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The International School of Walvis Bay

Namibia, Walvis Bay

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The school at a glance
Fees NAD 6,750 - 42,300
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Afrikaans, Portuguese, German, French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The International School of Walvis Bay is an independent school in Walvis Bay, Namibia, founded in 2008 by parents with a shared vision. It delivers the Cambridge Curriculum, including IGCSE and Cambridge International A Levels, and is a registered Cambridge Assessment International Education centre. Learning is organised through timetabled LIVE classes each weekday from 8:00 to 13:00, supported by a dedicated learning management system and ISWB Digital, Cambridge's digital platform. The school emphasises connectivity between Namibian residents and a large international community, with students from Australia, Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa. Facilities include a School Hall for indoor activities such as gymnastics and table tennis, a Netball Court and the Atlantis Sport Field for soccer. Extracurriculars span chess, gymnastics, netball, soccer, table tennis and volleyball, alongside music, arts and choir. The school also runs community service initiatives, donating textbooks and stationery totaling over N$200,000 in three years. To date.

The Essentials

Location
86 Hage Geingob Street, Walvis Bay, Namibia.

Stages
The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A levels.

Type
The school is an independent school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Most students are Namibian residents; a large international contingent from Australia, Asia, Europe, Brazil, South Africa and other parts of Africa.

Country affiliation
Namibia

School day structure
Weekdays 08:00–13:00, live classes.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Independent school founded in 2008 by a group of dedicated parents.
Fees

Annual tuition at The International School of Walvis Bay ranges from NAD 6,750 to NAD 42,300 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- Registration and annual administration fees vary by programme. For ISWB Digital the schedule published for 2026 shows:
- For some programmes: Registration + Administration = N$ 1,190.00 + N$ 450.00 = N$ 1,640.00 per year.
- For other Key Stage programmes: Registration + Administration = N$ 1,250.00 + N$ 480.00 = N$ 1,730.00 per year.

Tuition fees by year group (ISWB Digital, 2026 fee schedule)

- Key Stage 1 (Year 1–3)
- Total cost per month: N$ 3,080.00.
- Total cost per annum: N$ 30,800.00.
- Per-term amount (calculated by dividing the annual tuition into three equal terms; the school year runs January–November): N$ 10,266.67 per term.

- Key Stage 2 (Year 4–6)
- Total cost per month: N$ 3,255.00.
- Total cost per annum (six subjects): N$ 32,550.00.
- Per-term amount (annual ÷ 3): N$ 10,850.00 per term.

- Key Stage 3 (Year 7–8)
- Total cost per month for six subjects: N$ 4,050.00.
- Additional compulsory Algebra: N$ 180.00 per month (N$ 1,800.00 per annum).
- Total cost per annum: N$ 40,500.00 (plus N$ 1,800.00 where Algebra applies).
- Per-term amount: N$ 13,500.00 per term (plus Algebra N$ 600.00 per term where applicable).

- IGCSE (Year 9–10 / IGCSE 1 & 2)
- IGCSE subjects are priced per subject: N$ 675.00 per subject per month for 10 months.
- Implied annual cost per subject (10 months): N$ 6,750.00.
- Per-term cost per subject (annual ÷ 3): N$ 2,250.00 per subject per term.
- Note: Cambridge exam registration and exam fees are excluded from these subject costs.

- AS / A Level
- AS/A level subjects: N$ 1,105.00 per subject per month for 10 months (implied annual N$ 11,050.00 per subject).
- Mathematics (A level) special rate: N$ 1,700.00 per month for 10 months (implied annual N$ 17,000.00).
- Per-term amounts (annual ÷ 3): AS/A level subject N$ 3,683.33 per term; Mathematics N$ 5,666.67 per term.
- Note: Cambridge examination registration and exam fees are excluded.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment options offered:
- Lump-sum at registration (annual payment) with a 5% discount.
- Two installments: 50% at registration; 50% on or before 5 June.
- Three installments: 35% at registration; 35% on or before 5 May; 30% on or before 5 August.
- Debit order over ten months (monthly debit order) with final payment date as specified by the school.
- Payments must show the student's full name.

