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Newton International School

Botswana, Gaborone

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BWP 23,955 - 28,440
Ages Not listed
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages French
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Newton International School is a Cambridge IGCSE-based international school in Block 6, Gaborone, Botswana. It serves as a UK-aligned institution guided by the National Curriculum for England, with the primary program following the PLSE Syllabus and a secondary pathway to Cambridge IGCSE. Established in 2007 as a primary school and expanded to secondary in 2012, the school celebrated its first Cambridge IGCSE in 2015, with PSLE champions in 2018 and a 100% credit pass rate since inception. Its motto, Excellency is our Hallmark, reflects high achievement and character. Facilities include science and ICT laboratories, a library, a swimming pool, and a multipurpose tennis court, with annual local and international trips. Languages include English, Setswana, French, and Islamic classes. Design and Technology and Arts and Crafts are taught; hockey was introduced in 2019, with handball and other sports. Cambridge IGCSE guides the senior years, emphasizing sport, arts, and global exposure.

Block 6, Lot 39971, Gaborone, Botswana

The Essentials

Newton International School has instruction in English.

Location
Doha, Qatar. The Newton International School Lagoon Campus is located in Doha, Qatar. Newton operates multiple Doha campuses including West Bay, Lagoon, Smash, Barwa City, D-Ring Road, Lusail, Al Waab, Muraikh, and Al Dafna. Lagoon Campus contact: registrar.lagoon@newtonschools.sch.qa; +974 4412 2254.

Stages
ages 3–18; all-through British international school guided by the National Curriculum for England.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom (British international school; guided by the National Curriculum for England)

School day structure
School days are Sunday to Thursday. EYFS 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Primary 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Secondary 7:00 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.; Office hours 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Bus service
Bus service is provided; Stack Drive Leasing and Transportation operates the school buses; private buses are allowed. Pupils are collected from homes around Doha and transported to campus. Transport procedures emphasize safeguarding, with morning arrivals and end-of-day dismissal supervised by bus staff; buses enter via the underground car park and require designated loading zones. Female supervisors are required on Kindergarten and Primary buses.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform: The school has a uniform code that reflects discipline, respect and neatness. Boys wear a yellow school-issued shirt with navy trousers, grey socks, and black school shoes; winter jersey is issued, blazer is optional, and ties are compulsory for high school. Girls wear a yellow shirt with the school logo, blue long trousers (hipsters and skin-tight styles not allowed), white socks, and black shoes with straps or laces; earrings may be worn (one pair).
Fees

Annual tuition at Newton International School ranges from BWP 23,955 to BWP 28,440 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees
- Registration fee: P100 (one-off at registration).

Development / One-off Fees
- Development fee (once-off): P985.

Tuition fees (per term) — amounts listed by year group
- Standard 1: P7,985 per term.
- Standard 2 to Standard 4: P8,490 per term.
- Standard 5 to Standard 6: P8,590 per term.
- Standard 7: P13,950 per term (noted in the fee schedule as P13,950.00/term x 2 terms with reference to instalments).
- Form 1: P8,590 per term.
- Form 2, Form 3, Form 4: P8,980 per term.
- Form 5: P14,220 per term (noted in the fee schedule as P14,220.00/term x 2 terms with reference to instalments).

Book levy and related academic charges
- Book levy (secondary only): P1,900 annually; books are loaned and must be returned; lost or damaged books must be replaced or paid for by the parent or guardian. The book levy is non-refundable.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year is billed by term. Fees may be paid in three instalments per term with the following deadlines:
- Term 1 instalments: 1st payment before the term begins; 2nd payment by end of January; 3rd payment by end of February.
- Term 2 instalments: 1st payment by end of March; 2nd payment by end of April; 3rd payment by end of May.
- Term 3 instalments: 1st payment by end of June; 2nd payment by end of July; 3rd payment by end of August.
- Parents are advised to pay at least one third of Term 1 fees by late November to secure a place for the child; the first payment for the next academic year should be paid by October to reserve a place. A penalty of P1,000 is payable for bounced cheques or delayed payment, and legal action may be taken for non-payment.

Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school and does not publish boarding charges.

Other recurring or incidental costs
- Uniform: Most items of school clothing are available for purchase from the school; the uniform code (required items and guidance) is specified but individual item prices are not listed.
- Replacement of lost or damaged loaned books: charged to the parent/guardian as required. The book levy covers loaned books but does not cover replacements for loss/damage.

