We wish to remind you of the adjusted administration operations office hours during the June and July school holidays. During the holidays, the administration office will be open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please note that the school will be closed on public holidays.
We recommend using the administration car park if you need to visit the school. Below are some helpful school contacts for your reference:
Over his career in international education as a teacher, Coordinator, Athletic Director and Principal, Craig has accumulated a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering community engagement, making him the perfect fit for this pivotal role, connecting the curriculum to experiences outside of the classroom. Having spent the past 9 years here at ISL, Craig looks forward to inspiring students to become compassionate, active citizens dedicated to making a positive impact within our Zambian communities and beyond.
Apart from life at school, Craig enjoys being outdoors, gardening, camping and hiking, playing sports and the blues harp…not at the same time.
She holds a Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Wales, United Kingdom. She brings a wealth of experience emanating from teaching different year levels as well as having held positions of Upper Primary HOD and IBPYP Coordinator at ISL.
Grace embraces the programme's philosophy of promoting intercultural understanding and global citizenship. She recognizes the importance of equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world, and she actively incorporates international-mindedness into her classroom practices.
In her spare time, Grace enjoys travelling the world, reading and engaging in creative pursuits. She believes in the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle and seeks to inspire her students to pursue their interests and passions both inside and outside the classroom.
Larissa's career began with her pursuit of higher education, laying a strong foundation. She graduated from the University of Zambia, earning a Bachelor's degree in Education with a focus on literacy and languages. This educational experience granted her a deep understanding and knowledge in the field of education. Consequently, she gained a passion for continual learning.
Expanding her horizons beyond academia, Larissa has amassed 5 years of professional experience in a variety of positions. These include teaching, conducting research, and providing administrative support. This diverse background has sharpened her skills, making her a vital asset to the ISL community. Notably, her ability to adapt and thrive in various environments showcases her versatility and resourcefulness.
Outside of work, Larissa leads a fruitful and satisfying life. An enthusiastic reader, she finds solace and inspiration in exploring a wide range of books. Moreover, she indulges in baking and creating new recipes, expressing her creativity through culinary pursuits. Beyond her personal interests, Larissa is deeply dedicated to promoting child literacy, spending her spare time teaching children in her community to read.
Mwambi's journey with ISL has been marked by a consistent drive for excellence and professional growth. In his previous role as an IT Technician, he showcased his technical acumen, problem-solving skills, and dedication to maintaining high standards. As he steps into the IT Manager position, Mwambi is eager to leverage his extensive knowledge and passion for technology to further enhance ISL's IT infrastructure and security.
Outside of work, Mwambi is a dedicated chess player and coach, tennis enthusiast, basketball player, and swimmer, reflecting his strategic thinking and teamwork skills. His involvement in coaching highlights his passion for mentoring and developing talent in the community.
We are excited to announce the upcoming Random Acts of Kindness Week, taking place from February 19th to 23rd. This special week is dedicated to promoting kindness and backing a meaningful initiative.
This year's main aim is to raise funds for the UTH Children's Hospital, focusing on providing clean water and sanitisers in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 6.
There will be bake sales at big break on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday held by specific secondary year groups, as was sent out in the communication earlier this week. The donation bottles will also be available at lunchtime by the old tuckshop. Please encourage your child to bring baked goods on their assigned days and give them any spare notes/coins for donations throughout the week. Please read the attached letter.
Please encourage your child to support this valuable cause by giving them some money to participate in the activities organized by the Student Council.
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community,
We are excited to share the latest developments in our strategic planning process. We have slightly revised our school’s guiding statements as part of this ongoing effort. These revisions have been carefully crafted in alignment with the Council of International Schools (CIS) expectations.
Your input is invaluable to us as we strive to ensure that our guiding statements accurately reflect the values and aspirations of our school community. We welcome your comments, suggestions, and feedback on these revised statements and our draft Strategic Plan.
Thank you so much for all the generous donations of clothes and goods for the people recovering from cholera at the National Stadium. ISL made a large donation of goods this week but will continue to collect goods via boxes in the MPC or front office.
We want to share the annual calendar for our Monthly Parent Coffee Mornings (PCM) and HoS Updates meetings. These gatherings allow us to share essential school updates and developments and engage in meaningful conversations with you.
Meetings Details:
Click here to view the calendar and mark the dates in your calendar. We hope you join us for our upcoming Parent Coffee Morning on Wednesday, 21st February. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions.
As we bid farewell to 2023 and step into the promising embrace of 2024, we can't help but take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've had at the International School of Lusaka.
This past year has been a testament to the resilience, creativity, and unity that define our ISL community. Despite the challenges that the world presented, our students, parents, and dedicated staff have demonstrated unwavering commitment to excellence in education.
🌟 Student Achievements: Our students continue to shine bright, excelling not only academically but also showcasing their talents in sports, arts, and various extracurricular activities. Their achievements are a testament to their hard work, passion, and the supportive environment fostered within our school walls.
We are very proud to announce that our Diploma class of 2023 have once again beaten the world average of 30.24 points by achieving a pass rate of 32 points. Our top scorer is Arnav Khanna, who achieved the highest diploma score of 43, followed by Klara Boltar, who achieved a score of 40. We are extremely proud of these two students for achieving these excellent results. The average grade obtained by students who passed the Diploma is 5.03.
This cohort of pupils faced significant challenges, with their middle school learning heavily disrupted by COVID-19 and showed great resilience and character as they worked hard towards their rigorous Diploma programme. Thanks to their hard work, they have secured places to study at top universities such as Cambridge, Toronto, Sydney, and Nottingham Trent, among many others. We wish them good luck in their further studies.
We’re pleased to inform you that the 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner tickets are now available for purchase.
Please visit our front desk to purchase your tickets. Individual tickets are going for K950 and K10,000 for a table of 10.
ISL TURNS 60!
Come and celebrate with us!
ISL will hold a Birthday Party on Friday, 29th September 2023, to celebrate 60 wonderful years of providing quality education to the leaders of today and tomorrow.
The party will take place under the stars, within the school grounds.
Tickets will be available soon.
Save the Date!
Alex received his teacher training from University College London and holds an MA in Leadership from the same institution, as well as a BSc in Geography with International Studies from the University of Manchester. Alex has also recently completed his NPQSL, through which he undertook a 6-month secondment to SLT at Discovery College.
Alex is a keen traveller and reader, as well as an enthusiastic amateur photographer.
For her innovative research in applying mathematics to cultural heritage management, Dania was awarded a Graduate Internship with the Getty Conservation Institute in LA, California. Dania is the first Arab and only Egyptian to receive the “OR for Development Prize” from IFORS.
Ms El-Iraqi has been teaching mathematics for over 15 years, to undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students in various universities like the American University in Cairo, and to school students in different educational systems like the British (IGCSE), American (SAT) and IB systems.
Dania loves to read, travel, solve logical puzzles and fold origami with her two daughters.
She has been teaching for the past 5 years, spending 3 years teaching English, Music, Drama and Art in Barcelona, Spain, and the past 2 years working at Baobab College teaching English at middle school and IGCSE level.
Cecelia is a multi-passionate person, who among many things, loves to paint, play piano and guitar, go to the gym and work with humanitarian causes. She is happy and grateful to be joining the ISL team.
