Education in a Global Context
GABORONE, BOTSWANA
Studying education in Gaborone, Botswana’s vibrant capital, offers a unique opportunity to explore innovative educational practices in a rapidly developing nation. Through enriching activities and guest lectures students will explore how education systems can be shaped by both local cultural dynamics and global influences. Every CIEE Faculty-Led & Custom program is a unique combination of high-quality academics and co-curricular activities and excursions that offer real-world experiences to enhance classroom learning.
Destination
As one of the most stable and forward-thinking countries in Africa, Botswana provides a rich cultural context to gain hands-on experience in diverse classroom settings, from rural schools to urban institutions. The country’s strong emphasis on improving its education system, alongside its commitment to technology and sustainable development, offers students a chance to engage with cutting-edge teaching methods and contribute to transformative educational initiatives. Gaborone’s welcoming community, coupled with access to both African and global perspectives, makes it an ideal destination for those seeking to understand the role of education in shaping societies in the 21st century.
Co-Curricular Activities
Lectures
Education in a Global Context program in Gaborone includes guest lectures on a variety of topics such as:
- Overview of Botswana’s Educational System
- Botswana’s Education Policy: Issues, Opportunities and Challenges
- Educational Curriculum in Botswana
Site Visits
Here are just a few of the possibilities for co-curricular activities and excursions in Gaborone:
- Conduct observations in public or private primary schools to gain a comprehensive understanding of Botswana’s education system—its opportunities, challenges, and potential.
- A community engagement activity at a local NGO.
- Visit to the Bahurutshe Cultural Village to gain firsthand experience of indigenous cultural practices and their impact on education.
- Participation in a pottery workshop to demonstrate the importance of hands-on education within indigenous cultures and the value of apprenticeship-style learning and community-based education.
- Camping excursion to a Nature Reserve to learn about Botswana’s conservation efforts and wildlife management challenges at the grassroots and national levels.
What's Included
Every program is tailored to suit the needs of your academic goals – so every program has unique program inclusions and pricing based on your needs. In addition to the programmatic and cultural inclusions above, a standard CIEE custom program includes on-site orientation, 24/7 emergency support, in-country transportation, accommodations, some meals, classroom space, comprehensive insurance coverage and logistical support from our on-site CIEE staff. We also offer marketing templates and other valuable tools to help you get the word out to students.
Health, Safety, & Security
CIEE has over seven decades of experience creating engaging and reliable study abroad programs around the world, with an excellent safety record. Each of our sites is regularly assessed using international risk management standards and data to facilitate successful programs. In addition, our custom and faculty-led programs include pre-departure and on-site orientations, iNext travel insurance, the support of trained CIEE staff members on-site, and 24/7 emergency support in-country. Learn more at ciee.org/safety.