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Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English
Strengths STEM, Sport, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Lusaka Oaktree School offers a Cambridge curriculum framework for students from age 3 to 18. Preschool (3–5) feeds into Cambridge Primary (5–11), Cambridge Lower Secondary (11–14), Cambridge IGCSE (14–16), and Cambridge A/AS Levels (16–19). Instruction is delivered in English and follows Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and A Level pathways. The school emphasises 21st‑century skills through LOTS—Leadership And Excellence, Holistic Education, Service Learning, University Guidance, Learning Support, STEAM Education, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Service learning is embedded across programmes, and Counsellors help students plan next steps. Learning@LOTS provides Learning Support, University Guidance, and Counselling. Facilities include a Cambridge programme delivered across all stages and a library managed via Librarika. The school runs a broad extracurricular programme, including sports, with Leadership development and STEAM activities integrated into clubs and societies. The campus emphasizes wellbeing and personal development alongside academic progression. This combination supports confident learners prepared for higher education and citizenship.
Lusaka Oaktree School has 400 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Plot 397 Cassanova Clove, Off Kafue Road Makeni Lusaka, Zambia. The school is in the Makeni area of Lusaka, accessible via Off Kafue Road. Reach Us: +260955730037; communications@lusakaoaktree.school.
International school offering Cambridge curriculum.
Additional learning support
Learning Support is available.
Fees
Annual tuition at Lusaka Oaktree School ranges from ZMW 50,000 to ZMW 75,000 for 2026/27.
Academic year covered
The following fee schedule is the published school-fee structure for the most recent academic-year fee schedule available.
Application / registration and entrance fees
- Registration (non-refundable): ZMW 5,000 per new admission. - Assessment (entrance) fee: ZMW 500 per student. - Development fee: ZMW 3,500 per new admission. - Security deposit / family levy: ZMW 5,000 (per family). The security deposit is refundable subject to the school's withdrawal notice and condition requirements below.
Tuition fees by year group (term amounts and annual total)
- Early Learning / Baby Class: Term 1 ZMW 16,000; Term 2 ZMW 16,000; Term 3 ZMW 8,000; Annual tuition ZMW 40,000. - Pre‑School (Nursery, Middle classes): Term 1 ZMW 18,000; Term 2 ZMW 18,000; Term 3 ZMW 9,000; Annual tuition ZMW 45,000. - Reception: Term 1 ZMW 20,000; Term 2 ZMW 20,000; Term 3 ZMW 10,000; Annual tuition ZMW 50,000. - Cambridge Primary (CP1–CP6): Term 1 ZMW 24,000; Term 2 ZMW 24,000; Term 3 ZMW 12,000; Annual tuition ZMW 60,000. - Cambridge Lower Secondary (LS1–LS3): Term 1 ZMW 26,000; Term 2 ZMW 26,000; Term 3 ZMW 13,000; Annual tuition ZMW 65,000. - Cambridge IGCSE: Term 1 ZMW 30,000; Term 2 ZMW 30,000; Term 3 ZMW 15,000; Annual tuition ZMW 75,000. - Cambridge AS / A‑Levels: Term 1 ZMW 36,000; Term 2 ZMW 36,000; Term 3 ZMW 18,000; Annual tuition ZMW 90,000.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is charged as an annual fee but may be paid termly according to the following standard schedule: Term 1 (40% of annual tuition) due 1 August; Term 2 (40%) due 1 January; Term 3 (20%) due 1 April. - For new admissions the percentage payable depends on the term of admission: Term 1 admission — 40% (Term 1) / 40% (Term 2) / 20% (Term 3); Term 2 admission — 40% (Term 2) / 27% (Term 3); Term 3 admission — 34% (Term 3). If admission occurs after mid‑term, 50% of the ongoing term's fee is payable. - A 5% discount applies for advance (annual) payment of the full annual tuition. A 5% sibling discount is available (applied to the lower‑grade child/children). A 5% discount on Term 1 tuition is available to students who have completed at least one academic year at the school. Payment plans for returning students may be offered by the accounts office but attract a 10% levy. All late payments beyond due dates attract a 10% late fee levy. - Students whose fees are not paid by the start of term will be excluded from class; continued non‑payment for two weeks may result in removal from the register and forfeiture of deposit(s).
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed in the published fee schedule; no boarding fees are specified. Families should assume the school is day‑only unless a boarding fee schedule is provided separately.
Other costs and charges (not included in tuition)
- The annual tuition does not include uniforms, meals/tuck shop, field trips, stationery, or textbooks; these costs are additional and charged separately as they arise. Examination fees for Checkpoint, IGCSE and A‑Level/AS are not included and will be billed when applicable. Other incidental fees (activities, camps, transport, medical, optional trips) are charged in addition where applicable.
