Botswana

Expat living in Gaborone

Gaborone, (pronounced ha-bo-ro-neh with an ‘h’ that sounds like you are clearing your throat, although called the not-so-melodic “Gabz” by most ex-pats and many Batswana), is a small city of about 200,000 people and an unknown number of cattle and goats, named after the chief who donated the land. 

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Educational overview of Gaborone

Gaborone, despite its relatively small size, has school options for everyone…not that there are a lot of schools addressing expat needs or issues, but choices exist. One first sets priorities, e.g., curriculum, fees, religious preference or primary-secondary school combined, and the path to your options becomes fairly straight-forward. Find the school that fits your criteria, then visit that school. If you find it doesn’t feel “right,” re-assess. Definitely visit all the schools to assess the nuances of difference or “feel the vibe” before making your final decision. 

Gaborone schools considered by expats

This list gives you a snapshot overview of schools in Gaborone that are considered by English-speaking expats... sometimes chosen by parents and sometimes not. Schools selected for full GSGI review are noted with next to their names. If we haven't selected a school on this list for review, it may just mean our research hasn't turned up enough reliable reports from parents yet.