Westwood International School
TISS Gold Tier School
Located in Gaborone, Westwood International School, widely known as WIS, is an established international day school providing education spanning Early Years, Primary, and Senior school levels. The school distinguishes itself in Botswana through its welcoming, multicultural learning environment tailored to meet the needs of both local and expatriate families. By offering a complete educational continuum from early childhood through secondary schooling, WIS provides students in the capital with a cohesive, internationally minded foundation.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Full IB continuum curriculum: Highly regarded by expat and local families for offering the complete International Baccalaureate framework (PYP, MYP, and DP), facilitating seamless global transitions.
- Diverse and multicultural environment: Praised by parents and staff for fostering a welcoming, culturally diverse, and inclusive school community in a safe setting.
- Extracurricular and holistic opportunities: Well-received for strong offerings across the arts, music, sports, and purpose-built campus facilities.
Negatives
- High cost of education: Frequently cited as one of the most expensive schools in Botswana, with high tuition fees and additional development levies.
- Leadership and administrative friction: Teacher reviews on overseas educator forums cite periods of administrative turnover and strained staff-management communication.
- Address
- P.O. Box 2446GaboroneBotswana
- Website
- www.westwoodis.com/
- Accreditations
- NEASC Accredited
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Senior school
