Pestalozzi Academy: Empowering Future Leaders, Rooted in Africa.
Pestalozzi Academy offers a first-class, internationally and nationally recognised education. Our students gain the skills to become self-reliant young adults and compassionate leaders, rooted in their culture and capable of bringing positive change to their communities and the wider world.
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Welcome to Pestalozzi Academy
Where potential meets purpose.
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Welcome to Pestalozzi Academy, located in Ibex Hill, Lusaka.We provide a unique and practical approach to learning that emphasises our philosophy of the holistic development of each learner’s Head, Heart, and Hands. This approach cultivates critical and creative thinking, emotional intelligence, and practical skills — resulting in compassionate, active learners and confident change-makers.
Bamidele Akinbo (EdD)
Head of School
Pestalozzi Academy at a Glance
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180+
graduates admitted to universities worldwide
80+
Trained teachers
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130+
Alumni in our network
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10+ countries
where our alumni are now studying
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100%
2025
Our Pestalozzy Academy Difference
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Offering ECZ, the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge IGCSE on campus, providing diverse, world-class academic pathways
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Embracing a culturally responsive approach that honours our rich heritage and strengthens every learner’s sense of identity and belonging.
Building strong partnerships with parents through transparent and open communication
An Enko Education School
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International university partnerships
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A network-wide university admissions programme
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High-quality teacher development
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Cross-school learning experiences and leadership
A passionate poet and avid soccer player, Emmanuel always dreamed of pursuing higher education abroad to study Information Systems and Technology. Emmanuel accredits the dedicated support of Pestalozzi Academy.
Emmanuel is now pursuing a Bsc degree at the University of Pretoria with a 100% scholarship.
Emmanuel, Pestalozzi Academy Head Boy 2023
Beyond the Classroom
Debate & Public Speaking
Robotics &
Coding
Coding
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Music &Creative Arts
Football &Team Sports
Young Entrepreneurs Club
Our curricula
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Academic excellence, international recognition
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IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)
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Strong foundation, global standards
Cambridge & IGCSE
Structured framework for early childhood
ECZ Curriculum
