About Us

Welcome to Matshwane International School

Matshwane means Honey Badger and, like the Honey Badger, symbolises tenacity. Matshwane International School embodies this spirit, serving the community as an English-medium, independent, co-educational institution welcoming children from diverse backgrounds.

Pre-School

Our pre-school enrolment is for 4 and 5 year olds. They have their own mini-campus and..

Primary School

Matshwane International School had, like most other schools, very humble beginnings..

College

The College was established in 2021 with and initial intake of 16 students..

School History

Matshwane International School was founded in 1981 by Mervyn Palmer. It started off as a composite class in a small house on her property, still known as the ‘School House’. As enrollment grew, the need to find more classrooms saw it move several times, before it finally took ownership of its present location in 1993.

The word Matshwane means honey badger in Setswana. The tenacity and strong will reflected by this animal is typical of the Matshwane community, which has grown and thrived, in this very harsh environment! The Matshwane Ward in Maun is named after our school. It was the only group of buildings in the area at the time.

Matshwane International School has continued to serve the community as an English-medium, independent, co-educational school catering for children from a variety of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. Learners as young as four years old enroll in Std 00 and continue their educational journey through to Standard Seven. Matshwane International is a proud member of the Conference of Heads of Private Schools in Botswana.

Our Environment

Matshwane International School is situated on the outskirts of a growing village, Maun, gateway to the world-renowned Okavango Delta. It is located in the remote northern part of Botswana, 500 km away from the nearest main center.

The Okavango Delta, bordering Maun, is home to an abundance of wildlife and has attracted adventurers, scientists and tourists for centuries. It provides the perfect environment in which to raise children, away from the influences and pressures of city life, yet within a community that is mindful of the environment and dedicated to making responsible choices. Matshwane International School equips children with the necessary skills to thrive in an ever changing world.