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Willow International School

Mozambique, Maputo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese
Fees MZN 275,400 - 388,200
Ages 4 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Portuguese, Turkish, French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Willow International School in Matola, Mozambique, serves 1,500 students aged 4 to 17 across Kindergarten, Primary, and secondary campuses. The school offers a dual curriculum: the national Advanced Diploma Program (ADP) with science and math taught in English, alongside the Cambridge curriculum (Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels). Willow has been a Cambridge exam centre (MZ026) since 2011 and gained Cambridge International School status in 2018. Established in 2003 by the Willow Association, the school began in Maputo and expanded to a second campus in Maputo Costa do Sol in 2015; the Matola campus opened in 2008. The campus features modern laboratories and a library, EduPage for progress tracking, and career guidance, university admissions support, scholarships, Olympiads, and alumni services. Portuguese terminology is integrated in the ADP final term to support national exams, while Cambridge language development promotes international-mindedness. Extracurriculars include Music, Reading, Debate, range of sports.

Av. Samora Machel, Road no 2967, Matola, Mozambique (Open Location Code 3C9W+J5X)

The Essentials

Willow International School has 1,500 pupils, instruction in English, Portuguese.

Location
Two campuses in Maputo: Matola Campus at Av Samora Machel, Road No. 2967, Matola, Mozambique; and Maputo Campus at 2233 Major Cândido Mondlane, Costa do Sol, Maputo, Mozambique.

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary (Grade 1–6); Secondary (Grade 7–12) with Secondary Girls and Secondary Boys campuses.

Type
Co-educational at Kindergarten and Primary; Secondary is single-sex with separate Girls and Boys campuses.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is required; fees do not include uniform.

Food Options
Lunch is available and mandatory for enrolment; lunch fees are listed in the admission details.

Governance and Ownership
Willow International School was established by the Willow Association and is legally registered by the Mozambican Ministry of Education and Human Development.
Fees

Annual tuition at Willow International School ranges from MZN 275,400 to MZN 388,200 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrolment Fees
- Matriculation / enrolment (one-time) fee: 35,000.00 MZN. Breakdown shown in admission material: Registration 20,000.00 MZN; Textbooks/handouts or admission & books charge shown in pages as 15,000.00 MZN (Primary & Secondary) and as 35,000.00 MZN in the Kindergarten entry.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual totals, MZN)
- Kindergarten (Toddler / Kinder 1 & 2): 91,800.00 MZN per term — Annual total 275,400.00 MZN. Enrolment fee: 35,000.00 MZN. Lunch (annual): 28,500.00 MZN.

- Primary — Grades 1–3: 104,100.00 MZN per term — Annual total 312,300.00 MZN. Matriculation/Enrolment fee: 35,000.00 MZN. Lunch (annual) for Grades 1–3: 23,000.00 MZN.

- Primary — Grades 4–6: 115,900.00 MZN per term — Annual total 347,700.00 MZN. Matriculation/Enrolment fee: 35,000.00 MZN. Lunch (annual) for Grades 4–6: 27,000.00 MZN.

- Secondary — Grades 7–12 (National curriculum): 121,250.00 MZN per term — Annual total 363,750.00 MZN. Matriculation/Enrolment fee: 35,000.00 MZN. Lunch (annual): 27,000.00 MZN.

- Secondary — IGCSE pathway: 126,450.00 MZN per term — Annual total 379,350.00 MZN.

- Secondary — A & AS Level pathway: 129,400.00 MZN per term — Annual total 388,200.00 MZN.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard payment schedule is three instalments with due dates shown as: 16 January; 05 April; and 05 August. Instalment amounts correspond to the per-term figures above (three equal instalments = annual total). Enrolment/matriculation and lunch fees are mandatory at enrolment. A 5% discount is noted for full advance payment and a 5% sibling discount is noted in admissions material (dates for the advance-payment discount are shown on the published admission pages).

Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed. The school is presented as a day school (no boarding provision shown).

