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Understanding Homeschooling in Botswana

Botswana offers one of Africa’s most favorable environments for homeschooling families. Homeschooling is legal in Botswana with no explicit law requiring parents to send their children to school.

Legal Framework

Botswana’s education system explicitly acknowledges homeschooling:

• Estimates suggest that approximately 87% of school-age children attend public schools, around 10% attend private schools, and about 3% are homeschooled.
• Compulsory education in Botswana typically begins between ages five and eight and ends between ages sixteen and eighteen, depending on individual circumstances.
• This requirement can be satisfied through home school programs, not just institutional schooling.
• There is no specific requirement for homeschooling registration in Botswana.

While the legal environment is generally permissive, some ambiguity exists. Authorities have occasionally questioned homeschooling families, despite courts finding no educational or social problems with the children.

Homeschooling Community

The homeschooling movement in Botswana has grown in prominence and public awareness:

• Home education gained public attention when it became known that the daughter of the president was home educated
• A dedicated Facebook group “Homeschooling in Gaborone/Botswana” connects families
• The community continues to grow, particularly after receiving high-profile endorsement

Curriculum Options

Botswanan homeschoolers typically choose from several curriculum approaches:

• Botswana’s national curriculum
• International curricula (British, American, etc.)
• Faith-based, online, self-paced curricula like SchoolhouseTeachers.com (family membership)
• Custom-designed approaches based on individual needs

How SchoolhouseTeachers.com Helps Botswanan Homeschoolers

The homeschooling platform provides:

• COMPREHENSIVE CHRISTIAN CURRICULUM: Hundreds of courses designed for homeschooled students from pre-primary levels through Grade 12.
• STRUCTURED PLANNING TOOLS: Create and document educational plans and letters of intent.
• RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM: Maintain professional documentation of student progress, attendance, and grades.
• INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS: Curriculum aligned with recognized educational benchmarks.

Join today to enhance your homeschooling experience with resources that complement Botswana’s educational freedom!