Refunds, notice and withdrawal terms
- Registration fee, development fee and book levy are non-refundable.
- One term's written notice is required before withdrawal; if a child attends school for part of a term and is withdrawn without the required notice, parents are liable for one full term's fees. Parents are liable to pay the whole term's fees if a child attends school for any part of that term.

Fee payment options and banking details
- Accepted payment methods: cash deposit and online banking. Credit card payment is not listed as an accepted method.
- Bank details provided for electronic payments:
- Account name: Newton Enterprises.
- Bank: Stanbic Bank, Branch: Fair Ground, Branch Code: 064967.
- Account number: 9060001266085.
- SWIFT/BIC: SBICBWGX.

Penalties and enforcement
- Penalty for payment returned (bounced cheque) or delayed payment: P1,000. Legal action may be taken for non-payment. Failure to follow the instalment schedule may result in penalties and enforcement.

Summary of findings and limitations
- The published term tuition amounts, one-off fees, instalment schedule, payment methods, bank details, non-refundable items, withdrawal/notice terms and penalty are stated above. The available published fee schedule used for these figures is a school fee structure document and related policy pages; no separate published schedule explicitly labelled for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year was found. The amounts and policies above are drawn from the school's published fee schedule and admission/policy documents available online.
Parent Experience

History
The school was established in 2007 as a primary school and expanded to secondary in 2012. The first Cambridge IGCSE examination was conducted in 2015. In 2018, Newton International School was the PSLE champions, ranking first in the South East Region. PSLE results have achieved a 100% credit pass since inception. The school motto is Excellency is our Hallmark. The school is equipped with modern facilities including science and ICT laboratories, a library, a swimming pool and a multipurpose tennis court, and it conducts annual local and international educational trips.

Community
The school runs an open-door policy to encourage parent–teacher conversations. Each year the school engages in local and international educational trips and tours. It participates in various sports and joined Botswana Integrated Sports Association (BISA) in 2019. A team of coordinators supports day-to-day operations with extensive experience.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses the core Primary Curriculum (PLSE Syllabus) enhanced by English, Setswana, French, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies/Cultural Studies, Agriculture, Design and Technology, Arts and Crafts, ICT, and Physical Education. In the secondary phase, the Cambridge IGCSE Syllabus is followed. Primary students write the national PSLE.

Arts & Creative
Arts and Crafts and Design and Technology are offered as specialized subjects. The curriculum emphasizes creative arts alongside core academic subjects.

Cultural & Language
English, Setswana, and French are taught as core language subjects. Islamic classes are also offered.

Social & Hobbies
Educational trips, both local and international, form part of the learning experience. The school offers sports including hockey (introduced in 2019) as well as handball and other codes. Students have achieved national recognition in PSLE and some have represented the country in competitions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides a swimming pool, library, and science and ICT laboratories, along with a multipurpose tennis court. A range of sports programs is offered, including hockey. Physical education and outdoor activities are an integral part of the student experience.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught: English (medium of instruction); Setswana and French are taught as subjects within the curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses English as the language of instruction, with Setswana and French taught as subjects.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Registration documents: The school requires submitting with the registration form a copy of the child's passport or birth certificate; a copy of the child's immunization card for Standard One entrance; two passport-size photos; a letter of transfer if the child has attended another school; a current report from the previous school; and a proof of electricity bill or water bill (proof of residence). The documents listed are required to process the application. 2. Placement and fees: The registration fee is not a guarantee of placement. The development levy must be paid in full before placement. Book Levy is applicable for Secondary only and must be paid in full before school fees. Books are loaned/leased to students and belong to the school; books must be returned in the same condition; lost or damaged books must be replaced or paid for by the parent or guardian. 3. Payment of fees: School fees should be paid according to the stipulated school installment plan. 4. Non-refundable items: The registration fee, development fee, and book levy are non-refundable. 5. Tuition timing: School fees may be paid in full before the beginning of the term. 6. Language of instruction: The school is an English-medium school. 7. Contacts: Phone numbers are 3900261, 3903697, and 7634504; Email is admin@newtonschoolsite.com; Address is Block 6, Lot 39971, Gaborone, Botswana.
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