International schools in Mozambique

There are a number of international schools in Mozambique, most of which are located in Maputo and Beira. A diverse range of schooling options are on offer, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Cambridge International Curriculum. Teaching languages vary, with English being the most common in international and private schools.

Below are some of the most popular international schools in Mozambique.

International schools in Mozambique

American International School of Mozambique

Established in 1990 and situated in Maputo, the American International School of Mozambique hosts more than 500 students from over 70 countries at a student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1, offering the IB programme along with a diverse selection of extracurricular activities. 

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.aism.co.mz

Maputo International School

The Maputo International School focuses on providing modern and inclusive education to a student pool of over 700 expat and Mozambican children. The school is a registered Cambridge Primary and Secondary School and accredited Cambridge Examination Centre, offering both the Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels.

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: British (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels)
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.mis.ac.mz

Lycée Français International Gustave Eiffel

The Lycée Français International Gustave Eiffel is the only school in Mozambique to offer a complete French-language curriculum. The private establishment is approved by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) and provides its more than 500 students with an intercultural and humanist education.

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: French
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.lyceemaputo.org

Willow International School

The Willow International School is a certified Cambridge International School and Exam Centre and teaches the Mozambican curriculum as well as the Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels programmes. Willow International aims to offer a comprehensive education to Mozambican and expat children alike.

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Mozambican and Cambridge International Curriculum (including IGCSE and A-Levels)
Ages: 4 to 18
Website: www.willow.org.mz

Stella Maris International School

Located in Beira, Stella Maris International School is one of only two international schools in the city and the only one to offer the Cambridge International Curriculum, including the Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels. Stella Maris also has a playgroup and kindergarten, catering to parents with children as young as two.

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Cambridge International Curriculum (including IGCSE and A-Levels)
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.smis.edu.mz 

Enko Riverside International School

Enko Maputo, formerly known as Enko Riverside International School, teaches both the IB and Cambridge Primary and Secondary curricula. The school caters to a small but diverse student body of just over 130. Both Mozambican nationals and expats are well represented.

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 5 to 18
Website: www.enkoeducation.com