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International Maarif Schools of Lusaka

Zambia, Lusaka

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational, Day School, Boarding School
Opened 2025
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum International Curriculum, Cambridge International
Taught languages English, Turkish, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

International Maarif Schools of Lusaka is operated by the Turkish Maarif Foundation, offering Cambridge English certification alongside an international curriculum with Turkish language instruction and dormitory facilities.

Plot 2754 Lake Road, Kabulonga, Lusaka, Zambia

The Essentials

International Maarif Schools of Lusaka has instruction in English.

Location
Plot 2754 Lake Road, Kabulonga, Lusaka, Zambia

Type
Co-educational Day and Boarding School

Country affiliation
Affiliated with Türkiye Maarif Vakfi (Turkish Maarif Foundation) as part of the International Maarif Schools network.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Nursery uniforms include golf T-shirts, PE wear, tracksuits, an activity apron, and a waistcoat/short pants set. Primary and Secondary uniforms include pants, golf T-shirts (short and long-sleeved), PE T-shirts, tracksuits, hooded jackets, and skirts. Uniform prices are published for Nursery, Primary, and Secondary levels.

Food Options
The school has a Food Menu and a Monthly Meal Menu.

Governance and Ownership
The Turkish Maarif Foundation governs the school.
Academics

International Maarif Schools of Lusaka teaches International Curriculum, Cambridge International.

Curriculum
Maarif education is based on the national curriculum of the country in which it operates. International programs recognized by leading educational institutions are applied where necessary and with government approval. The Turkish Maarif Foundation focuses on education research and development and has created its own international curriculum called International Maarif (IM). IMS Lusaka implements the IM framework alongside the host-country curriculum. This approach integrates local requirements with international standards.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Orientation Services are specialist-led and support self-knowledge, with guidance staff trained in counseling and guidance to help pupils navigate educational and professional opportunities. The program attends to cognitive, affective and psychomotor development and aims to foster a professional conscience. Social and Cultural Activities support social and emotional development through visiting cultural sites, student clubs, performances, and collaborative projects that build communication, responsibility, teamwork and social integration.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Cambridge English is an authorized center for Cambridge English exams at IMSL, enabling English-language assessment and study within the Maarif program.

Mental Wellbeing
Professional development for teachers includes psychological counseling and guidance, reinforcing access to counseling and guidance for students. Orientation Services focus on the cognitive, affective and psychomotor development and staff are trained in counseling and guidance to support mental wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
IMSL Lusaka is part of the International Maarif Schools network operated by the Turkish Maarif Foundation. The school is located at Plot 2754 Lake Road, Kabulonga, Lusaka, Zambia. The Turkish Government contributed to Zambia's education sector through the establishment of three Maarif schools and two dormitories, with IMSL opening as part of this initiative on March 27, 2025. IMSL was officially handed over to the Turkish Maarif Foundation on April 6, 2025.

Community
Social and cultural activities are a significant part of life at IMSL Lusaka. They include visits to cultural and historical places and social institutions, student clubs, study projects, graduation days, ceremonies, publications, and commemorations. They also feature musical, theatrical and poetry performances, sports tournaments, exhibitions, fairs, scouting, and youth camps.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Laboratories and libraries are provided as part of educational support. Spaces for sport and artistic centers are created for school activities. Maarif Schools are built to international standards with spaces for social life and easy interaction, providing a cultural bridge between Turkey and the host country. Boarding is possible where conditions permit.

Sports Facilities
Spaces for sport are provided as part of educational activities. The design includes spaces for social life that accommodate athletic activities and interaction. Maarif Schools are built to include spaces for social life and easy interaction, which support sports and physical education.

Academic Facilities
Laboratories and libraries are part of the educational support facilities. Education Technologies, Teaching and Learning Materials are renewed and developed to support high-quality education, including printed, visual, auditory and digital materials. The Turkish Maarif Foundation selects teaching programs, learning methods and educational tools and equipment, considering curriculum requirements and technological development.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Social and cultural activities consist of visiting cultural and historical places, visiting social institutions, student clubs, study projects, graduation ceremonies, school journals, musical performances, theatrical performances, poetry performances, folk games, sports tournaments, information competitions, skill workshops, conferences, and symposiums, signature days, fairs, exhibitions and kermes, scouting and youth camps. The activities aim to develop harmony with social rules, culture of common life, effective communication, responsibility, altruism, entrepreneurship, aesthetic development, understanding of civilization and socialization.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school operates across nursery, primary, secondary and higher levels. Cultural centers, study centers and courses for continuing education extend learning beyond the regular program. Publication activities include the development, production and publication of educational contents and programs, and the organization of colloquia, conferences and workshops. Scholarships are awarded and housing is provided for students and staff.

Arts & Creative
Musical performances, theatrical performances and poetry performances form a core part of social and cultural activities. School journals, workshops, exhibitions and kermes provide outlets for visual and creative expression. Cultural visits to cultural and historical places support artistic exploration and appreciation. Students engage in folk games, information competitions and skill workshops that foster creativity.

Cultural & Language
Visiting cultural and historical places and visiting social institutions are components of social and cultural activities. Student clubs and study projects promote intercultural understanding and cultural awareness. Special days for graduation, ceremonies and commemoration are part of the program. The program supports cultural development and social interaction through a range of events.

Social & Hobbies
Student clubs provide social and recreational outlets for learners. The program includes folk games, sports tournaments, scouting and youth camps. Study projects, information competitions, skill workshops and school journals are also part of the social program. These activities encourage teamwork, creativity and personal interests.

Community & Service
Visiting cultural and historical places and visiting social institutions connects students with local communities. Altruism and entrepreneurship are highlighted as values in Maarif Schools' social development approach. School journals, ceremonies, and community-focused events help foster a sense of civic responsibility. Scouting and youth camps provide experiences that engage students with service and community life.

Leadership & Professional
Career Follow-up and Guidance System supports graduates' career plans. The school's publication and content development programs provide professional development opportunities. Organizing colloquia, conferences and workshops fosters professional skills and collaboration with educational institutions. Participation in study projects and leadership activities through school journals and projects develops leadership and communication skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports tournaments are among social and cultural activities. Folk games and scouting/youth camps provide physical activity and outdoor experiences. These activities promote physical fitness, teamwork and social well-being. The program supports overall wellbeing through active recreation and community engagement.
Languages

Language Provision
Turkish language courses are offered as compulsory or optional according to the official programs of the host country. Turkish teaching is supported by extracurricular activities and practical usage opportunities. The Foundation aims for Turkish language mastery at B2 level for high school graduates and operates a central examination to certify Turkish proficiency using the European Language Portfolio (ELP). Cambridge English exams are administered at IMS Lusaka as an authorized Cambridge Exam Center.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions Open provides a Pre-Registration Form for prospective families. The form collects: School Name, Language Skills, Educational Status, Country, Computer Skills, and Diploma. The School Name field shows a prefilled option 'Maarif Schools of Lusaka - Türkiye Maarif Okulları' in the Your School Select section. The form includes a Submit button labeled Apply and requires consent to the privacy policy before submission.
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