About Us
A school built on conviction.
Christian foundation. Qualified teachers. A formal Strategic Plan. Five years on, and just getting started.
Our Story
From a small early-years group to a fully-fledged ECE-through-Grade-12 school.
St. Francis of Assisi Private School was founded in 2021 by Mr. Francis Mulenga as an answer to a clear local need: a private school in Chililabombwe that would deliver quality education on a Christian foundation, with teachers who hold real credentials and a learning environment that rewards both effort and character.
Five years on, we have grown from a small early-years group to a fully-fledged school of 500+ learners across Early Childhood Education, Primary (Grades 1 to 7), and Secondary (Forms 1 to 5, that is, Grades 8 to 12). We are a registered ECZ examination centre, our staff is fully professionalised, our finances are sound, and our facilities continue to expand.
In April 2026 the school appointed its first substantive School Principal, Mr. Blessmore Mulenga, marking a deliberate move toward formalised academic leadership and a published Strategic Plan that places academic excellence, universal literacy, talent development, digital transformation, financial sustainability, and community engagement at the centre of our work over the period 2026 to 2028.
Our Mission
To provide high quality education based on a Christian foundation for the betterment of the individual and the country.
Our Vision · 2026-2028
By April 2028, St. Francis of Assisi Private School will be the most academically respected private school in Chililabombwe, producing distinction-band ECZ candidates and well-rounded learners. Every learner will leave the school able to read, write, think, perform, lead, and serve, for God and for Country.
Our Core Values
Four words that govern every decision.
Integrity
in every relationship and every transaction.
Innovation
in teaching and in operations.
Professionalism
in conduct and in delivery.
Fairness
in the application of rules and the distribution of opportunity.
Our Christian Foundation
Faith as foundation, not condition.
We are a Christian-foundation school. We are not affiliated to any single church or denomination, and we welcome learners of every Christian tradition and of other faiths.
Christian principles shape our daily practice through morning devotions, our values-based code of conduct, and a culture of service to others. Our motto, For God and Country, expresses our conviction that learning is a gift to be used for the good of the wider community.
Leadership
The people who carry the school.
Proprietor & Executive Director
Mr. Francis Mulenga
Founded the school in 2021 and continues to chair the Board of Directors, providing strategic governance and overall direction.
School Principal · Since 1 April 2026
Mr. Blessmore Mulenga
The first to hold this office. Leads the day-to-day operation of the school and is accountable to the Board for the delivery of the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan.
Senior Management Team
- › Head Teacher, Secondary Section
- › Head Teacher, Primary Section
- › Deputy Head Teacher
- › School Accountant
- › Section Secretaries (Primary and Secondary)
- › Heads of Department (across academic subjects)
Governance
Our Constitution and Code of Conduct.
The school operates under a written Constitution (Version 2.0) and a binding Ethical Code of Conduct. These documents define the rights and responsibilities of every learner, parent, staff member, Board member, and visitor. Copies are available on request from the school office.
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