John Mackenzie School – Overview

Name: John Mackenzie School (JMS)

Location: Francistown, Botswana (corner of Lobengula Avenue & Khama Street)

Type: Private, independent, co-educational, interdenominational school

Levels Offered: From Transition (Standard 0) through to A-Levels

History

Founded in 1899 by Reverend Nelson Fogarty of the Railway Mission

Originally called Francistown European School

Renamed in 1958 to honour John Mackenzie (1835-99), a Scottish missionary who advocated for the rights of the Tswana people

In 1994, a secondary section was added to serve Northern Botswana and surrounding communities

Curriculum & Academics

Follows the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum: Checkpoint, IGCSE, and A & AS Levels

Medium of instruction: English

Values, Mission & Environment

Motto: “The Best I Can”

Focuses on holistic education, nurturing academic excellence, character, moral values, inclusion, leadership, sports, arts, and community engagement

Multi-cultural and multi-denominational student body

Facilities & Contact

Two main divisions: Primary School and High School

Primary School: Tel +267 2412326 | Email: admin1@jmsprimary.ac.bw

High School: Tel +267 2419799 | Email: admin.high@jms.ac.bw