REGENT HILL

INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY
SCHOOL (RHIPS)

2024 PROSPECTUS
 Regent Hill International Primary School
P.O. Box 80513 Gaborone | Plot 26125, Block 9, Gaborone

Tel: 391 9727 | Fax: 391 9729 | Cell: 75 299 763

email: [email protected]

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

GENERAL INFORMATION
Regent Hill International Primary School is a multi-racial school which caters for boys and girls between the ages of
6 and 13 years. The school opened its doors to its first pupils in 2009. It has its own Pre-school and a Secondary School.

Features include a modern computer suite, a comfortable and bright school library, a wide range of indoor and outdoor
activities, swimming pools, a tuck shop and most importantly professional, dedicated and committed staff.

The school is community based and pupils participate in many community events around Gaborone and further afield,
throughout the year as well as making use of the great learning resources that the local community has to offer.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Regent Hill International Primary School

P.O. Box 80513 Gaborone | Plot 26125, Block 9, Gaborone

Tel: 391 9727 | Fax: 391 9729 | Cell: 75 299 763

Email: [email protected]
PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME
Dear Parent/Guardian

Thank you for considering Regent Hill

International Primary School (RHIPS) for your
child’s educational foundation. We look forward to
welcoming you and your child to our School in
2024.

RHIPS is an inclusive school which believes that

every child has potential that needs to be
developed. The school aims to create an
environment where children feel happy, safe and
secure. Learners are cared for and respected as
individuals and given the best possible opportunity
to attain their full potential in the classroom and
beyond by compassionate, loving, and committed
academic and non- academic staff.

We aim to allow our learners to grow and develop to achieve personal excellence:
academically, physically and spiritually. We foster creativity both in the classroom through
the curriculum and outside the classroom through Sports and both Creative and Performing
Arts.

We want to instill confidence, honesty, and integrity in our learners, by teaching them to
have respect for themselves, other persons and also for their property, as well as the
school’s property. In other words, we need them to know and appreciate the difference
between right and wrong.

School staff and parents are encouraged to work together to assist our learners to reach
their full potential. We feel that we are more likely to succeed in our aims if there is a
partnership with parents and the school based on mutual trust. We look forward to working
with you to ensure that your child will recall his/ her school days with pleasure.

This prospectus can only give you a brief insight into school life. For further information, visit our website at
www.rhis.ac.bw, Facebook Account at Regent Hill International School – Gaborone or contact +267 391
9729 / +267 72 899 921. Alternatively, please email [email protected] , to arrange a visit.

If we can be of any further assistance to you in making this very important decision,
please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours Faithfully
Mrs. Frances Palmer
1. THE SCHOOL

The Regent Hill International Primary School (RHIPS) is a multicultural English Medium Private International Secondary
School registered with the Ministry of Basic Education, Government of Botswana. The school caters for students from
varied national, social, religious and cultural backgrounds.

2. MISSION

To develop an inclusive school providing a happy, caring, safe and stimulating environment by using a holistic, local and
international curriculum.

To sustainably foster a modern school environment where children, initiate, explore, develop and take responsibility for
their learning through creativity, excellence and integrity.

3. VISION

To nurture growing numbers of capable and distinguished young women and men who are contributing to the betterment
and progress of society through their moral and intellectual excellence. To this end, Regent Hill International Schools will
become the first choice for all parents.

Our objectives include the following:

a. A deep understanding of and respect for cultural diversity.

b. A highly skilled and enthusiastic teaching team.
c. The development of acceptable social, moral and spiritual values.
d. The development of holistic and self-reliant students.
e. Providing a clean and conducive study environment in spacious classrooms and clean sports grounds for
entertainment and relaxation.
f. An efficient and effective management team which encourages students, parents,
staff and other stake holders to work harmoniously and amicably together.
g. A team of highly qualified, experienced, and committed teachers. Their expertise should compare favourably
with that of other teachers in any school of excellence around the world.
h. Making effective and efficient use of resources in the following:
o Finance
o Personnel
o Buildings
o Books and Equipment
o Recruitment
o Professional Development of staff
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1. ADMISSION CRITERIA
Standard 1: from 5½ - 7 years of age and having undergone preschool learning.

