To inspire a generation of confident, curious and compassionate learners by providing a nurturing early-education environment where every child's potential is discovered, celebrated and developed.
About us
The heart behind NALSA
NALSA is an educational powerhouse built on experiential learning — children aged 2–6 engage with the world through hands-on exploration, collaborative play and meaningful interaction, blending international best practice with Botswana's own cultural values.
Ages 2 – 6 years
Established 2023
Gaborone, Botswana
EST.
2023
2023
Nalsa's Message
A word from our school
At NALSA International School, we recognise that a child's early learning journey lays the foundation for all that follows. Beyond academics, these formative years shape confidence, curiosity, character and a love of learning that stays with children for years to come.
Our approach blends strong foundational teaching with interactive, play-based experiences that nurture creativity, critical thinking and social development. We strive to create a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels seen, supported and encouraged to explore their unique potential.
Guided by a team of dedicated educators, we are committed to delivering high-quality early education with care, integrity and excellence. We value the trust parents place in us, and take pride in working together as partners to shape well-rounded, confident young learners ready for the future.
— The NALSA International School team
What guides us
Our vision & mission
To cultivate a love of learning by nurturing curiosity, creativity and confidence in every child — a vibrant, multicultural environment that blends play-based exploration with strong academic foundations, empowering young learners from their earliest years through kindergarten to grow into well-rounded, independent thinkers.
Built on three words
Love, learning & leadership
Families feel these three the moment they walk through our doors — they shape every NALSA day.
Love
Every child is known by name and loved without condition — a warm, inclusive home-from-home where each learner feels seen and supported.
Learning
Play-based exploration on strong academic foundations — curiosity, creativity and confidence woven into every single day.
Leadership
We grow confident, compassionate little leaders — independent thinkers prepared for global citizenship, rooted in local values.
How we teach
The NALSA approach
A carefully crafted curriculum that blends the finest of international early-childhood education.
A blended curriculum
Montessori principles, the Reggio Emilia approach and play-based methodologies woven into one joyful programme that builds critical thinking and creative expression.
A multilingual environment
Children are naturally exposed to multiple languages by qualified native and bilingual educators — early linguistic skill, cultural appreciation and strong communication.
STEAM through play
Science, technology, engineering, arts and maths introduced through age-appropriate activities — robotics, nature exploration, creative arts and everyday discovery.
Individualised pathways
Low student-to-teacher ratios mean truly personalised attention, with learning tailored to each child's own pace, interests and strengths.
Our 2026 programmes
See programmes
Toddler (2–3) · Preschool (3–4) · Pre-Kindergarten (4–5) · Kindergarten (5–6) — plus AfterSchool Club and Tutoring support.
Beyond the classroom
Enrichment, all included
Every enrichment activity is part of tuition — no hidden extras, just more ways to grow.
🏊 Swimming
♟️ Chess
💻 Computer lessons
🍪 Cooking & baking
🤸 Monkeynastix
🌱 Gardening
🎨 Arts & crafts
🎹 Music & piano
🧶 Knitting
📱 Digital learning
NALSA also offers inclusive education, catering with care to learners living with disabilities — because every child deserves a place to shine.
Our campus
Bright spaces built for little explorers
Child-sized furniture, cheerful colour and room to move — classrooms designed for safe exploration and big imaginations.
Come say hello
Feel the NALSA warmth for yourself
The best way to know a school is to walk it — book a 30-minute tour and meet the teachers who'll know your child by name.