Balanced academic and extracurricular growth
Sports, clubs and creative activities sit alongside academics as part of a well-rounded education.
Academics
Academics at Crested Crane Academy
From Nursery to Grade 12, our academic programme combines the Zambian curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE — building strong foundations for future study and life.
Our approach
Learning built on academics and character
Strong academic foundations
A curriculum built on academic rigour and discipline, preparing learners for future study.
Character and personal growth
Academic learning paired with personal and spiritual growth, in keeping with our Christian foundation.
Creativity and teamwork
Creativity and teamwork nurtured through academics, sports, arts and music.
Preparing for the future
An education that prepares learners for further education and for life beyond school.
Curriculum pathways
Two curricula, one foundation
Crested Crane Academy offers two curriculum pathways side by side, giving learners a foundation that is locally relevant and internationally recognised.
Zambian Curriculum
Learners follow the Zambian curriculum through Primary and Secondary, in line with national education standards.
Cambridge IGCSE
The Cambridge IGCSE programme is offered alongside the Zambian curriculum, giving learners an internationally recognised qualification.
Find your stage
Explore each stage
From your child's first classroom to Grade 12, one school sees them through.
Nursery
A nurturing early-years start (Baby Class–Reception) where curiosity, play and confidence grow side by side.
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Primary
Strong academic foundations, languages and creative subjects (Grades 1–7), with an excellent Grade 7 pass rate.
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Secondary
The Zambian curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 8–12), preparing learners for further education and life beyond school.
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Languages
French & Chinese
Learners have the opportunity to learn French and Chinese, building communication skills for a global future alongside their core academic studies.
Balanced development
Learning beyond the classroom
Alongside academics, learners take part in sports and extracurricular activities including football, basketball, archery and agriculture clubs, as well as arts and music. These activities build teamwork, creativity and personal growth alongside classroom learning.
Beyond the classroom
Admissions open
Give your child a head start
Begin the application online or visit our admissions office — our team will guide you through every step.