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NOTIFICATIONS

Admissions are open for 2025-26 Session.
The first and only Microsoft Qualified Academic Institution.
Accredited by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Lubumbashi’s only IB World School & COBIS-accredited institution.
BIS Lubumbashi is now the only IELTS Registration Centre in DRC.

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

British International school aims the leading private institutions of Democratic Republic of Congo. BIS envisions the world class institution to create a history of achievements. BIS has ambitious plans for the future of our next generation by providing quality education, from Early Years to High school. We focus on nurturing the individual by holistically implementing a balanced approach towards life.
Consistent with human values, seeking to develop hidden potential to excel and persevere in achieving challenges in life, by preparing them intellectually, and to make them morally strong and effective global citizens.

"Empowering students to create solutions for tomorrow's challenges."

It is my dream to contribute something positive in society by shaping the character of young generation providing the standard education with the blend of moral values and modern teaching methodologies and Almighty blessed at system can develop my team and fulfill my dream.

CHAIRMAN, BIS Lubumbashi

BENEFITS

Ultra modern teaching methodology.

Highly qualified & experienced faculty.

State of art classrooms & labs.

Extracurricular activities and International competitions.

Student counselling.

Assistance with university admissions internationally.

OUR VISION

At the British International School Lubumbashi, we envision becoming a leader in international education in the Democratic Republic of Congo by fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and global citizenship.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to inspire and challenge students through a dynamic curriculum rooted in international best practices, nurturing responsible, innovative, and inclusive individuals.

FACILITIES

BISL offers state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms, science laboratories, a well-equipped library, sports fields, and technology-driven learning spaces. These facilities support a robust academic program and a wide array of extracurricular activities that foster holistic development.

ACCREDITATION

British International School Lubumbashi: The Only IB and COBIS Accredited School in D. R. Congo.

Faculty

Experienced, committed, and inspiring—our teachers and management focus on personalized attention for every student. Innovative, creativity-driven teaching is supported by smartboards, projectors, and air-conditioned classrooms, ensuring an optimal learning environment.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Our rigorous academic program is designed to challenge and inspire students. With small class sizes, personalized learning, and experienced teachers, we ensure that each student reaches their full potential.

Our School Leadership Team (SLT) develop educational policies for their school. They also make sure there are resources to support those policies.

Character building

We shape the character of young generation by following the values. We build the student with Academic excellence and Strong character

confidence boosting

Students at BIS-Lubumbashi shall be confident and impeccable personalities. The confidence boosting is the major key that shall increase presentation skills among our students.

conceptual teaching

Conceptual Teaching is one of our core ingredient of teaching which increases the creativity among the students. We have conceptual teaching methods to teach the child.

A Great Place To Be...

We have the academic Sessions from September to June and our admissions are opened throughout the year as we have special strategies to hold the child.

British International School Lubumbashi: The Only IB and COBIS Accredited School in D. R. Congo

British International School Lubumbashi is proud to be an officially authorized IB World School, offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). This recognition places us among an elite network of schools committed to delivering high-quality, challenging, and globally focused education that empowers students to become confident, compassionate, and internationally minded learners.

In addition, we are a fully accredited COBIS (Council of British International Schools) member—further proof of our dedication to excellence in British and international education standards.

As the only school in D.R. Congo with both IB World School and COBIS accreditations, we provide our students with a truly world-class learning environment, ensuring academic excellence, personal growth, and global citizenship.

British International School, Lubumbashi is a candidate school* for the MYP. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB
World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.
* Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the
Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee
that authorization will be granted.
For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org.