Standard 2 – 7: A written interview in Mathematics and English will be given. If a pupil gets overall of A, B or C he/she will be
admitted into the class applied for but D and below will be asked to repeat the class below. In addition, all transfers from other
schools should have clearance from previous schools.

The school does not discriminate those with learning disabilities but with severe cases the school will recommend specialist
attention. However, children with learning disabilities MAY be recommended to our limited Learning Support class.

2. THE LEARNING SUPPORT CLASS:

The school has a special program for children who have challenges or disabilities that interfere with learning. It
provides support that's not normally provided in the general education program. This class is tailored to address
each child's unique combination of needs. However, this class has limited capacity
3. VISITING THE SCHOOL
We consider the involvement of parents in the education of their children as critically important and to this end we
inform parents as fully as possible about their children’s progress. The arrangements for consultation are:

a) Before enrolment of entrants to standard 1, an induction for parents will be held in January.
b) Standard 1 pupils will visit for a short session in January
c) Entrants who have previously attended another school; a meeting will be arranged with the principal.
d) New parents and pupils will be welcome to view the premises with the principal.
e) A meeting can be arranged with the prospective teachers of the child or children.
f) All parents /guardians wishing to visit a child/staff member must first clear with the School Reception
g) Department before meeting the staff member or the learner

By applying to Regent Hill International Primary School, parents have indicated a preference for this school as
signifying acceptance of its vision, aims, philosophy, standards, and policies.

4. MEETINGS
Initial parent/ teacher meetings will be held at the beginning of every year.

To avoid disturbances during contact/ lesson times, all meetings with the class teacher are strictly by appointment and
the Head of Department has to be present during the meeting.

Parents will also be invited to take part in various school activities such as concerts, sports days, consultation and
award ceremonies.

The school operates an ‘Open door’ policy that allows parents and guardians to come into the school
to discuss their children’s progress or any other issue.

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 5. CURRICULUM

Regent Hill International Primary School has three stages

Lower Primary: STD 1 and 2

Middle Primary: STD 3 and 4

Upper Primary: STD 5, 6 and 7

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Pupils are taught a broad and balanced curriculum that is in line with Botswana’s National Curriculum and
Cambridge Primary International Curriculum. As part of this curriculum, pupils are taught the following
subjects:

• English Language and literacy

• Setswana Language and literacy
• Mathematics and Numeracy
• Science
• Social Studies/Cultural Studies
• Music
• Physical Education
• Guidance and Counselling
• Religious and Moral Education (STD 5 to 7)
• Agriculture (STD 5 to 7)
• I.C.T
• Art and Design
Regent Hill • French Primary School offers both PSLE and Cambridge Curriculum. The Cambridge
International
Curriculum will offer:

• English as a Second Language

• Mathematics
• Science
• Global Perspectives

Central to all teaching and learning in

school are the four Cross-Curricular skills
of:

• Communication
• Using mathematics
• Scientific thinking
• Using I.C.T
• Using STEM (Science,
Technology,
• Engineering, Mathematics

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 6. ASSESSMENT

Our learners will be assessed externally in the following stages:

• Standard 4 – Attainment Test
• Standard 6 – Cambridge Check Point (selected learners)
• Standard 7 - Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)

All pupils complete Standardized Tests at the end of each term.

In addition to formal assessment a range of assessment strategies and tools such as continuous monitoring,
topic tests etc. will be carried out in all classes.

Parents will be informed of their children’s progress through:

End of Term Report on each pupil’s progress through the Edana system
Termly Parent/Teacher Consultation at which all teachers and parent will have an opportunity to discuss pupil’s
progress.
Cambridge checkpoint and PSLE at Standard 6 and 7 respectively

7. THE SCHOOL DAY

Monday to Thursday: 07:30 to 15:00 (STD 1 TO 7)

Friday: 07:30 to 13:20 (STD 1 to 7)

Break Time: 10:10 to 10:50 (STD 1 to 4)

10:50 to 11:20 (STD 5 to 7)

Lunch Hour: 13:20 to 14:00

8. SPORTS AND CLUB DAYS (TERM 1, 2 AND 3)

There will be a calendar each term for afternoon Activities which will include Sports, Clubs and Games.