Other costs and recurring charges
- Lunch: annual lunch charges applied by grade as stated above; lunch is mandatory for enrolment.
- Textbooks / Admission & Books charges: shown as a separate component in the matriculation/enrolment breakdown (see amounts above).
- Transport, uniform, national exam fees, and Cambridge (examination) fees are not included in the tuition figures and are listed as additional costs.
- Any mandatory or optional extra-tuition or Saturday tutoring arrangements are described separately from tuition and may carry separate charges.

Refunds / cancellations
- No explicit refund, withdrawal, or fee-cancellation policy is published on the school's published admission and fee pages. For questions about refundability of any fee (registration, term fees, or other charges) contact the school's accounting office.

Fee payment options
- Specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer, local card, international credit card, online payment portal) are not specified on the published fee and admissions pages. Contact the accounting office (contabilidade@willow.org.mz or the accounting phone number listed) to confirm accepted payment methods and details for bank transfers or card payments.

Mandatory items and discounts
- Matriculation/enrolment and annual lunch charges are mandatory for enrolment. A 5% discount for full advance payment and a 5% sibling discount are indicated on admissions material (dates for advance-payment discounts are shown on the published pages).

Short note about the available published information
- The admission and fee pages list detailed per-term and annual tuition figures by division and list mandatory enrolment and lunch charges, instalment dates, and some discounts. The pages do not provide a published refund/cancellation policy or specific payment-method instructions; the school's contact details (accounting phone and email) are provided for billing and payment enquiries.
Academics

Willow International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 4 to 17.

Curriculum
Balanced curriculum including the Advanced Diploma Program (ADP)—a national curriculum with science and math taught in English—and the Cambridge curriculum. Willow International School is a Cambridge exam centre (MZ026) since 14 December 2011 and gained Cambridge International School status on 27 June 2018.

Higher Education Progression
Alumni Services provide university admissions support and career counseling, including partnerships with Edulink Consultancy for higher education opportunities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes emotional and social development as part of a holistic education.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Science and math are taught in English within the Advanced Diploma Program.

Mental Wellbeing
The school supports wellbeing through a focus on emotional and social development as part of its holistic approach.
Parent Experience

History
Willow International School was established in 2003 in Maputo by the Willow Association. The first campus was built in Matola in 2008, and a second campus opened in Maputo's Costa do Sol area in 2015. The school is legally registered by the Ministry of Education and Human Development and serves about 1,500 students aged 4 to 17. It offers the Advanced Diploma Program (ADP), a national curriculum with science and math taught in English, and the Cambridge curriculum. It was designated as a Cambridge exam centre (MZ026) on December 14, 2011, and gained Cambridge International School status on June 27, 2018. Willow features distinct buildings for Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary Girls, and Secondary Boys, serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Community
Africa Day and Cultural Diversity Day are events in Willow's Activities. Sports For Life promotes teamwork, resilience, and a healthy lifestyle. Activities also include School Clubs and Educational Trips.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Willow International School Matola has distinct buildings for Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary Girls, and Secondary Boys, serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. It provides a learning environment with modern facilities and comprehensive academic support. It offers a dual curriculum of National and Cambridge programs. EduPage tracks student progress and facilitates communication. Modern laboratories and a library support hands-on learning and research, and career counseling, university admissions support, clubs and activities, scholarships and Olympiads, and alumni services contribute to student development.

Sports Facilities
Playing Courts are dedicated sports areas for each section. They support physical education and school sports activities across the student body. The playing courts are part of the campus life and well-being amenities. The sports facilities integrate with other learning spaces to promote a balanced education.

Academic Facilities
Willow International School offers a Dual Curriculum: National and Cambridge to cater to diverse educational needs. Highly qualified faculty consist of experienced national and international teachers. EduPage is used to track student progress. Need-based extra lessons provide personalized academic support for students. Learning & Research Spaces include modern laboratories (science and computer labs) and a library to support hands-on learning and research. Cambridge curriculum is used, including the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP) in primary.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Clubs & Activities include various student-led clubs for skill development. Scholarships & Olympiads provide opportunities to participate in national and international competitions. Alumni Services include alumni gatherings and support for university applications and career pathways. Career Counseling provides guidance through Cidentify and MAPP for career planning. University Admissions Support is provided through Edulink Consultancy partnerships.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Advanced Development Program (ADP) integrates the national curriculum with STEM-focused courses taught in English. It blends the Integrated National Curriculum and STEM education to prepare students for local and international education pathways. In the final term, a Portuguese terminology module helps students understand national exam questions, with past papers and mock exams. IELTS, SAT, and TOEFL preparation is offered to support university readiness.

