Commonly known as BMIS, Bishop Mackenzie International School in Lilongwe is a coeducational, non-denominational day school distinguished as a complete International Baccalaureate continuum school in Malawi. It educates students across primary, middle, and senior school levels through the integrated IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes on its Barron Avenue campus. This seamless, globally recognized academic journey makes it a standout choice for families seeking a rigorous, internationally transferable education in the capital.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Warm, tight-knit community with supportive parents, engaged students, and collaborative colleagues.
- Accredited full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP) situated on an expansive, green campus.
- Family-friendly work-life balance, generally good teacher housing, and reasonable extracurricular commitments.
Negatives
- Currency and remittance volatility, with pay impacted by local currency devaluations and forex/transfer delays.
- Infrastructure and security challenges, notably residential theft concerns, power outages, and unreliable internet.
- Address
- Barron AveLilongweMalawi
- Website
- http://bmis.mw
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Malawi (+265) +265 175-6364
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 547
- Faculty
- 71
- Students
- Coeducational
- Religious affiliation
- Non-denominational