9. ASSEMBLY DAYS
Monday STD 1 and 2
Tuesday STD 3 and 4
Wednesday STD 5 to 7

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07:00 Teachers and pupils arrive in school.
07:15 Siren/bell rings for students to go for assembly.
07:15 to 7:30 Assembly activities start and end.

NON-ASSEMBLY DAYS

07:00 All teaching staff in school

07:15 All pupils in school

07:30 Lessons begin

10. ORGANISATION OF CLASSES

It is the policy of the Board of Directors that the maximum number of learners in a class be 25.

11. BOUNDS
Students are not allowed to go outside the school compound during school hours without permission from the school
authority, this will be given in the form of a Gate Pass that would need to be signed and stamped.

12. ETIQUETTE
a. Students are not allowed to chew in class and during study time.
b. Students are encouraged to greet before asking for help.
c. Students are expected to request for permission before leaving a class.
13. VISITS TO THE SCHOOL
a. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to check on their children’s progress. However, an appointment
should be made with the school if the visit is to be done on any other day other than the scheduled
consultation day.
b. Parents are requested not to visit students during lesson times. However, if there is an emergency; parents
are requested to report to the Administration office first.

14. DISCIPLINE
RHIPS has its own regulations to ensure a harmonious working relationship with our students. These regulations are
worked out in compliance with the Ministry of Education and Skills Development and the Department of Primary Education,
Botswana Government.

Regent Hill International Primary School is a caring and responsible school, with child centered activities. The
staff at the school thrives to respond to personal, emotional, social and educational needs of pupils through
interaction with them in the classrooms and beyond. Guidance and counselling sessions are conducted mainly
in Upper Primary to educate learners on the dangers of drugs and other harmful substances. It is not the
school’s intention to sensationalize or dramatize the drugs situation, or to encourage curiosity amongst pupils.
A drugs education programme is provided which is appropriate to the experience of the children in Regent Hill
International Primary School

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 a. Behaviour
Students are expected to:
1. respect teachers and other members of staff at all times.
2. respect themselves and their fellow students
3. be attentive in class
4. contribute positively to the name and life of the School.
b. Punctuality
Students are expected to be on time for morning assembly, class registration, class lessons, study and sports. Frequent
late coming may lead to consequences not limited to manual labour.

c. Class work and Home Work

Regent Hill International School sees a value in children engaging in homework as a means of revising work done, and
checking for understanding and involving parents in their children’s studies and in the development of good work habits.

Students are expected to dedicate their time and effort to studies. All homework should be neatly done and handed in on
time for marking; failure to do that may lead to consequences. Parents are encouraged to sign their child’s homework
and diary.

d. Alcohol and Drug Abuse

There is zero tolerance on this!!!

In the Upper Primary, no student should at any time be engaged in consuming alcohol, smoking or taking any habit-
forming drugs. If a student is found on the school premises under the influence of alcohol or any habit-forming drugs,
his/her space will be withdrawn immediately.

The same consequence may follow if the student is found or seen engaging in the above while wearing our uniform or
anything that may associate them with the image and brand of RHISS whilst not on our campus.

e. Weapons and/or Fighting

No weapon of any kind is allowed in school. A student found in possession of a weapon of any kind will face
consequences which may lead to either suspension or expulsion from school.

No student may be involved in fighting or use any vulgar language to a fellow student, teacher or any other member of
staff, doing so may lead to either suspension or expulsion from School.

f. Bullying
Bullying of any sort, verbal, physical or cyber is not tolerated in school. No student is to bully their fellow student or teacher.
Bullying may lead to suspension or expulsion from school.

g. Vandalism
Vandalism of school property will not be condoned, any learner found to have vandalised school property will be required
to pay for repairs or replacement.

h. Theft
No student shall take another person’s property without permission. This will be considered as theft which can lead to
either suspension or expulsion from School. Severe cases may be handed over to the police.

