About Company
Legae Academy, a well-regarded independent secondary school in Gaborone, Botswana:
🎓 Overview & Philosophy
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Founded in 1992, Legae Academy is a co‑educational day school offering Forms 1–6 (ages 11–21) with around 600 students.
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Its name, Legae, means “home” in Setswana—reflecting a nurturing environment—and its motto “Every Child Is Yours” underscores a communal approach to raising students.
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Fully registered with Botswana’s Ministry of Education and accredited by AISA and BAPS.
🌍 Mission & Vision
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Mission: Provide a holistic, world-class, internationally recognized education while instilling excellence and strong values.
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Vision: Cultivate responsible, lifelong learners equipped for future challenges, and foster learning-enabling teaching environments.
📚 Academics & Curriculum
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Follows the Cambridge International IGCSE and GCE A-Level curriculum, offering globally recognized academic tracks.
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Prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE exams at the end of Form 5 (October/November), with optional May/June sessions.
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A broad subject range includes Sciences, Mathematics, Languages (English, Setswana, French), Humanities, Computer Science, Agriculture, Art & Design, Accounting, and more.
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Strong track record: excellent IGCSE pass rates and recipients of “Top in the World” awards.
🏫 Facilities & Extracurriculars
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Campus features include: 16 classrooms; 5 science labs; 2–3 computer rooms; art studios; library with internet; large multi-purpose hall; infirmary; sickbay; 25 m swimming pool; sports fields; agriculture plots; tuck shop.
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Student-teacher ratio around 18:1.
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Rich extracurricular life: multiple clubs (debate, chess, environment, dance, Bible, peer counselling), competitive sports (basketball, athletics, swimming, agricultural projects), community service.
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Example: the U19 Marimba band recently participated in a festival in South Africa.
🛡️ Quality & Recognition
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Legae was the first school in Botswana to receive the Arch of Europe Gold-quality award (1998), and later accolades included “Golden Star for Management Merit” and “Worldwide Quality XXI Century” awards.
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The school’s infrastructure, governance, and management have been praised in Ministry inspection reports .
💰 Admissions & Fees
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Fees (as of 2025): ~88,500 BWP/year for Forms 1–5; A‑level fees around 104,000 BWP/year, payable by term or semester .
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Additional charges include registration, development levy, and security deposit.
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Admissions office can be reached at +267 392 4333 or tm.jacobs@legaeacademy.co.bw
📌 Summary
Legae Academy is a mature, internationally accredited institution known for its Cambridge-based curriculum, strong academics, robust facilities, and diverse extracurricular and community programs. It balances global educational standards with affordable access and local cultural roots, making it a popular choice for both Batswana and international families.