Who are we

Pioneer Academy is a Cambridge Associate (CIE) multi-cultural, English medium School offering quality education from Grade 1 through to Grade 12. A strong Christian ethos creates a firm foundation both in the classroom and on the sports field. Our aim is to develop and encourage all our students to become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged, in order to succeed in all areas of their school careers. Pioneer Academy is a school that accommodates children from both the local and international community in and around Ghanzi.

Curriculum

We pride ourselves in a wide offering of holistic education that caters for grades 1 all the way up to grade 12.

Primary
Phase

Grades 1 - 3

We follow the Cambridge curriculum with Language, Mathematics and Sciences as our key learning areas. A variety of other education programs are used to enhance learning in this phase.Setswana is also taught as a second language in the primary phase.  

Intermediate Phase

Grades 4 - 7

Grades 4 to 6 follow the Cambridge curriculum core subject areas:

• Mathematics
• English
• Science

Alongside these core subject areas, the following are taught concurrently:
• Setswana / Afrikaans
• Global Perspectives

Lower Secondary

Grade 8 & 9

These two years are based on the Cambridge requirements and give students a firm grounding in the following subjects:

• English Home Language
• Afrikaans 2nd Language
• Technology
• Mathematics
• Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics)
• Geography
• Economic & Management Sciences  

Upper Secondary

Grade 10 - 11

These years are based on the standardised Cambridge requirements. We offer the following subjects at this phase, of which the learner must choose seven:

These years are based on the International Cambridge requirements. We offer the following subjects at this phase, of which the learner must choose seven:

• English Home Language (Compulsory)
• Mathematics (Compulsory)
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Geography
• Business Studies
• Travel and Tourism
• English Literature
• Design and Technology 

Cambridge Advanced AS Levels

Grade 12

Co-Curricular

Pioneer Academy offer the following to students as an extension to their daily class and academic portfolio.

ICT

Technology

We have a fully equipped computer center to keep our students ahead of the digital curve and to enhance their everyday learning.  

Physical Education

Sport

Physical Education is an important part of the Pioneer curriculum and we offer Athletics, Soccer, Cricket, Netball, Chess, Tennis and Hockey.

Public Speaking

Public Speaking & Drama

Students are exposed to public speaking and debate as well as drama and participation in school concerts. 

Fund
Raising

Annual Events

Pioneer Academy has several annual events to supplement, boost and create additional funds for the school.

Fees & Boarding School

For current fees and enquiries, please contact the administration office. 

Pioneer Academy offers co-educational boarding in a homely facility outside of Ghanzi. Our boarders enjoy a country feel as they get to experience home away from home.

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Contact Us

Get in touch with us today

Pioneer Academy | PO Box 397 | 135 Nxabae Way, Molapo Ward, Ghanzi, Botswana

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