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One World Academy Mozambique

Mozambique, Maputo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Portuguese, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Portuguese, English
Strengths Languages, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

One World Academy Mozambique is a low-cost private school in Bairro Eduardo Mondlane, Cidade da Maxixe, Inhambane. Founded in 2016 by Shaun Bissett, it offers a bilingual education from pre-K to 12th grade and blends Mozambican curricula with Cambridge Integration across Preschool to Upper Secondary. Preschool uses Portuguese as language with English exposure, and Cambridge Integration introduces English through songs, stories, and play. Primary and Lower Secondary combine Mozambican core subjects with Cambridge Integration, including English as a Second Language, Global Perspectives, Cambridge Maths and Cambridge Science, with National Exams and Cambridge-based evaluations each semester. Upper Secondary follows national curriculum streams with Cambridge Integration featuring Academic English for higher education readiness, Cambridge Global Perspectives-based research projects, and Career and College Readiness modules, along with Cambridge evaluations. Extracurricular life centers on community action and service, with student-led projects and the Global Social Leaders jury, Top 5 performers, International Children's Day celebrations for students globally.

Bairro Eduardo Mondlane, Cidade da Maxixe, Província de Inhambane, Mozambique

The Essentials

One World Academy Mozambique has instruction in Portuguese, English.

Location
Maxixe, Inhambane Province, Mozambique (Bairro Eduardo Mondlane, Cidade da Maxixe).

Stages
Preschool (Ages 2–5); Primary School (1st–7th); Lower Secondary (8th–10th); Upper Secondary / Pre-University (11th–12th).

Type
Low-cost private school
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Private school; founded by Shaun Bissett.
Fees
Application fees
- The school does not publish a specific application or non‑refundable registration fee amount for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- There is no publicly available breakdown of tuition by year group, term, or annual amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. No per‑term or per‑year tuition schedule is published in the school's public material or the industry directory entries reviewed.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school does not publish a standard billing schedule (termly/semesterly/annual payment dates), penalties, or formal payment terms in the publicly available information reviewed.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding programme or boarding fees are described in the school's public information; the school is presented as a day school without published boarding fee schedules.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- No published details were found for additional mandatory charges such as uniforms, textbooks, activity fees, transport, lunches, security deposits, or exam fees for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Refund information
- There is no publicly posted refund policy or published statements on refunds of deposits, registration fees, or tuition in the materials reviewed.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other)
- Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, mobile money) are not published in the public information reviewed.

Contact details for fee enquiries
- For direct, authoritative fee information and current fee schedules contact the school by email: info@oneworldacademymozambique.com or by phone: +258 86 335 8148. The school's postal location is Bairro Eduardo Mondlane, Cidade da Maxixe, Inhambane Province, Mozambique.

Summary of findings
- A review of the school's public profile and recognized school directories did not locate a published fee schedule or the requested line‑by‑line fee figures for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school's publicly available pages present program and contact information but do not list application fees, tuition by year group or term, billing schedules, boarding fees, other mandatory costs, refund rules, or accepted payment methods.
Academics

One World Academy Mozambique teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers a modern, bilingual education from pre-K through 12th grade. It uses an integrated Mozambican and Cambridge curriculum across Preschool to Upper Secondary. Preschool features Portuguese as the primary language with English exposure, and Cambridge Integration introduces English language through songs, stories, and play. Primary and Lower Secondary combine Mozambican core subjects with Cambridge Integration (English as a Second Language, Global Perspectives, Cambridge Maths and Cambridge Science) and assessments include National Exams and Cambridge-based evaluations each semester. Upper Secondary follows the Mozambican curriculum with national streams and Cambridge Integration (Academic English for higher education readiness, Cambridge Global Perspectives-based projects, and Career and College Readiness modules) with National Exams and Cambridge-based evaluations each semester.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are prepared for Mozambican higher education and international opportunities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Preschool program includes social-emotional skills as part of play-based learning. The Primary and Secondary curricula emphasize collaboration, critical thinking, and global perspectives through Cambridge Integration. English as a Second Language supports communication skills across grades, with higher-level academic English for higher education readiness in the Upper Secondary. Digital Literacy and Global Citizenship develop responsible, collaborative learning for a global mindset. The overall approach aims to cultivate compassionate, confident, and curious learners.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Cambridge Integration includes English as a Second Language with structured development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. In Preschool, English language is introduced through songs, stories, and play, with Portuguese as the primary language and English exposure. Primary and Lower Secondary provide more advanced English development and academic language through Cambridge curricula. Upper Secondary includes Academic English for higher education readiness and a Cambridge Global Perspectives research focus. English language support is integrated across grades to build English proficiency for global opportunities.
Parent Experience