Arts & Creative
Creative Arts, Music, and Drama are offered. The primary curriculum includes opportunities in visual arts, musical training, and theatrical performances. There is a Music Club that provides opportunities to learn and perform musical pieces, and Dance is offered as an extracurricular activity.

Cultural & Language
Reading Club and Journalism Club foster reading and writing skills, with Debate also available as a language-related activity. The ADP includes a Portuguese terminology module in the final term to assist with national exams, while the Cambridge curriculum guides language development and international-mindedness.

Social & Hobbies
Sports and Physical Development is a core part of Willow's program, with a well-rounded physical education curriculum. The School Clubs include Football, Basketball, and Volleyball as part of the sports offerings, along with Chess and Dance as additional extracurricular activities. Students engage in various clubs that promote teamwork, discipline, and personal growth.

Community & Service
Civic Education is listed among extracurricular activities to support social awareness and community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Holistic Growth includes leadership programs as part of Willow's extracurricular offerings, contributing to students' leadership development and personal growth.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and Physical Development contribute to a healthy lifestyle, complemented by Personalized Student Support & Well-Being, which provides individualized guidance, mentorship, and emotional well-being initiatives to support each student.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include Portuguese, English, Turkish, and French. English is the language of instruction in the Advanced Diploma Program, with science and mathematics taught in English. The curriculum aims to develop communicative competence in languages other than the mother tongue.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Pre-application form. Complete the online pre-application form by entering the student's name, date of birth, gender, applying grade, current grade, and current school, and by providing mother's and father's contact details. The form includes sections for the student's details and the parents' information, ending with a Submit button. 2. Required documents. Each admission level requires specific documents: Student's ID, two photos, Parent's ID, certificate of residence, medical report, reports from the previous school, a certificate of equivalence for foreign students, and a payment slip for the registration fee. Prepare and submit these documents to complete the application file. 3. Fees and initial charges. Enrolment fee is 35,000 MZN. Depending on level, additional charges apply: Kindergarten requires Admission and Books 35,000 MZN and Lunch 28,500 MZN; Primary requires Enrolment 35,000 MZN, Registration/Reservation 20,000 MZN, Lunch 23,000 MZN (Grade 1-3) or 27,000 MZN (Grade 4-6), and Admission/Books 15,000 MZN. Secondary requires Enrolment 35,000 MZN, Registration 20,000 MZN, Lunch 27,000 MZN, and Admission/Books 15,000 MZN. 4. Tuition installments and payment dates. Tuition is paid in three installments on January 16, April 5, and August 5. Installment amounts vary by level: Kindergarten Toddler/Kinder 1&2 = 91,800 MZN per installment (275,400 MZN total); Primary Grade 1-3 = 104,100 MZN per installment (312,300 MZN total); Primary Grade 4-6 = 115,900 MZN per installment (347,700 MZN total); Secondary Grade 7-12 = 121,250 MZN per installment (363,750 MZN total); IGCSE = 126,450 MZN per installment (379,350 MZN total); A/AS Level = 129,400 MZN per installment (388,200 MZN total). 5. Important notes and discounts. Fees do not include transport, uniform, national exam and Cambridge exam fees. A 5% discount applies for full advance payment if paid by January 16, 2025, and a 5% discount applies for each sibling. 6. Level-specific programs. Secondary admission includes pathways for Cambridge curricula with IGCSE and A/AS Level options, alongside the National Curriculum pathway where available. Kindergarten and Primary provide the listed fee breakdowns and required documents; Secondary provides the corresponding fee structure and the Cambridge versus national curriculum options as part of the admission choice.
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