The Number of Schools In Zambia Keep On Increasing!

The number of schools in Zambia have increased substantially since independence.

The Zambian government in line with its vision of providing “Quality, lifelong education for all which is accessible, inclusive and relevant to individual, national and global needs and value systems”, has increased the number of schools in Zambia to 96 and 125 for secondary and Primary Schools respectively. This was followed by a corresponding increase in the number of tertiary institutions.

Colleges went up to 34 and universities went up to 7 institutions respectively.

We have started a new page for contact details for Schools In Zambia, including e-mails.

Types Of Schools

Schools have been classified into three categories; basic education, high education and tertiary education. At all these levels there are public, private and religious schools.

Universities

A number of universities have come into the scene. Apart from the traditional government owned university of Zambia and Copperbelt University, a good number of universities, public and private have sprung up.

University Of Zambia

The University of Zambia (UNZA), was founded in 1965. Its motto is “Service and Excellence”. The Contact address is P.O. Box 32379, Lusaka.

Copperbelt University

The Copperbelt University was established on 1st December 1987, by the Act of Parliament No. 19.The motto of the University is “Knowledge And Service”.

Contact Addresses

Physical Location: Jambo Drive, Riverside, Kitwe
Postal Address: Post Office Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia
Telephone: +260-212-223015
Facsimile Number: +260-212-222469
Website: http://www.cbu.edu.zm

Cavendish University

Cavendish University Zambia in partnership with Cavendish College London has been registered in Zambia. It is a recognized private education university. All courses conducted lead to qualifications that are internationally recognized.

It offers certificate courses, undergraduate, post graduate diploma and masters programmes.

Contact Details:

Mezzanine Floor
INDECO House
Cairo Road
P.O.Box 34625
Lusaka
Tel: 260 211 230106
Fax: 260 211 230991

Mulungushi University

Mulungushi University (MU) was founded in 2008. Its motto is “Pursuing The Frontiers Of Knowledge”The contact details:

P.O. Box 80415
Kabwe
Central Province
Zambia.
Tel: 260 5 223750 or 260 5 224637

The area of study is as follows:

Arts and Humanities
Business and Social Science
Engineering
Language and Cultural Studies
Medicine and Health
Science and Technology

Northrise University

The Northrise University (NU) was founded in 2002. Its motto is “Being Excellent At What Is Good”.

Contact Details:

Caravell House
Buteko Avenue
10101
Copperbelt
Zambia
Tel: 260 062 2198

The area of study is as follows:

Arts and Humanities
Business and Social Science
Engineering
Language and Cultural Studies
Medicine and Health
Science and Technology

University Of Lusaka

The University Of Lusaka(UNILUS) is a private university, registered with the Ministry of Education and duly recognized by all relevant authorities in the education and training sector.

Other Schools In Zambia

There are international and best schools in Zambia such as Simba International school, American International School, Lusaka International Community School,The International School of Lusaka,Lechwe School and Lake Road PTA School.

Lwengu School

Lwengu School is situated in Monze. It’s motto is “Education and Appreciation”. The School is the abode of holistic education.

Little Lulu’s Little School

Little Lulu’s Little School , founded in 1999 in Kabulonga, a pleasant suburb of Lusaka, believes that every child is unique and that personal interaction is paramount to educating and equipping a child.

Simba International School

The mission statement of the school is “To Provide The Highest Possible Standards Of Education For Children Of All Races, Religions And Sexes.”Located in Ndola, the school was opened on 18th January 1982. It caters for junior education to secondary level.

It is situated on Airport Road and is 5 minutes drive from Ndola International Airport.