Windhoek International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- US High School Diploma
About
Not-for-profit international school in Windhoek, Namibia, founded in 1990. Coeducational, ages 3 to 18, English language of instruction. Offers the IB PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme and is accredited by NEASC. Graduates receive a USA High School Diploma.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
430
Language
English
Type
International school
- Nationalities
- 50
- Founded
- 1990
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
Admissions
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- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Sibling discount
- 25% for the third child and 50% for the fourth child of concurrently enrolled legally documented siblings; applies to tuition only
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
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
US high school diploma
Grades 9–12 · Ages 14–18
Awarded when a student completes the required credits of a US-style high school; universities look at GPA, courses and test scores together.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Outdoor education
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- Accreditations
- NEASC, IB
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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