- Fees explicitly exclude Cambridge exam registration and examination fees, textbooks and stationery; these must be budgeted and paid separately.

Boarding fees

- ISWB Digital operates as an online/digital Cambridge-accredited programme and does not list boarding provision; no boarding fees apply for the digital programme.

Other costs and compulsory extras

- Textbooks, stationery and Cambridge examination fees are additional costs and are not included in the tuition figures.
- Book rental, where offered, and specific kit items (for example a school t‑shirt) are separate charges in some cases; the 2026 fee documents note an adjustment related to t‑shirt purchases ("*Only applicable if no t-shirt was bought in 2025").
- Parents should budget separately for exam entry charges and any externally invoiced items (exam registration, exam invigilation, late-entry fees, etc.).

Refund and cancellation policy

- Once enrolled, the full course fee is payable and cancellation of the course is not permitted. No refunds are issued after enrollment.

Fee payment methods and bank details

- Accepted payment methods explicitly described include: lump-sum payment, instalments, debit-order (monthly) and bank transfer using the school bank account.
- Bank details shown for ISWB Digital payments (Bank Windhoek): Account number 8051311971, Branch code 481-872. Payments must clearly reflect the student's name.

Notes on amounts and calculations

- Per-term figures in this overview were calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by three equal terms (the school's Cambridge year runs January–November). Monthly figures published by the school are also shown where provided (many subject and programme fees are quoted as a per-month rate over a 10‑month billing period).
Academics

The International School of Walvis Bay teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
The school offers Cambridge Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A Levels and is a registered Cambridge Assessment International Education school.

Higher Education Progression
Students have the qualifications to study further at university.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The International School of Walvis Bay offers a broad range of social and cultural activities, including music and arts. It serves a diverse international community with Namibian residents and students from around the world. The school emphasizes social belonging and community, reflecting its global student body. Cambridge curriculum delivery uses a digital learning platform and timetabled live classes, supporting collaborative learning and peer engagement. Most students are Namibian residents, with a large contingent from Australia, Asia, Europe, Brazil, South Africa and other African countries.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers Cambridge IGCSE English First Language and English Second Language as part of its subject offerings.

Safeguarding
The school operates a Child Protection and eSafety Policy to protect the well-being of all children, aligned with Namibia's obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and other international agreements. The policy aims to protect children online and offline and includes procedures for reporting concerns, safeguarding training for staff, and a designated safeguarding lead. Online safety is addressed through guidelines for dealing with social media, cyberbullying, and appropriate use of technology; parental consent and privacy considerations are emphasized, including rules about posting photos or videos of children. Roles and responsibilities are defined for the Principal, Safeguarding Lead, teaching and support staff, a safeguarding lead, and a Child Protection Officer, as well as students and parents, with clear expectations for reporting and responding to concerns. Data and privacy protections reference FERPA and COPPA where applicable and outline procedures to protect student information and respond to incidents. The policy commits to ongoing monitoring, training, and updates to ensure safeguarding remains integrated with Cambridge International requirements.
Parent Experience

History
The International School of Walvis Bay is an independent school founded in 2008 by a group of dedicated parents with a vision. It offers the Cambridge Curriculum and is a registered Cambridge Assessment International Education school. The school is described as high achieving in academics and offers a wide range of social and cultural activities including music and arts. Most of the current students are Namibian residents, with a large contingent from Australia, Asia, Europe, Brazil, South Africa and various parts of Africa as well.

