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Namibian press · Organization

Windhoek International School

Also known as: WIS

Namibia's only International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme provider, whose 2026 graduates exceeded global IB exam averages.

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What’s been said

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Windhoek International School achieved average diploma score of 31.3 points out of 45

    Source

    The international school cohort achieved an impressive average diploma score of 31.3 points out of 45, significantly surpassing the global average among IB World Schools.

    International school tops global exam averages
  3. May 2026
  4. Windhoek Observer

    Windhoek International School is alleged to treat Namibian children and employees as less important than foreign counterparts

    Source

    The complaint alleges that Namibian children and employees are treated as less important than foreign counterparts and that school leaders handle problems internally while presenting an image of stability to the public.

    Namibian families allegedly leave Windhoek International School due to bullying.
  5. June 2025
  6. The Namibian

    Students from Windhoek International School renovated an upcycled cabinet as part of mandatory international baccalaureate diploma component

    Source

    Students from Windhoek International School renovated an upcycled cabinet as part of the mandatory 'creativity, activity, service' component of the international baccalaureate diploma, assisted by staff members, then fixed it on a wall outside PAY's gate under a canopy so that the books inside would be protected from the elements.

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  7. May 2024
  8. The Namibian

    Windhoek International School awarded Gebhard Ilunga international baccalaureate diploma

    Source

    I was raised in Windhoek and attended St Paul's College before moving to Windhoek International School (WIS), where I graduated with an international baccalaureate diploma.

    My career

Yesterday

  1. Windhoek International School exceeds global IB exam averages

    Windhoek International School's 33 graduates achieved an average International Baccalaureate diploma score of 31.3 out of 45, significantly surpassing the global average among IB World Schools. The school is Namibia's only provider of the IB Diploma Programme.

    23 hours ago · The Namibian

Sunday 21 June

  1. UN encourages 140 Windhoek pupils to drive community change

    About 140 pupils from six Windhoek schools visited United Nations House to participate in the annual UN4U and Sustainable Development Goals educational outreach programme. UN resident coordinator Hopolang Phororo challenged them to think critically about changes needed in their communities, with pupils identifying issues including poverty, unemployment, pollution, water shortages, climate change, healthcare access, and education.

    21 June 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 13 May

  1. More than 40 learners annually leave Windhoek International School

    A confidential whistleblower complaint alleges that more than 40 Namibian learners leave Windhoek International School each year, claiming Namibian children and staff are treated as less important than foreign counterparts and that school leaders handle problems internally. The school's educational director rejected the allegations as anonymous and unsubstantiated.

    13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Saturday 25 April

  1. WIS appoints Jarman as head of admissions and marketing

    Windhoek International School has appointed Christelien Jarman, a Grade 1 teacher since 2021, as its new head of admissions and marketing effective August, replacing Carol Heimstadt who held the role since 2001. Jarman brings experience from Pioneers Park Primary School, Windhoek Gymnasium, and ABQ International School in Muscat.

    25 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 23 March

  1. Diplomatic Spouses donate shade nets to Special Olympics centre

    The Association of Diplomatic Spouses handed over shade nets valued at N$41,000 to the Special Olympics Namibia centre in Windhoek, which serves 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities. The donation will expand capacity and create a safer, more welcoming environment for athletes' training and educational programmes.

    23 March 2026 · New Era

Friday 6 March

  1. Media veteran Ilke Platt on PR innovation and mentoring

    Multi-award-winning PR consultant and founder of Poiyah Media Consulting Ilke Platt discusses her two-decade media career, the importance of mentoring young graduates, and how the Namibian PR industry must evolve with artificial intelligence and digital platforms while maintaining foundational communication principles.

    6 March 2026 · New Era

Thursday 12 February

  1. Valentine's Day and February events guide for Windhoek

    The Namibian lists Valentine's Day and February events across Windhoek, including romantic dinners, outdoor movie screenings, pub games nights, art exhibitions, and recurring weekly activities such as quiz nights, dance classes, and live music performances.

    12 February 2026 · The Namibian

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