About Company
Overview
Phakalane English Medium Schools (PEMS) is a private, co-educational institution offering Pre‑Primary, Primary, and Secondary education in Gaborone. It has three campuses:
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Two campuses (Pre‑Primary, Primary & Secondary) located in Phakalane.
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A dedicated preschool campus in Metsimotlhabe .
Academic Curriculum & Programs
Pre‑Primary & Primary (Pre‑School to Standard 7)
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Emphasizes a child-centered, holistic education with phonics-focused THRASS—covering literacy, handwriting, reading, spelling—alongside numeracy, fine & gross motor skills, and social‑emotional development .
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Students progress through the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), overseen by the Botswana Examination Council .
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Core subjects include:
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English, Setswana, French, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Art, PE, Music, Agriculture, Social/Cultural Studies, Religious & Moral Education .
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Secondary School
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Offers the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum via Cambridge International Education, preparing learners for global university admission.
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Focuses on communication, confidence, and global citizenship with a well-rounded academic and extracurricular experience .
Campus Experience & Extracurriculars
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PEMS fosters tranquil, learner‑friendly campuses, designed to reduce urban distractions while providing holistic growth environments .
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Active extracurricular offerings include:
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Sporting facilities: an affiliated table tennis club under the Botswana Table Tennis Association .
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Regular Prize Giving Ceremonies celebrating achievements in academics, sports, and arts .
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Lively cultural and social events, such as colourful school-wide celebrations .
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Contact & Locations
| Campus | Address | Phone | ||
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| Pre‑Primary & Primary | Plot 21475 Magang Ave, Phakalane | +267 390 7010 | +267 74 167 246 | pems@phakalaneinternational.co.bw pems.ac.bw+1jobs4bw.com+1 |
| Preschool | Plot 3380, Metsimotlhabe | +267 391 4370 | +267 74 073 666 | metsimotlhabe@phakalaneinternational.co.bw |
| Secondary | Plot 74128 School Rd, Phakalane | +267 397 5991 | +267 72 690 347 | pems@phakalaneinternational.co.bw |
Admissions & Reputation
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Known for being academically among the top schools in Botswana.
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Maintains a holistic approach, blending academic excellence with cultural, social, and physical development .
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Admissions are open throughout the year, with affordable fees and streamlined registration .
Summary
PEMS offers a structured pathway from phonics-based foundational learning to internationally recognised secondary qualification (IGCSE). The schools excel in fostering academic success while nurturing well-rounded students through extracurriculars like table tennis, cultural festivals, and award ceremonies—all within serene and focused campus environments.