Admissions

Begin Your Child's
Journey Here

We welcome families from Baby Class through Grade 7. Our admissions process is straightforward — and we are with you at every step.

How It Works

The Admissions Journey

From first enquiry to first day, here is exactly what to expect when applying to Shalva Academy.

1

Enquire

Call, WhatsApp, or email us. Tell us which year group you're interested in and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

2

School Tour

Visit our campus at Baldwin View. Meet our team and see where your child would learn and grow every day.

3

Apply

Complete the application form and submit the required documents. Grade 1 and above includes a short, friendly assessment.

4

Offer

If a place is available, we will send you a formal offer letter within five working days of your application.

5

Enrol

Accept your offer, pay the acceptance fee, and complete enrolment. Your child's place is confirmed.

Year Groups

Who We Welcome

We serve children from the age of roughly two years through to Grade 7, with each stage of schooling designed specifically for that age group.

Ages ~2–5

Early Childhood Education

Baby Class, Nursery, and Pre-School — the foundational years, built on play, discovery, and nurture.

  • Baby Class (~2–3 years)
  • Nursery (~3–4 years)
  • Pre-School (~4–5 years)
  • Max ratio: 1:10 (Baby Class), 1:15 (Nursery/Pre-School)
Ages ~6–10

Lower Primary

Grades 1 through 4 — structured learning that builds solid academic foundations while keeping curiosity alive.

  • Grade 1 (~6 years)
  • Grade 2 (~7 years)
  • Grade 3 (~8 years)
  • Grade 4 (~9–10 years)
Ages ~11–13

Upper Primary

Grades 5 through 7 — deepening knowledge, developing leadership, and preparing for secondary school with confidence.

  • Grade 5 (~11 years)
  • Grade 6 (~12 years)
  • Grade 7 (~13 years) — PSLE preparation
What to Prepare
Documents & Requirements

Please prepare the following when submitting your application. If you are missing any document, contact us and we will advise you on the best way to proceed.

All Year Groups

  • Completed application form (collected from the school or requested by email)
  • Certified copy of child's birth certificate
  • Up-to-date vaccination / immunisation record
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs
  • Any relevant medical information or special needs documentation
  • Emergency contact details for at least two people

Grade 1 and Above

  • Most recent school report (if transferring from another school)
  • Transfer letter or leaving certificate from previous school
  • Short assessment session at Shalva Academy (conducted in a friendly, low-pressure environment)
  • Brief parent or guardian interview with the Head Teacher

The assessment is not a barrier. It is a tool to help us understand where your child is so we can welcome them into the right year group and support them well from day one.

Get in Touch

Ready to Take the First Step?

Fill in the form and a member of our admissions team will be in touch within one working day. Or if you prefer, reach us directly by phone, WhatsApp, or email.

Phone / WhatsApp+260 965 993 765

Visit UsPlot No. ZT62, Baldwin View, Zamtan, Kitwe — school hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm

Prefer WhatsApp?Message us directly at +260 965 993 765 — it's the quickest way to reach us and we respond throughout the day.

Admissions Enquiry