Where Ambition Takes Root, and Takes Flight

Pestalozzi Academy is a child-centred school in Ibex Hill, Lusaka, offering the ECZ curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. As part of the Enko Education network, we provide high-quality education that prepares students for global opportunities.

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Our Story

Founded in 2010 as a non-profit school, Pestalozzi Education Centre has always been guided by one mission: to nurture every child’s unique talents, empathy, and diverse lived experiences so they can shape a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

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In 2025, we proudly became Pestalozzi Academy, a name that reflects our growth, our renewed vision, and our commitment to excellence for the next generation.Our classrooms celebrate the richness of Africa, and our internationally recognised, locally rooted curriculum prepares learners to think critically, lead with confidence, and contribute meaningfully in today’s world.

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Pestalozzi Academy operates in partnership with two strong international education organisations:

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Pestalozzi International, the founding body and owner of the school
Enko -Education, Africa’s largest network dedicated to world-class international schooling.

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Together, they open pathways for African learners to access the world’s top universities. Today, more than 1000+ learners, from crèche to pre-university, thrive within our community.

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Upon graduation, our students join the global Pestalozzi International Alumni Network, a vibrant and supportive community of leaders and changemakers around the world.

Pestalozzi Education Centre launch

2019

1000+
Learners

2009

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2025

A Word from Our Head of School

Welcome to Pestalozzi Academy — a non-profit school in Ibex Hill, Lusaka, owned by Pestalozzi International and proudly managed by Enko Education.

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Guided by Pestalozzi's philosophy of educating the Head, Heart, and Hands, we nurture learners who think critically, act with empathy, and develop the practical skills needed to thrive in today's world.

We welcome learners from crèche to Year 12, offering both national and international pathways — including the ECZ curriculum, Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, IGCSE, A-Levels, and the globally recognised International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Both the IBDP and A-Levels are rigorous two-year pre-university programmes that prepare learners for university admissions, course credits, and competitive scholarships.

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Our campus provides a warm and stimulating environment with high-quality facilities, inquiry-based learning, strong arts and drama programmes, enriching excursions, and a dynamic sports offering — with learners excelling at local and national levels.

Our graduates earn places at leading universities worldwide — including Northwestern University, University of Calgary, and University of Pretoria — often with scholarships. They leave as capable, confident, and compassionate young leaders.

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Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. Our Admissions Team is here to help.

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Please contact us at pestalozzi@enkoeducation.com.

Warm regards,

Bamidele Akinbo (EdD)

Head of School

What Makes Us Unique?

African Roots

Africa

We honour African identity through local leadership, culturally relevant content, and celebration of the continent’s richness.

The World

Global Wings

The World

We equip learners to thrive in a global context, academically, linguistically, and socially, through world-class programmes and international exposure.

The Future

Global Wings

The Future

We guide learners beyond school through 21st-century skills, career insights, and a dedicated three-year university guidance programme.

All Built with Parents & Learners

Part of the Enko Education Network

Pestalozzi Academy is manage by Enko Education, Africa’s a fast-growing network of African International Schools, with a mission to increase access to best-fit universities for learners across Africa. With 22 schools across 9 African countries, Enko is the largest network of IB schools in Africa.