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Simba
International School
Blog

Writing from inside the school.

Guides for parents, notes from the classroom and news from Ndola and Kitwe — all drawn from the Simba curriculum and school brochure.

Admission Enquiry
A bright Simba primary classroom set out for a Cambridge lesson
Latest · Academics

Why Cambridge: the Simba curriculum from EYFS to IGCSE

A globally recognised Cambridge curriculum from Primary through IGCSE — how the four stages fit together, and what your child does at each one.

28 July 2026 · 5 min read
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Simba secondary students together on the school grounds
School Life

The Four C's: Confidence, Creativity, Character and Competence

Our brochure names four qualities we want every Simba child to leave with. Here is what each one looks like on an ordinary school day.

14 July 2026 · 4 min read
Tau House boarding grounds with green lawns and self-contained units
Boarding

Inside Tau House: a safe, serene place to board

A 10-acre plot five minutes from campus, motel-style self-contained units and house parents who know every student. A look inside Simba boarding.

30 June 2026 · 4 min read
A Simba pupil clearing the high jump on sports day
Clubs & ECA

Beyond the bell: sport, STEM and international trips

Our extra-curricular programme targets 21st-century skills — creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking. Here is how it runs.

12 June 2026 · 3 min read
Simba pupils working through a hands-on STEM task
Academics

How assessment works: Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS and A Level

Our structured assessment approach has clear hierarchical strands. A plain-English guide for parents on what is examined, and when.

26 May 2026 · 4 min read
The Simba swimming pool on a clear Copperbelt day
Our School

Since 1981: the Simba story

Founded in response to parents' requests for a new approach, Simba now serves 500+ students from over 18 nationalities across two Copperbelt campuses.

8 May 2026 · 3 min read