Community
The ISWB community is diverse and international. Most students are Namibian residents, with a large contingent from Australia, Asia, Europe, Brazil, South Africa and various parts of Africa. The school is rich in diversity and caters for the large international community with a wide range of social and cultural activities including music and arts.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Independent school established in 2008. Cambridge Curriculum is offered, including Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A Levels. Learning is delivered through timetabled LIVE classes every weekday from 8am to 1pm using a digital learning management system with substantial teacher contact time. ISWB uses digital technology to support learning through ISWB Digital. The student body includes Namibian residents and a large international community.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include a School Hall for indoor activities such as gymnastics, chess, and table tennis. A Netball Court is available on site. The Atlantis Sport Field is used for soccer. Volleyball and other activities are conducted in the School Hall.

Academic Facilities
Cambridge Curriculum is offered, including Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A Levels. Timetabled LIVE classes every weekday from 8am to 1pm are delivered with a structured program through a cutting-edge learning management system and substantial teacher contact time. ISWB is a registered Cambridge Assessment International Education school. ISWB Digital is Cambridge Digital Platform and operates as an extension of Cambridge education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include Chess, Gymnastics, Netball, Soccer, Table Tennis, and Volleyball.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the Cambridge curriculum, including Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A Levels. It is a Cambridge International Centre. Timetabled LIVE classes run every weekday from 08:00 to 13:00 and are supported by a learning management system with substantial teacher contact time.

Arts & Creative
The school provides a wide variety of social and cultural activities including music and arts. Choir is offered as an extracurricular activity. Music and arts participation is encouraged as part of student life.

Social & Hobbies
Choir, Netball, and Soccer are offered as extracurricular activities. Volleyball Days are organized as school events. KS2 hosts a Spelling Bee as part of school life.

Community & Service
The school donates textbooks and stationery to disadvantaged schools. Donated materials total over N$200,000 in the last three years.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports include netball and soccer for Years 4–6. Choir supports creative expression and wellbeing. Volleyball Days are scheduled as part of school events. Participation in sports and music promotes physical and social wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
ISWB offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A Levels. Compulsory subjects include English. Languages taught include English (First Language and Second Language) and English Literature; Afrikaans as a Second Language; German as a First Language and Foreign Language; Portuguese as First & Foreign Language; IsiZulu as a Second Language; and French is offered as a language option.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge Assessment International Education — Cambridge curriculum provider; ISWB is a registered Cambridge Assessment International Education school offering Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A levels.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the ISWB Digital Application Form. The form collects the student's personal details, the parents' contact details, and the course selection (KS1–KS3; IGCSE 1/2; AS/A Level). The Terms and Conditions are included and must be read and signed; the Terms govern the services and payment arrangements, including a debit order. Parental consent and contact details are collected as part of the registration.

2. Pay the registration fee and the first instalment to activate access. After payment, the student will be invited to join Google Classroom set up by the tutor, where all worksheets, videos, assignments and projects are posted. The student submits work via Google Classroom, and parents/guardians may be granted access for observation. The ISWB Digital course runs for ten months (36 weeks).

3. Provide the required information and join the digital classrooms. When registering for ISWB Digital, the student provides full names, cell phone number, and email. The tutor invites the student to join a Google Classroom for each enrolled subject and adds them to a WhatsApp group; if the student lacks a cell phone, the parent/guardian is added. You will be invited to join the classrooms after the registration fee and first instalment have been paid.

4. Cambridge platform and curriculum. ISWB Digital is a Cambridge Assessment International Education registered Cambridge Digital Platform, offering Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level subjects. The Cambridge Curriculum runs January to November and external examinations are set and marked by Cambridge. To take Cambridge exams, you must apply to an external exam center; you will receive guidance on the procedure.

5. Payment options and cancellation. There are four payment options: lump sum at registration; two instalments; three instalments; or a debit order over ten months, with final payment before the end of October. If payment is not received as agreed, you may be removed from the Classroom. If you cancel after registration, there is a one-month window during which you may cancel, but you will be liable to pay for the first four months; cancellation after four months may incur penalties.

6. Exam entry support. The school provides guidance on Cambridge exam entry for IGCSE and AS/A Levels; you apply to an external exam center to take the exams, and the school offers guidance on the procedure.
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