International School Fees Zambia: Budget to Premium

Zambia (Lusaka, Ndola and other towns) has international schools from budget to premium – British, Cambridge and IB curricula. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice. Some schools quote in USD.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly ZMW 45,000–95,000 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly ZMW 110,000–185,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly ZMW 200,000–320,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher. Lusaka has the widest choice.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Lusaka International Community School (LICS) (certain programmes), Banani International School and Lechwe School can sit in the budget band. Primary often ZMW 55,000–95,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

Lusaka International Community School (LICS), International School of Lusaka (ISL) and Lechwe School are mid-tier examples. Primary often ZMW 120,000–185,000; secondary/IBDP can be ZMW 185,000–260,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

International School of Lusaka (ISL) (full programme), Lusaka International Community School (LICS) (senior years) and Chengelo School sit at the premium end. Primary can be ZMW 220,000–300,000 and secondary/IBDP ZMW 270,000–350,000+. Boarding adds to cost. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be ZMW 8,000–25,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add ZMW 20,000–55,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget ZMW 15,000–45,000+ per exam session.
• Currency: confirm ZMW vs USD.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams) and payment currency.

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