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A World-Class International Education
A World-Class International Education
Westwood International School is the only International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school in Botswana. We offer the most rigorous education for international-minded families, opening the door to the world's most selective universities and colleges.
The IB programmes:
focus on learners through a student-centered approach that promotes healthy relationships, ethical responsibility, and personal challenge.
develop effective approaches to teaching and learning by helping students to develop the attitudes and skills they need for both academic and personal success.
work within global contexts through increased understanding of languages and cultures, and exploring globally significant ideas and issues.
explore significant content by offering a curriculum that is broad and balanced, conceptual and connected.
Informed by values described in the IB Learner Profile, WIS students strive to become inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective.
These attributes represent a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond intellectual development and academic success.
IB vs Other Curricula
IB vs Other Curricula
The International Baccalaureate (IB) stands out from many other curricula, not just in what students learn, but how they learn and who they become in the process.
1. Focus on the Whole Child (Not Just Exams)
1. Focus on the Whole Child (Not Just Exams)
Most traditional systems prioritize subject content and final exams. The IB, however, is designed to develop students academically, socially, emotionally, and ethically.
Emphasis on critical thinking, communication, and reflection
Builds confidence, independence, and global awareness
Encourages students to ask questions, not just memorize answers
2. Inquiry-Based Learning vs. Rote Learning
2. Inquiry-Based Learning vs. Rote Learning
In many curricula, teaching is teacher-led and content-heavy. IB classrooms are more interactive and student-driven.
Students explore real-world questions and problems
Learning is conceptual and connected across subjects
Teachers act as facilitators, not just instructors
3. Strong University Preparation
3. Strong University Preparation
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is widely recognized as one of the most rigorous and respected pre-university qualifications in the world.
Encourages research, analysis, and academic writing
Core components like the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge develop university-level skills
Highly valued by top universities globally
4. International Mindedness
4. International Mindedness
Unlike national curricula, the IB is globally focused.
Students learn to appreciate different cultures and perspectives
Promotes open-mindedness and global citizenship
Ideal for internationally mobile families
5. Balanced Curriculum
5. Balanced Curriculum
Some systems push early specialization. The IB ensures breadth and balance.
Students study languages, sciences, maths, humanities, and the arts
Develops well-rounded learners rather than narrow specialists
6. Character & Values Matter
6. Character & Values Matter
The IB is built around the IB Learner Profile, which develops traits like being principled, caring, and reflective.
Includes service learning (CAS: Creativity, Activity, Service)
Encourages responsibility, empathy, and leadership
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