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 i. Inappropriate Physical Contact
Inappropriate physical contact on School grounds is prohibited. Examples of these are: hugging, kissing, caressing and
sitting on the laps of someone of the opposite or similar sex.

Students are further prohibited to engage in any form of inappropriate physical behaviour while wearing our uniform or
anything that brings shame to the image and brand of RHISS regardless of their location.

Committing the above may lead to either suspension or expulsion from School.

j. Cell phones and/or Other Electronic Gadgets

Students are not allowed to bring valuable items to school. These items include cell phones, radios, head phones, etc.
Usage of these items on school grounds will result in them being confiscated and kept in the school until the last day of
Term 3. The school authorities will not be held responsible if such valuables are lost. Students can only use
School phones in case(s) of emergencies, the school phone is kept in the reception office.

k. Language Policy
As an English Medium school, students are always expected to speak English; except during Setswana or French lessons
or when an activity requires such language. A learner found to be speaking any language not permitted may be subjected
to detention.

15. PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS

The school believes in a strong partnership with parents through the Parent Teacher Association. (PTA)

16. ATTENDANCE

We recognize and stress the importance of the teaching and learning within the classroom. Regular attendance
and your child’s progress go hand in hand. Children should be in school at all times unless prohibited by illness
or medical appointments.

If a student is absent for three or more consecutive weeks for any reason other than medical, the student shall
be removed from the register and considered withdrawn from the school. Whenever a child is absent from
school, parents /guardians should communicate to the class teacher

17. ILLNESSES/ACCIDENTS AT SCHOOL

When a child is sick or injured in the school, in the first case, we attempt to contact the parents with the view to
asking them to come to school. If this is not possible the child will be taken to hospital.
In all cases, it is the school policy to act in the best interests of the child. When returning to school after an
illness the child must bring a signed note from the doctor. A verbal reason for absence from the parent
guardian will also be accepted.

18. PHYSICAL EDUCATION/SPORTS

The primary level is critical in laying the foundation of physical competency and positive attitude to physical
activities. Children will experience a wide variety of activities which develop their skills through increasingly
challenging situations.

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Fun, enjoyment and achievement will pervade all activities. Pupils will be allowed time to develop confidence,
both as individuals and members of a group.

19. FACILITIES
• Playgrounds with appropriate equipment for children play
• Soccer field with artificial tuff
• Swimming pool
• Basketball and tennis Courts
• Equipment for Athletics

20. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Extra-curricular activities form a central part of the school life. At Regent Hill International Primary School we
believe in a holistic approach to education and the school offers pupils with a variety of extra- curricular activities
including:

• Soccer - boys and girls • Scrabble

• Drama • Volleyball
• Traditional Dance • Life skills
• Chess • Handball
• Basketball • Tennis (Lawn and table
• ICT tennis)
• Music • Athletics
• Soft ball • Debate
• Young Farmers • Spelling bee
• Science Fair
21. THE SCHOOL DRESS CODE
SCHOOL UNIFORM

It is policy at Regent Hill International Primary School that every child must wear proper school uniform and parents’
cooperation with regard to this policy would be much appreciated. The policy of pupils wearing uniform aims to:
• Give children identity and help make them feel part of the school community.
• Allow them to feel pride in themselves.
• Add to the overall ethos and atmosphere of the school.
• Promote equality by ensuring that pupils do not feel different in the clothes that they wear.

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 • Help with child protection, security and Health and Safety as our pupils can easily be recognized and
distinguished.
• Promote the image of the school in public.

