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Falcon College

Instructs in English

Fees ZWL 14,850 - 19,400

Pupils 400

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Falcon College is an independent, co-educational boarding school near Esigodini, Zimbabwe. It delivers the Cambridge International Examinations curriculum, progressing from Secondary 1 with core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Science) to a Cambridge IGCSE in Secondary 2, and then Cambridge AS and A Levels in the final two years. AS results can contribute to the A Level. The school emphasises small class sizes and a tailored educational approach, with IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications recognised for university admission worldwide. Facilities include six boarding houses, campus-wide Wi‑Fi, and extensive sports facilities supported by a gym. The campus is bordered by the Quiet Waters Nature Reserve, which serves as an outdoor classroom, with the Pumula Campsite used for weekend activities. Falcon College runs over forty clubs and a yearly play production, including Debating, Model United Nations, and Falcon Band. The school began as a male-only establishment and admitted girls in 2017, becoming co-educational.

Location

Falcon College is located in Esigodini, Zimbabwe, at the foot of the Blue Hills. The campus is bordered by the Quiet Waters Nature Reserve and lies about 50 kilometres southeast of Bulawayo. It is a rural setting that offers a full boarding experience.

Stages

Secondary school; co-educational.

Type

Independent, co-educational boarding school.

Additional learning support

Tailored support for varying abilities.

Religious affiliation

Christian

Boarding Arrangements

The school offers a full, co-educational boarding experience. The House system comprises seven houses: Kestrel (girls' house) and six boys' houses — Chubb, Founders, George Grey, Hervey, Oates, and Tredgold. Form One to Upper Sixth live together in the Houses, with Housemasters/mistresses, house tutors and prefects overseeing life and activities.

Food Options

Introwise Catering Services provides meals and teas; breakfast, tea, lunch and dinner are served, with a tri-weekly menu updated with input from student prefects. Catering also covers school events and functions.

House System

The House system groups pupils into seven Houses for pastoral care and competition. Kestrel is the girls' House; the six boys' Houses are Chubb, Founders, George Grey, Hervey, Oates and Tredgold. Each House is led by a Housemaster or Housemistress, with house tutors and prefects coordinating life and inter-house activities.

Governance and Ownership

Falcon College is an independent, co-educational boarding school. It is governed through Falcon College Trust.

Application / Registration Fees

- Processing / registration (application) fee: USD 50 (payable at the inter‑bank rate of the week).

Acceptance-of-place (enrolment) fees

- Acceptance-of-place fees are charged to secure a place after an offer is made. Reported recent levels: USD 4,500 for Forms I–III (Form One to Form Three) and USD 2,250 for Form IV to Upper Sixth. These acceptance fees have been described as non‑refundable.

Tuition / Term fees (by year / billing period)

- Billing basis: fees are charged per school term; the school operates on a three‑term academic year.

- Recent reported term amounts (examples published in publicly available notices and reports):
- USD 4,950 per term (commonly quoted in recent fee announcements).
- Other public listings have quoted term fees in the range of approximately USD 5,350 per term; and a small number of school‑profile summaries list annual boarding figures (annual boarding ~USD 4,050 reported on an international school directory). These figures have been reported in external summaries.

Boarding fees

- Falcon College is a full‑boarding school; boarding charges are included in the termly tuition for boarders in standard fee notices unless a separate boarding line is published. Public listings vary: an international directory shows a reported annual boarding figure of approximately USD 4,050; other public announcements present termly all‑in boarding tuition figures (see tuition/term figures above).

Other compulsory and routine charges

- Uniforms and stationery: parents are provided with uniform and stationery lists after offer/house allocation; uniform and stationery purchases are additional costs. Laundry numbers and house allocation details are supplied at acceptance.

- Exam and assessment fees: Cambridge/IGCSE/AS/A‑Level exam entry and associated examination charges apply for candidates (exam administration and entry fees are charged in addition to tuition; amounts are billed per candidate/exam session). Referenced school materials describe the Cambridge curriculum and associated exam schedules.

- Optional trips, tours and activities: overseas or domestic trips and special programmes (leadership trips, sea/field trips, tours) carry additional costs and deposits where applicable; amounts vary by trip.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing frequency: termly invoices (three terms per academic year).

- Payment timing and acceptance: acceptance-of-place fee must be paid within the specified time after an offer is made to secure the place. Application fees are payable at time of application. Public notices indicate acceptance fees are non‑refundable.

Payment methods / banking details

- The school accepts international bank payments in United States Dollars to designated nostro and beneficiary accounts. Available beneficiary accounts and correspondent banks published for payments include CABS (USD nostro), Nedbank Zimbabwe (with SWIFT MBCAZWHX), and Ecobank (USD nostro with SWIFT ECOCZWHX); an intermediary correspondent (Standard Chartered New York, SCBLUS33) is listed for USD transfers. Payments are typically made by bank transfer / SWIFT to the Falcon College Trust accounts.

