Overview

Legae Primary, also known as Legae English Medium Primary, is a private English-medium primary school in Botswana. It provides quality education in English from early grades, preparing students for higher education and helping them grow into responsible citizens.

History & Identity

The school has been established for over 40 years, making it one of the older private English-medium primary schools in the country. It was founded to address the shortage of quality English-medium education in Botswana. Legae Primary is closely connected to Legae Academy (secondary school), which many of its students eventually attend.

Mission, Vision, and Philosophy

Legae Primary emphasizes not only strong academics but also character development, moral values, and social responsibility. The school aims to create a safe, caring, and secure environment for learning. A key part of its mission is to make English-medium private education more affordable and accessible to families.

Curriculum & Programs

Instruction is delivered in English, and the curriculum is structured to prepare students for secondary education, including pathways into internationally recognized programs at higher levels. The school also offers non-academic supports, such as transportation services.

Size, Facilities, and Staff

Across the Legae education system (including primary and secondary), there are more than 700 students and around 60 teachers. Facilities include modern, technology-equipped classrooms and favorable student-to-teacher ratios to ensure quality learning.

Location & Contact

Legae Primary is based in Mogoditshane, near Gaborone, in Botswana’s Kweneng District. The institution also operates in close connection with Legae Academy, located in Gaborone.

Strengths & Considerations

Strengths:

Long-standing reputation and experience in private English-medium education.

Smooth transition from primary to secondary education within the same institution.

Focus on both academic achievement and social responsibility.

Modern classrooms and strong student-to-teacher support.

Considerations:

As a private school, tuition and other costs (such as uniforms and transport) are higher than government schools.

Admissions may be competitive due to limited spaces.

Extra services and fees may increase the overall cost of education.