History
One World Academy Mozambique was founded in 2016 by Shaun Bissett, a Peace Corps Volunteer who later taught at a Mozambican university. It began as a low-cost private school offering a modern, bilingual education from pre-K through 12th grade for the local community. The school upholds values such as integrity, respect, and brotherhood while maintaining high standards. It has grown into a learning community of students, educators, and families committed to shaping a brighter, more compassionate future.

Community
The school fosters a values-driven community guided by core principles including Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, and Community. Community life includes celebrations like International Children's Day and student-led community action projects, such as videos produced by high school students for the Global Social Leaders jury.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
One World Academy uses a blended Mozambican curriculum with Cambridge Integration across preschool to upper secondary. Preschool (Ages 2–5) emphasizes Early Childhood Development with play-based learning, social-emotional skills, and foundational language and math, with Portuguese as the primary language and English exposure. Primary School (1st–7th) follows the Mozambican Curriculum and adds Cambridge Integration: English as a Second Language, Global Perspectives, and Cambridge Maths and Science as enrichment. Lower Secondary (8th–10th) continues Mozambican studies with English development, Cambridge Science and Mathematics, and Digital Literacy & Global Citizenship. Upper Secondary / Pre-University (11th–12th) follows the national curriculum streams with Cambridge Integration including Academic English for higher education readiness, Research Projects aligned with Cambridge Global Perspectives, and Career and College Readiness Modules; assessments include National Exams and Cambridge-based internal evaluations each semester.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Community action projects are part of student life, with high school students presenting videos of their community action projects for the Global Social Leaders jury. The school recognizes top performers quarterly, highlighting the Top 5 performers for each quarter. International events such as International Children's Day are celebrated as part of school life. A photogallery showcases student life and activities across the campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
One World Academy uses an integrated Mozambican-Cambridge curriculum from preschool through upper secondary. Preschool emphasizes play-based learning and social-emotional development, with Portuguese as the primary language and English exposure; English is developed further through Cambridge Integration. Primary to Upper Secondary follow the Mozambican Curriculum enhanced by Cambridge Integration, including English as a Second Language, Global Perspectives, and Cambridge Maths and Science, with National Exams and Cambridge-based evaluations each semester. Upper Secondary adds Academic English for higher education readiness, Research Projects aligned with Cambridge Global Perspectives, and Career and College Readiness Modules, preparing students for Mozambican higher education or international opportunities.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual with Portuguese as the primary language of instruction and English exposure from early years. Preschool uses Cambridge Integration to introduce English through songs, stories, and play.

Community & Service
Community action is emphasized through student-led initiatives; high school students showcased community action projects via videos produced for the Global Social Leaders jury.

Leadership & Professional
Upper Secondary includes Career and College Readiness Modules to prepare students for higher education and professional pathways. The One World Academy Approach emphasizes English proficiency, critical thinking, creativity, and global readiness to equip graduates for international opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is a core subject in the Mozambican Curriculum at One World Academy, supporting physical development as part of a well-rounded education.
Languages

Language Provision
Portuguese is the core language of instruction under the Mozambican Curriculum. English is taught as a second language across the grades and is developed through Cambridge Integration, including Academic English for higher education readiness. In Preschool, English is introduced as exposure; in Primary and Secondary, English language development is reinforced through ESL and Cambridge programs. The curriculum combines Mozambican requirements with Cambridge standards to develop English proficiency and global competencies.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides bilingual education from preschool through upper secondary. Portuguese is the primary language of instruction in the Mozambican Curriculum, with English introduced as a second language and developed through Cambridge Integration.
School Events
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