Apply To Sakeji

Your Sakeji Story Begins Here

Welcome to Sakeji Mission School, where academic excellence meets a nurturing, Christ-centered environment that prepares students for a lifetime of learning and service. Our school, steeped in a rich legacy of faith and tradition, offers a vibrant community where each child is encouraged to grow intellectually and spiritually.

Applying to Sakeji is a thoughtful process designed to ensure the best fit for your child through an in-depth evaluation and interview, focused on both academic readiness and personal development. We invite you to explore our easy-to-follow application process, complete with clear guidelines and requirements, as you take the first step toward joining our family.

Pre-Application Considerations

Sakeji Mission School is a place steeped in history and tradition, offering a rich educational experience for children. Sakeji seeks to engage with families at the highest level of commitment to ensure the best boarding school experience. We are proud of the families that we have served over our long history and seek to grow this family as much as possible. As you apply to Sakeji, please take the following points into account:

Age Qualifications

To be eligible for Grade 1, a child must turn six before July 30th of the entry year. This ensures that students are developmentally prepared for the curriculum.

Grade Level Restrictions

Sakeji currently only accepts new students in grades 1 to 6 and at the beginning of each new school year. The ideal circumstances is for all students to start in grade one as this gives them the highest chance of success. But we welcome applicants for the other grades as well. This is of course also dependent on the number of spots that are open in each grade.

Transportation

Sakeji is blessed to be located in a beautiful rural setting. The school maintains accommodation for any parent free of charge, who wishes to travel up by road. Additionally the Sakeji PTA maintains a very active hand in arranging and coordinating transportation. It is common for parents to hire a private coach for group transport to and from school. Alternatively, Sakeji Mission School has a grass airstrip used by small mission-based or private aircraft, which provide a quick and safe option.

Costs

The mission does not charge for education. Student contributions are made towards the costs of your child’s lodging and food, but they do not cover capital expenses. Much of the school’s infrastructure is funded through generous donations from Christians around the world who support the mission of Sakeji.

The Application Process

Application Form

A completed application form should be filled out for each child and submitted to the school. The application form can be submitted in person, by post, or emailed to applications@sakeji.com.

Deposit

Waived for 2027 Applicants. A K50 deposit is requested with submission of the application form. This is credited towards future student contributions for the students first term. Please contact the school for bank details. Cash payments in person are also accepted.

Interview

Students considered for enrollment at Sakeji will be contacted for an interview, scheduled between September and November for both the parents and child. During the interview, your child’s education level will be assessed to determine their appropriate grade placement.

Acceptance

After all interviews and assessments, Sakeji staff will review each applicant for acceptance. Parents will be notified of the results, and those successful candidates are requested a deposit to secure their child’s place.

Enrollment

Accepted applicants will receive additional information about specific school requirements for their children. This information must be completed and returned to the school to finalize the child’s enrollment.

First Day of School

Before the first day of school, accounts will be set up and parents notified of any further deposits and schedules. Please note that all new students are requested to pay first and last terms student contributions up front. This credit is given to cover their entire last term contributions.

Where to Submit Necessary Documents?

Below is a copy of the application form in PDF format (requires a PDF reader). You may download and use this form to complete the submission process. Please note that an application is not considered submitted until the 50 ZMW deposit has been paid.

Completed applications and all required documents can be emailed to applications@sakeji.com to:

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When To Apply?

Steps	Dates	Deposit (ZMW)
Application Process Opens	Jan – Aug of previous year	~~K50 – Waived 2027~~
Application Reviews	July – Sept of previous year
Interviews	Sept – Nov of previous year
Acceptance	Nov – Dec of previous year	33% of 1st Term
Enrollment	Dec of previous year
School Starts	Jan – Term 1	100% of Term
	Term 2 & Term 3 First Year Each	133% of Term
	Remainder of Terms	100% of Term
	Last Term at Sakeji With Notice	No Cost