Refunds and non‑refundable charges

- Acceptance-of-place (enrolment) fees and application/registration/processing fees have been described in public fee notices as non‑refundable. A detailed, itemised public refund policy for tuition, boarding or other fees (terms for mid‑term withdrawals, partial refunds, or cancellations) is not published in the school's publicly available terms and admissions material reviewed. When acceptance fees are described in recent fee announcements, they are identified as non‑refundable.

Other notes on routine charges and how they are handled

- Routine consumables and supply charges: schools commonly levy charges for consumables, textbook rentals, workbook and online resources, and medical or insurance cover where applicable; Falcon College materials and newsletters reference textbook loans and consumable use in academic programmes and list items that parents must provide or that are billed separately (uniforms, stationery, photos, optional trips). Exact per‑item amounts are not given in the publicly available summaries and newsletters.

Concise statement on available data for the 2026/27 academic year

- A complete, itemised 2026/27 fee schedule broken down by every form/year group, with term and annual totals and line‑by‑line charges for uniforms, laundry, exam and activity fees, was not publicly posted in the documents reviewed. The figures above reflect the most recent published/announced figures and recurring billing practice (termly billing, acceptance fees, bank payment details) available in the school's admissions material and recent public fee notices.

Curriculum

Falcon College offers a Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum, internationally recognised. The school follows the complete secondary curriculum from Secondary 1 to Secondary 2 (IGCSE) and then Cambridge AS and A Level. In Secondary 1, core subjects English Language, Mathematics and Science are studied, along with French, Ndebele, Geography, History, Design & Technology, Art & Design, Computing, Music, and Life Skills. In Secondary 2, learners study for the Cambridge IGCSE qualifications, with exams at the end of the year. In the final two years, learners pursue the Cambridge AS and A Level curriculum; AS marks can contribute to the full A Level, and higher grades may carry to A Level.

Higher Education Progression

CIE qualifications are internationally recognised for higher education admissions. Thousands of learners gain places at universities around the world with these qualifications. The qualifications also support entry to other tertiary institutions and employment opportunities.

Admissions

1. Submit the Falcon College application with a USD 50 processing and registration fee (payable at the inter-bank rate of the week). Provide a copy of the child's birth certificate and a passport-sized colour photo. Include a list of the child's academic, sporting and cultural achievements. For applications for Form 2 and above, include a copy of the child's most recent school report. 2. You will receive an email and Form A (Intent to write the CHISZ Common Entrance Exams) to complete and return within a specified time frame. The email includes details of the entrance exam centres and timings. It also specifies what to bring and wear on the day. Return Form A within the specified timeframe. 3. Two weeks after the entrance exam, notification is sent advising whether a place has been offered. If a place is offered, the Acceptance of Place Fee must be paid within the specified time and the requisite forms completed and returned to the College. 4. House allocation is then determined by the Headmaster and Deputy Head Master (Pastoral) and you will be notified of your child's House, Laundry Number, Uniform & Stationery Lists and Information for New Parents.

Waitlist

Form One 2026 applications are now closed; if still interested, apply and Falcon College can place you on our waiting list.

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St George's College Harare

Pupils 750

Type Boys School (boarding), Co-educational

St George's College Harare is a private Catholic Jesuit high school in Harare, Zimbabwe. The Cambridge pathway guides Form 1–4, with IGCSE at the end of Form 4; the Sixth Form offers Cambridge AS and A Levels with over 20 subjects. The campus spans forty hectares beside National Botanical Gardens and provides facilities for academic and student life. The Fr Michael Ross SJ Science Centre has eleven laboratories and opened in 2018, and the Strength and Conditioning Centre is a purpose-built facility to support student-athletes. A Multi-Purpose Sports Facility is in development. The school offers 16 IGCSE subjects and 13 A-Level subjects. Educentre Learning Support opened in 2020, Design and Technology laboratories were refurbished, and the Loyola Music Centre hosts the Music Department. Cambridge Professional Development Centre on campus supports staff development. There are sixty clubs and a broad sport programme, with boarding for around 120 male boarders each year.

Location

Harare, Zimbabwe. The College is located at 3 Borrowdale Road, Borrowdale, Harare, adjacent to the National Botanical Gardens.

Stages

Form 1 (Year 8) to Upper Six (Year 13). Boarding Department of over a hundred students.

Type

Private Roman Catholic Jesuit high school.

Additional learning support

Educentre - Learning Support provides extra teaching time; lessons in small groups or individually; mentors; open throughout the day with mornings and afternoons sessions; referrals may be through parents, teachers, or students; aims to help cope with classwork and improve progress.

