Primary school learners in their classroom
Primary School · Grades 1–7

A Christ-centered start to lifelong learning

We work with families to develop character and curiosity, and to prepare children for academic, social and spiritual success.

Learning at Joy To The World

Grades and curriculum

The Primary School offers Grades 1 to 7: Lower Primary (Grades 1–3) and Upper Primary (Grades 4–7).

Our approach emphasizes literacy and numeracy mastery, hands-on learning, teamwork, problem-solving and faith-informed ethics. Assessment follows national standards and provides timely feedback to support growth.

Core subjects

  • English
  • Sesotho
  • Mathematics
  • Natural & Social Sciences
  • Religious Education
  • Life Skills
  • Creative & Performing Arts
  • ICT
  • Physical Education
Learners lined up on the school grounds in the morning
Facilities

Learning environment

  • Well-equipped classrooms
  • Library
  • Computer laboratory
  • Science facilities
  • Sports grounds
  • Counseling center
School life

Events & activities

  • Picnics and sports days
  • Inter-school debates and athletics
  • Educational field trips
  • Annual spring fun day (fundraiser)
  • Open days for parents
  • Closing Concert & Prize-Giving ceremony
Admissions

Joining the Primary School

How to enrol

Entry
Grade 1, and transfers into Grades 2–7, space permitting.
Registration
New students pay a once-off registration fee (see below).
Documents
Certified copy of the birth certificate, latest report (for transfers), two passport-size photos and a transfer letter where applicable.
Orientation
New families attend an induction to review policies, routines and school culture.

School uniform

Uniforms are designed and supplied by the school uniform shop. Only official uniform items are permitted on campus and at official events, and only the official navy blue school bag is permitted (a black school bag may be allowed in certain circumstances).

Sports attire (white golf shirt with the school logo, navy blue short pants, white socks and white training shoes) is worn on Wednesdays and supplied only by the school uniform shop.

Girls

Dress
Navy blue dress with a red-and-white checked blouse
Jersey
Navy blue V-neck wool jersey with one white and one red stripe
Shoes
Black school shoes
Socks
Black

Boys

Trousers
Navy blue (long or short)
Shirt
Sky blue
Jersey
Navy blue V-neck wool jersey with one white and one red stripe
Shoes
Black school shoes
Socks
Black
Fees · 2027

School fees

CategoryTerm 1Term 2Term 3Total
New students · Grades 1–3M2380M2130M2130M6640
New students · Grades 4–7M2550M2195M2195M6940
Old students · Grades 1–3M2130M2130M2130M6390
Old students · Grades 4–7M2200M2195M2195M6590

Monthly option (9 months): M710/month (Grades 1–3) or M735/month (Grades 4–7).
New students only: registration M390.00 for Lower Primary (includes early literacy workbooks) or M150.00 for Upper Primary; chair fee M100.00 once-off.

Paying fees

Fees can be paid by bank transfer to Standard Lesotho Bank (account name: Joy To The World Schools), or by mobile money through Ecocash or M-Pesa. The account and merchant numbers are in the prospectus. Please present proof of payment to the school office.

2027 prospectus

Everything families need to know

Download the Primary School prospectus for programs, uniform, fees and payment details, or the brochure for a quick overview. When you are ready, apply online.