KAMUZU ACADEMY
About KAMUZU ACADEMY
Kamuzu Academy is a selective, co-
The Academy offers courses leading to the IGCSE examinations of the University of Cambridge and other UK examining bodies at the end of Form 5, and to GCE AS and A levels at the end of the Lower and Upper 6th Forms respectively. Its lower school courses (Forms 1 to 3) are influenced by, but not tied to, the UK National Curriculum. It also offers the theory examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and is a centre for the US-
Its wide-ranging curriculum covers English (Language and Literature), Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Latin, Greek, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ICT, French, Geography, Religious Studies, Economics, Business Studies, Law, CDT, Art and Design, Music and Physical Education. The Classics form an important part of its ethos, and one Classical subject is compulsory at IGCSE.
KAMUZU ACADEMY ADMISSIONS
The Admission Procedure ensures that the Academy welcomes those pupils who are likely to be most receptive to the educational ideal of the Founder. The Academy considers many factors in selecting its pupils, both academic and social. At present, some 90 per cent of the pupil body is Malawian, with the rest coming from as far afield as Sierra Leone and South Africa. The Academy welcomes applications from all prospective pupils, regardless of origin.
Pre-
Interview
written examinations.
GCSE (Form Four):
Interview
written examinations
Report from previous school.
Advanced Level (Lower Sixth):
Interview
successful completion of MSCE, six GCSE passes or equivalent
Reports from previous school
An English aptitude test.
Fees are payable in Malawi Kwacha at the prevailing rate of exchange. A slightly different table of fees applies to extra-
Government Scholars
Since January, 2006, the Government of the Republic of Malawi has restored Government scholars to the Academy. Two scholars, one girl and one boy, are selected from each District on the basis of the results of the Primary School Leaving Certificate. Government Scholars join the First Form in January and undertake an accelerated programme of studies in order that they should be fully integrated into the Second Form in the following September. Currently, sixty-
KAMUZU ACADEMY Contact Details
Private Bag 1
Mtunthama
Kasungu
Malawi
Central Africa
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Fax: +265-
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