Refund information
- Security deposit: refundable provided one full term's written notice of withdrawal is given and no books or equipment are lost or damaged. - Term fees: non‑refundable if the student has attended any length of time in the term. A term fee that has been paid may be refunded only if the student does not attend at all during the term and a term's written notice of withdrawal is submitted.
Fee payment options and instructions
- Accepted payment method (published): bank deposit or bank transfer to the school's bank account. Parents/guardians must provide proof of payment to the Accounts office. The published bank details are: Bank: First National Bank; Account name: Lusaka Oaktree School; Account number: 62692539384; Branch: Makeni; Branch code: 260016; SWIFT: FIRNZMLX. No credit‑card payment method is listed in the published schedule.
Key administrative notes (enforcement and exclusions)
- Examination fees (Checkpoint/IGCSE/A‑Level) are charged separately. Payment plans or extended arrangements require accounts‑office approval and carry a 10% levy. Failure to pay on time can result in exclusion from classes and eventual removal from the register; deposits may be forfeited.
Academics
Lusaka Oaktree School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Cambridge Primary (ages 5-11); Cambridge Lower Secondary (ages 11-14); Cambridge IGCSE (ages 14-16); Cambridge A/AS Levels (ages 16-19); Preschool (ages 3-5). The Cambridge programme forms the formal academic framework. LOTS—Leadership And Excellence, Holistic Education, Service Learning, University Guidance, Learning Support, STEAM Education, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation—equips children with 21st Century skills to be future-ready. Service learning is an integral part of the Lusaka Oaktree School curriculum. Counsellors provide comprehensive guidance to prepare students for the next stage of their academic career.
Higher Education Progression
Counsellors provide comprehensive guidance to prepare students for the next stage of their academic career.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
LOTS follows a holistic education that focuses on physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social growth. Service Learning is integrated into the curriculum. Leadership Development is part of Learning@LOTS. A broad range of extracurricular activities supports students' social and emotional development. Counselling Service is available to support student wellbeing. University Guidance helps students plan future study and careers.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Remedial Support is designed to close gaps between what students know and what they are expected to know. Remedial programs for younger children focus on reading or math, while older students may include science and social studies. Language Support provides assistance to learners whose first or second language is not English, helping reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The Learning Support also includes enrichment programmes to extend learning beyond core curriculum. Inclusive education responds to each student's unique learning profile and distinct learning requirements.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language Support is extended to students whose first or second language is not English to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Language Support teachers develop learners' ability to use English effectively for practical communication. The language-friendly learning environment ensures students are accepted and valued. The program builds a solid foundation for future studies. It provides access to the curriculum by supporting English language development.
Mental Wellbeing
Counselling Service is available to support student mental wellbeing. Counsellors provide guidance to help students manage personal and academic challenges. Counselling operates within the Learning@LOTS framework, in concert with University Guidance and Learning Support. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to wellbeing that includes emotional and social development. The Learning@LOTS framework includes Counselling Service as a cornerstone of student wellbeing.
FAQs
What curriculum does Lusaka Oaktree School follow?
Cambridge Primary (ages 5-11); Cambridge Lower Secondary (ages 11-14); Cambridge IGCSE (ages 14-16); Cambridge A/AS Levels (ages 16-19); Preschool (ages 3-5). The Cambridge programme forms the formal academic framework. LOTS—Leadership And Excellence, Holistic Education, Service Learning, University.
What are the tuition fees at Lusaka Oaktree School?
Annual tuition fees range from 50,000 to 75,000 depending on the year group. **Academic year covered** The following fee schedule is the published school-fee structure for the most recent academic-year fee schedule available.
What age range does Lusaka Oaktree School serve?
The school serves students aged 3 to 18. Pre-school; Cambridge Primary; Cambridge Lower-Secondary; Cambridge IGCSE; Cambridge AS & A-Level Education.
Where is Lusaka Oaktree School located?
Plot 397 Cassanova Clove, Off Kafue Road Makeni Lusaka, Zambia. The school is in the Makeni area of Lusaka, accessible via Off Kafue Road. Reach Us: +260955730037; communications@lusakaoaktree.school.
Does Lusaka Oaktree School provide SEN support?
Remedial Support is designed to close gaps between what students know and what they are expected to know. Remedial programs for younger children focus on reading or math, while older students may include science and social studies. Language Support provides assistance to learners whose first or seco
What wellbeing support does Lusaka Oaktree School offer?
LOTS follows a holistic education that focuses on physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social growth. Service Learning is integrated into the curriculum. Leadership Development is part of Learning@LOTS. A broad range of extracurricular activities supports students' social and emotional
What languages are taught at Lusaka Oaktree School?
Language support is provided for students whose first or second language is not English, to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Language support aims to create a language-friendly learning environment where all children feel accepted and valued. Language support teachers work t
