Bitame Lucia International School

The school was founded in February 2009 by the teacher Lucia Bitame and managing director Ajomuzu Collette Bekaku, founder of the Cameroon Association for the Protection and Education of the Child (CAPEC).

[1] The school started in February 2009 with the help of international volunteers from United Kingdom, Netherlands, etc.

[3][4] Beside classrooms, the school has a big hall where various events are organized for students and their parents.

[5] On 29 September 2016, Brazilian Ambassador Dr Nei Futuro Bitencourt visited BLIS and taught Bitame Lucia International College students a lesson about Brazil[6] The school offers teaching opportunities for international volunteers.

[7] Partners and sponsors include Busuu,[6] Develop Africa,[8] Google, OLPC,[9] etc.

Pupils and teachers in summer 2014
First international volunteer from United Kingdom teaches kids in February 2009
US Embassy officer Luke Ortega opened new BLIS classroom in November 2012
Official visit of Brazilian Ambassador at BLIS on 29 September 2016