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Curriculum

estalozzi Education Centre prides itself on having a vibrant and culturally diverse student population. The school firmly believes in creating a sense of inclusivity and hospitality for all its students, regardless of their nationality or cultural background.

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Our primary focus is to provide every student with personalized attention and support, ensuring they can unleash their full potential. With a team of highly qualified teachers, we are committed to providing our students with an enriching and fulfilling learning experience.

Bamidele Akinbo

Head of School

A Place to Learn

The school has top-notch facilities comprising spacious classrooms, three fully-equipped science laboratories, a well-stocked library, three sports courts, two cutting-edge ICT Labs, and many other amenities. Additionally, the school boasts a highly competent and experienced teaching staff adept at delivering international and national curriculums. With a staff strength of over 70 teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio meets global standards, ensuring every student receives personalized attention.

Holistic Education

The power of lived experience

We believe that the best people to influence the advancement of policies, markets and communities in the developing world are those who truly understand the context of poverty.

A complete education

Education is not only about knowledge. It should also develop children’s powers of ‘Head,' ‘Heart’ and ‘Hands’ simultaneously - in other words, their minds, their characters and their practical life skills.

Child-centred care

Nurturing children’s emotional and physical well-being is essential to enable their social development and help create the compassionate leaders and change-makers our world needs

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Curriculum

By offering a wide range of academic programs, we can provide our students with a superior education and prepare them well for their future academic and professional endeavours.

At Pestalozzi Education Centre, we understand that a child’s early learning experiences play a critical role in their development. That’s why we go above and beyond to provide quality care and diverse experiences for our youngest students. Our “Bush Babies” program welcomes children over two years old who are potty-trained. Our program offers a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and explore with confidence. Meanwhile, our Reception program focuses on establishing firm foundations in literacy and numeracy.

Pestalozzi Education Centre is proud to offer the National Curriculum from grades 1 to 12, and we are a trusted centre for the ECZ examination.

Lower Primary

At Pestalozzi Education Centre enriched primary school curriculum builds a strong foundation for rigorous secondary education, exceeding the objectives set by the Zambia Education Curriculum Framework.

Core Learning Areas:

English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Expressive Arts

Enrichment Subjects:

Physical Education
Music
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
French

Upper Primary

The Upper Primary stage is a three-year program for Grades Five, Six, and Seven, culminating in an examination at the end of Grade Seven. Learners are prepared for the primary school leaving examination and attain a level Grade Seven certificate, a key requirement for progression to Grade Eight, equivalent to Level 1 certification of the Zambia qualification framework.

Core Learning Areas:

English
Mathematics
Social Studies
Information, Communication Technology (ICT)
Integrated Science
Special Paper 1 (Verbal Reasoning)
Special Paper 2 (Involving Non-verbal Reasoning problem solving)
Home Economics
Creative and Technology Studies

At the end of Grade Seven, learners sit for examinations in the core subjects. From Grade Five onwards, students are subject to School-Based Assessments (SBA), a model of continuous assessment whose achievement scores add to the final Grade Seven Examination. Much of the SBA is experiential learning, research, and hands-on project-based assignments.

Lower Secondary

The Lower Secondary School curriculum is a great opportunity for Grades 8 and 9 students to gain the knowledge and skills needed for their academic success. The diverse range of subjects provides a solid foundation for further studies.

Subjects offered:

English Language
Mathematics
Business Studies
Social Studies
Integrated Science
Computer Studies
Religious Education
Home Economics
Design and Technology
French

Upper Secondary

The Senior Secondary School program in Zambia provides an excellent opportunity for students to prepare for their future academic and professional endeavours. With a comprehensive curriculum based on the Ministry of Education syllabus, Grades 10 to 12 students receive the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in higher education.

Subjects offered:

English Language
Mathematics
Biology
Science
History
Geography
Commerce
Principles of Accounts
Civic Education
Computer Studies
French

At Pestalozzi Education Centre, we offer an exceptional international track that combines the world-renowned Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme (IBDP). By completing these two prestigious qualifications in just four years, our students are prepared to excel in over 10,000 universities worldwide. Join us to start your journey towards a successful future today!

Cambridge Primary Programme

Students in Grades 1 to Grades 6 can benefit from the Cambridge Primary programme, which offers a dynamic educational experience that fosters confidence, responsibility, and creativity. This globally recognized curriculum is designed to prepare students for academic achievement through its high standards and flexible methodology.

Core Learning Areas:

Mathematics,
English
Science
Music
PE
ICT & Art
French

Cambridge Secondary Programme

The Cambridge Lower Secondary programme is designed for Grades 7 to 9 students, building on their primary education and offering a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects as well as electives. It encourages students to discover new abilities, explore a wider world, and develop a global perspective, while being tailored to their specific needs and integrated with local and national curricula.

Subjects offered:

English
Mathematics
Science
English Language and Literature
French
African Studies / History
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Global Perspectives Enterprise
Arts – Visual Arts
Personal, Social, Health, and Community Education (PSHCE)
Physical Education

Cambridge AS/A Level

The Cambridge Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced (A) Levels are internationally recognized qualifications that prepare students for university education and beyond. They are designed for students typically aged 16 to 19 and are highly regarded by universities and employers around the world for their rigorous academic standards and comprehensive curriculum.

Subjects Offered:

Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Management
Mathematics: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics
Languages: English Language, English Literature
Humanities: History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology
Social Sciences: Economics, Business, Accounting
Creative Arts: Art and Design
Technology and Computing: Computer Science, Information Technology

Cambridge IGSE

The Cambridge IGCSE programme is available for Grades 10 and 11 students and is a globally recognized certification that readies them for future academic endeavors and careers. GCSE emphasizes the development of essential skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary connections. It serves as a foundation for higher-level programmes, such as A levels, and is the most widely used international qualification for students aged 14 to 16 years.

Subjects Offered:

Mathematics
English Language
Chemistry
Language – French (IGCSE) or Setswana (O Level)
Global Perspectives Enterprise
Personal, Social, Health and Community Education (non-examined) Sports (non-examined)

In addition, students are able to select subjects from:

English Literature
Physics
Biology
Information and Communication
Technology
Performing Arts

IB Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end, the organization works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

School mission
Pestalozzi Education Centre aims to develop children into well-balanced and responsible adults through a holistic approach of “Head, Heart and Hands”. We prepare our students to become the architects of their future and make a significant impact on the world through our national and international curriculums.

Pestalozzi Education Centre is an authorised IB World School that
offers the IB Diploma Programme, which is a challenging and balanced education for 16
to 19-year-olds preparing for university and life beyond school. The programme
emphasises physical, intellectual, emotional, and ethical development, with courses from
six subject groups, two languages, and a unique theory of knowledge course. Students
also undertake independent research and engage in creativity, activity, and service
activities. Top universities worldwide recognise the programme and include the Extended
Essay, Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, and Service components. For more
information, visit www.ibo.org.

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