Bishop Mackenzie International School
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
Per yearUSD 11.9K–18.3K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Bishop Mackenzie International School is an IB World School in Lilongwe, Malawi, serving Pre-K to Grade 12. It offers the Primary Years Programme (authorised since 2011), the Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Students
532
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-K to Grade 5 | USD 11,855 |
| Grades 6-10 | USD 16,993 |
| Grades 11-12 (IB Diploma) | USD 18,270 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K to Grade 5 | USD 11,855 (about MWK 20.7M) |
| Grades 6-10 | USD 16,993 (about MWK 29.6M) |
| Grades 11-12 (IB Diploma) | USD 18,270 (about MWK 31.9M) |
Source: school website (bmis.mw) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- USD 132
- Capital levy
- USD 3,376
- Deposit
- USD 2,500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- School assessment, Eal test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
Arts
- Music
- Visual arts
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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Updated 2026-11-01
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