The following is our uniform

Boys Uniform Girl’s Uniform

Navy blue trousers White embroiled shirt Tie Check skirt
Sun hat White embroidered shirt Tie
Navy blue embroiled tracksuit Black school shoes
Navy blue shorts (P.E.) Colored house P.E. golf shirt Sun hat
White golf shirt Navy blue embroidered tracksuit Navy blue shorts (PE)
Socks Colored house P.E. golf shirt
Navy blue embroidered jersey White golf shirt
Navy blue swimming costume with logo
Navy blue with orange stripe school belt
Navy blue socks with orange stripes
Navy blue with orange socks Navy

P.E. UNIFORM (BOYS AND GIRLS)

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P.E uniform must be worn for all P.E sessions for health and safety reasons.
Uniform is available at the school.

APPEARANCE

• Uniform must be worn in a tidy manner, i.e. shirts tucked into trousers/skirts etc.
• No pierced jewellery of any kind be worn in school.
• Children are permitted to wear a watch.
• Wearing make-up of any kind, including nail varnish to school is not allowed.
• Hair styles must be tidy and natural in color.

22. 2024 FEES POLICY

• Regent Hill International Primary School is a private school which relies on fees paid by
parents/guardians to pay its staff, purchase resources and finance other activities.

• RHIS is operating a Pre-paid system of paying fees. Therefore, Parents/Guardians are required to pay
up all term fees before the beginning of the term.

• Parents/Guardians who do not pay before this scheduled time, will be requested keep their child
at home until the payment is honored.

• Parents/Guardians who default in payment of fees may be handed over to the school’s debt
collectors and will have their child’s classroom schedule interrupted.

• After an absence from school of twenty-one (21) consecutive days, the child will be withdrawn from
the school.

SCHOOL FEES STRUCTURE

STD 1 P9780/term or P29 340/year

STD 2 -6 P10 260/term or P30 780/year
STD 7 P16 155/term or P32 310/year
Lotus Class P11 850/term or P35 550/year

Registration Fee P200 non-refundable

Development Levy P1000 non-refundable (once-off)
Entry Fee (Lotus Class) P1500 non-refundable (once –off)
Book Levy P600 non-refundable (annual)

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STANDARD 1
PAYMENT PLANS
Method 1: FULL PAYMENT: P29 340/ year – on or before 31 December 2023

Method 2 TERMLY PAYMENTS: P9780 per 1st term – on or before 30 October 2023

P9780 per 2nd term – paid on or before 30 April 2024

P9780 per 3rd term – paid on or before 30 July 2024

Method 3: Term 1 fees are due by: 30 October 2023 – P3260

30 November 2023 – P3260

30 December 2023 – P3260
Full Term1 fees due before the first day of the term.

Term 2 fees are due by:

28 February 2024 – P3260

30 March 2024 – P3260
30 April 2024 – P3260
Full Term 2 fees due before the first day of the term.
Term 3 fees are due by:

30 June 2024 – P3260

30 July 2024 – P3260
30 August 2024 – P3260
Full Term 3 fees due before the first day of the term

NOTE:

Ø There is a 7.5% discount for all annual fees cleared by 31st December 2023
Ø Please observe the dates by which payments must be made.

STANDARD 2-6
Method 1: FULL PAYMENT: P30 780/ year – on or before 31 December 2023

Method 2: TERMLY PAYMENTS: P10 260 per 1st term – on or before 30 October 2023

P10 260 per 2nd term – paid on or before 30 April 2023

P10 260 per 3rd term – paid on or before 30 July 2023

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Method 3:
Term 1 fees are due by:
30 October 2023 – P3420
30 November 2023 – P3420
30 December 2023 – P3420
Full Term1 fees due before the first day of the term.
Term 2 fees are due by:

28 February 2024 – P3420

30 March 2024 – P3420
30 April 2024 – P3420
Full Term 2 fees due before the first day of the term.

Term 3 fees are due by:

30 June 2024 – P3420

30 July 2024 – P3420
30 August 2024 – P3420
Full Term 3 fees due before the first day of the term.

STANDARD 7
Method 1: FULL PAYMENT: P32 310/year on or before 31st December 2023

Method 2: TERM PAYMENTS: P16 155 per Term (Paid over two terms)

Payment due by:

30 December 2023 - P16 155
30 April 2024 - P16 155

Method 3: Term 1 fees are due by:

