- International School of South Africa
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International School of South Africa
The International School of South Africa follows the Cambridge curriculum which falls under the Cambridge Assessment International Education.
About ISSA
School Motto: “If it is important to the child, it is important to us”
Situated in the historic town of Mahikeng, capital of North West Province, the International School of South Africa is a co-educational day and boarding school which offers the full Primary and Secondary Cambridge International Curriculum from Grade 00 to A Level.
A Message From Our CEO / Headmaster
The International School of South Africa located in Mahikeng, follows the Cambridge curriculum which falls under the Cambridge Assessment International Education. We were the first school in South Africa to offer the Cambridge curriculum 32 years ago. In 2023 we rolled out the IEB curriculum which is administered by the Independent Education Board.
The school was founded by his Excellency Mr. Lucas Mangope, in 1989. His vision for establishing an International School was not purely based on providing education for expatriate children, or children of the elite, but rather to open up the school to a wider and diverse community of people, including providing education for students from marginalized communities.
“I did not feel comfortable with either of these situations but determined that a school drawing in children of all nationalities including the citizens of Bophuthatswana was consistent with our philosophy of drawing people together in the common bond of love and friendship.”
Message From Headmaster
“This what I know has happened in this place.” Lucas Mangope.
As a school, we have tried to maintain this legacy.
The spirit of UBUNTU, a person is a person through other people is a lived experience at the International School of South Africa, which is underpinned by our Core Values below.
- Respect for All,
- Hard Work
- Honesty
- Responsibility
- Social Awareness
- Compassion
We are committed to deliberately creating a diverse and inclusive community uniting both staff and students from the rich diversity of our human existence by creating equal opportunities for self-discovery and growth for all in our community.
In our active pursuit of building a diverse community, we encourage our students to be critical thinkers and citizens of the world who are committed to making a meaningful difference in their communities and in the future spaces they will occupy as they enter the wider world after graduation.
We encourage our students to strive for Academic Excellence at all times, we also offer a wide breadth of extra-curricular activities. This contributes to the health and wellness of our student community and provides opportunities for experiential learning and leadership development through their engagement in the different student-led activities beyond the perimeters of the school.
We draw our Academic staff from a diverse pool of highly qualified professionals who can deliver our curriculum efficiently.
We invite you to explore our website and look forward to a lasting and interactive partnership with our parent, staff and student community.
“If it is important to the child, it is important to us.”
Bruce Wells
CEO/Headmaster
International School of South Africa.
Latest News Updates
Communication from Mr Wells – 8 November 2024
Communication from Mr Wells – 25 October 2024
Letter from Mr Wells – Notice-of-AGM-for-selection-of-Parent-representatives
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