OUR HISTORY
Lechwe school was founded in 1977 in a local church hall. It started as a Primary School with 40 learners and 4 staff members. The first Principal was Mrs. E. O'Mahoney.
In 1992 it was expanded to incorporate a Secondary School section. Various buildings were added through the years and in 1996 the first A-level classes were introduced and in that same year boarding facilities were established
The school follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Cambridge Primary Syllabus (CPS) in the primary school and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) and Cambridge Assessment International Education syllabus for the secondary section both of which take our locality into account.
To be a part of a long term and lasting solution to social problems that are related to lack of proper education, such as racism, nationalism, drug and substance abuse, rise of juvenile crime and aggression, and the destruction of the environment and resources of our planet.
The Founding Principles of the School
To provide a high quality education, a safe, healthy and encouraging learning Environment through new learning pedagogy, to assist children in developing their natural gifts and innate talents that they each possess as well as supporting areas of challenge.
Lechwe education is through the medium of English Language whilst using the above syllabi adapted for use in Zambia, promoting true international learners in a world which is becoming ever more interdependent and interrelated.
To be a part of a long term and lasting solution to social problems that are related to lack of proper education, such as racism, nationalism, drug and substance abuse, rise of juvenile crime and aggression, and the destruction of the environment and resources of our planet.
To Involve and assist parents/guardians in their responsibility of raising the future generation.
Cambridge progress testing is utilised in all age groups to ensure that all learners succeed by addressing any areas of concern. In Form 5 our learners sit for International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and in the Sixth Form they complete the General Certificate of Education examinations (A Levels).
About Lechwe
The school follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Cambridge Primary Syllabus (CPS) in the primary school and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) and Cambridge Assessment International Education syllabus for the secondary section both of which take our locality into account. The World renowned and respected GL Assessment at CAT 4 level are regularly conducted. Lechwe School is a proud center of SAT, ABRSM, and IELTS examinations.
Get In Touch
P. O. Box 20830, Kitwe, Zambia
Cnr Namwala Avenue/Kuomboka Drive Parklands
+260 212 227040
+260 212 222530
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