What are the schools in Windhoek like?
When we asked about the schools in Windhoek, they said...
"I would have no hesitation in recommending Windhoek International School. Talented students have achieved excellent results in the IGCSE examination and in the IB Diploma programme and I am confident will continue to do so. Students with Special Educational Needs are given a great deal of support and encouragment. As a parent my experience and the experience of my son have been wholely positive," said one parent with children at Windhoek International School in Windhoek.
"Windhoek is home to a number of excellent international and bilingual schools. The International School of Namibia (ISN) is a private, non-profit school that offers an international curriculum for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. ISN is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the International Baccalaureate Organization, and offers a rigorous academic program that prepares students for success in college and beyond. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. The Windhoek International School (WIS) is another excellent international school in Windhoek. WIS is a private, non-profit school that offers an international curriculum for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the International Baccalaureate Organization, and offers a rigorous academic program that prepares students for success in college and beyond. WIS also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. The Windhoek Bilingual School (WBS) is a private, non-profit school that offers a bilingual curriculum for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the International Baccalaureate Organization, and offers a rigorous academic program that prepares students for success in college and beyond. WBS also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. Overall, Windhoek is home to a number of excellent international and bilingual schools that offer a rigorous academic program and a wide range of extracurricular activities," commented one expat when asked about in Windhoek.
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