30 October 2023 - P5385

30 November 2023 - P5385
28 December 2023 - P5385
Full Term 1 fees due before the first day of the term

Term 2 fees are due by:

28 February 2024 - P5385
30 March 2024 - P5385
30 April 2024 - P5385
Full Term 2 fees due before the first day of the term

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 Note:
1. Failure to meet deadlines will result in students being excluded from classes.
2. No student in Standard 7 will be allowed to write their End of Term Examinations unless all outstanding
school fees balances the term are settled.
3. No student in Standard 7, will be allowed to write their 2024 End of Term 2 Examinations unless all
outstanding school fees balances are settled to 30th April 2024.
4. No examination will be written outside of the scheduled times.
5. Registration for 2024 PSLE October series will only be approved once full RHIPS tuition fees are paid on or
before 30 April 2024.

v There is a 7.5% discount for all annual fees cleared by 31st January 2024
v Fees for the current term must be cleared before any payments can be credited for the next term.
Failure to pay fees by the stipulated dates/times will result in the child being withdrawn from class until
such fees have been paid up.

MULTIPLE CHILD DISCOUNTS

Regent Hill International Primary School understands the financial pressure involved in supporting more than one child,
and we are pleased to offer the following discounts for parents with several children enrolled in Regent Hill International
Primary School (Terms and Conditions may apply, please see the bursar if it applies to your situation):

1st /oldest child: No discount 100% of fees

2nd child: 10% discount 90% of fees

3rd child: 15% discount 85% of fees

4th Child: 20% discount 80% of fees

Terms and conditions may apply, please see bursar if it applies to your situation.

23. BANKING DETAILS

Please deposit school fees in the School Account at any Standard Chartered Bank Branch at your own
convenience and avail the deposit slip to the office. (Banking details below).

The name and form of your child should be clearly stated on the deposit slip! If the deposit slip is lost and the
name and form of your child had not been narrated on the deposit slip, your account may not be credited with the
payment.

Bank Standard Chartered Bank

Account Name Regent Hill Primary School
Account Number 0100181849700
Branch Game City
Branch Code 66-28-67

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 The original deposit slip (including student’s name and Standard) should be availed to the school office. If you live
outside Gaborone, the deposit slip can be faxed to the school on Fax number: 391 9729 or emailed to
[email protected]

You can also pay by swiping at the school. For safety reasons, the school does not accept cash
payments.

WE REQUIRE A FULL TERM’S NOTICE IN WRITING BEFORE YOUR CHILD IS ONSIDERED WITHDRAWN
FROM THE SCHOOL.

A one month notice in writing may be accepted if sufficient supporting written evidence as to the reason of
transfer is provided with the transfer request.

The registration fee and development levy are non-refundable. School fees may be refunded if they have been
paid in advance and meet the terms of item number 10 stated above.

For all children from any Regent Hill Schools there is no payment for Development Levy.

Please feel free to contact the school for any further information or clarifications.

24. HEALTH PROMOTING SCHOOL

Regent Hill International Primary School promotes healthy eating. In order to do this: the school operates a tuck shop
where pupils can buy healthy snacks for a reasonable charge.

All pupils must take part in regular P.E sessions.

The school has a playground that encourages exercise through a programme of activities.

25. ACADEMIC YEAR CHANGES

If there are any changes in the information in this Prospectus during the school year all parents will be informed in
writing of the nature of such changes.

26. FURTHER INFORMATION

The Management of Regent Hill International Primary School realizes that information given in this prospectus is
limited and parents are very welcome to make arrangements to visit our campus. Parents are also encouraged to
visit our website.
Telephone: +267 391 9727
Fax: +267 391 9729
Postal Address: P.O. Box 80513, Gaborone
Physical Address: Plot 26125, Block 9, Gaborone
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.rhis.ac.bw

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 NOTE: IF YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS
PROSPECTUS, YOU CAN NOW COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION AT
REGENT HILL INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL AND APPEND YOUR SIGNATURE ON
THE APPLICATION.

WELCOME TO REGENT HILL INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL!!!

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