance and reserve the place. 3-4 sentences.

Scholarships
The Enko Scholarship programme is available to support talented students without the financial background to afford the standard fees.
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