Overview

Acacia School, also known as Acacia International School, is located in Livingstone, Zambia. It is a co-educational preschool and primary school that offers classes from playgroup through Grade 7. The school positions itself as one of the leading options for early childhood and primary education in the region.

Curriculum & Academics

Acacia follows a blended curriculum, combining the Cambridge International Curriculum with the Zambian National Curriculum.

Early years (playgroup, nursery, reception) are taught using the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Primary years cover core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, along with ICT, Social Sciences, Chitonga, French, Music, and the Arts.

Teaching emphasizes inquiry-based learning while staying rooted in Zambian culture, history, and geography.

The school highlights consistently strong results in Grade 7 national exams, with students often achieving top division passes.

Facilities & Extracurriculars

The school campus is described as spacious and well-equipped, with purpose-built classrooms, modern teaching tools, and internet access. Key facilities include:

A 25-meter swimming pool

Sports fields

Arts and music spaces

Extracurricular activities include drama, music, dance, and various clubs. Boarding is available, with both full and casual options for students who may need accommodation.

Strengths & Unique Features

Strong academic results in national exams

Blended curriculum offering both international exposure and local grounding

Small class sizes and personalized attention

Family-oriented, supportive learning environment

Boarding flexibility for families who need it