Country affiliation

Zimbabwe

Religious affiliation

Roman Catholic and Jesuit

Boarding Arrangements

St George's College has on-site boarding facilities for male students from Forms 1–6, accommodating up to about 120 boarders. The boarding programme follows College policies and is managed by a Head of Boarding and a Boarding Management Team responsible for pastoral care, safety and liaison with parents. The Boarding Mission Statement emphasises independence, responsibility, respect, tolerance, progress and achievement.

Uniform Requirement

Everyday Uniform for boys includes a red floppy hat, blazer with the College badge, College tie, khaki shorts and shirt, grey knee-high stockings, and black leather school shoes. Everyday Uniform for girls includes a red floppy hat, blazer with badge, College tie, white short-sleeved shirt, black knee-length skirt, white socks, black opaque tights in winter, and black lace-up or buckled shoes. Best Dress is worn for formal occasions; accepted variations include Prefects' ties and other College-approved distinctions, and Mashonaland Provincial or Zimbabwe National Ties may be worn with everyday uniform; with Best Dress, only ties awarded by the College may be worn; jewellery and makeup are restricted and a student may be sent home if guidelines are not met.

Application fees
- An application fee of USD 50.00 is payable for applications (this amount is listed for Lower 6 and general admissions).

Tuition fees by year group (term and annual amounts)
- The College does not publish a full term-by-term or year-by-year tuition table publicly; the current term and annual tuition amounts for each year group (Form 1 / Year 8 through Upper Six / Year 13) are provided directly by the College's accounts office on request. Parents receive a school fee invoice for the term when a place is confirmed.
- For Lower 6 (Year 12) applicants there is a stated acceptance process that requires payment of a deposit of USD 1,800 together with the term fees at finalisation; the College issues the Lower 6 term invoice at the time of finalising a place. This deposit is presented as a required payment to confirm a place.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fee invoices are issued per term; parents are expected to collect or receive the School Fee invoice from the Accounts Office before the start of the term into which the pupil is entering. Where an acceptance deposit is required, it must be paid by the deadline set by the Registrar/Accounts Office.
- The College explicitly states that acceptance deposits required to confirm a place are non-refundable. Where the College requires a non-refundable deposit to secure admission, that deposit is retained by the College.

Boarding fees
- St George's College operates a Boarding Department (the College reports a boarding population of over one hundred students). Boarding fees are part of the overall fee schedule but the specific boarding fee amounts are not published in the publicly available fee pages; the accounts office provides the boarding tariff as part of the current fee schedule on request.

Other costs and fees
- Uniforms: the College operates a College Uniform Shop and uniform costs are charged separately; parents are required to purchase the specified uniform items.
- Textbooks, stationery and bookstore items are handled through the College's bookshop/bookstore arrangements and are additional to tuition; parents are responsible for these costs unless otherwise specified on the invoice. The College handbook and admissions material identify the bookstore and stationery as separate costs.
- Co-curricular costs (for certain trips, service projects, optional activities and some extracurricular items) are charged separately where applicable; Lower 6 enrolment information references a mandatory service project period that may involve costs for travel or project expenses handled as part of term billing or separate invoices.

Refund information
- Where the College requires a non-refundable deposit to secure a place, that deposit is non-refundable. No publicly posted comprehensive refund schedule for term fees or other fees was found on the College's fee pages; specific refund terms for tuition, boarding or other fees are supplied in the College's formal fee schedule and invoice terms available from the Accounts Office.

Fee payment options and cashier details
- Accepted payment methods: cash or card (swipe) at the St George's College Cashier's Office; bank transfers are accepted using the bank details provided by the Accounts Office (parents must submit proof of payment).
- Cashier office hours (as published): Mondays to Thursdays 07:00–14:00 and Fridays 07:00–12:00 (these hours are published as the typical cashier times and may change). For bank transfer details or to submit proof of payment, parents are instructed to email the accounts office.

Contacts for fee documentation and current schedule
- The College issues a current detailed fee schedule (tuition by year group, boarding tariffs, term amounts, and the billing timetable) through its Accounts Office and Registrar; the Accounts Office and Registrar email addresses are listed for fee enquiries and to request the current school fee structure.

Summary of what is available and what must be requested
- Available as published for the 2025/26 admissions material: an application fee of USD 50.00 and a Lower 6 acceptance deposit amount of USD 1,800 are explicitly stated. The College confirms the existence of term invoices, non-refundable acceptance deposits, a uniform shop, a bookstore, and a boarding department.
- Not publicly posted: detailed tuition and boarding amounts broken down by year group (term and annual figures) and a full public refund schedule. The comprehensive term-and-year fee table, boarding tariffs and any applicable discounts or payment-plan terms are provided by the Accounts Office as the College's current fee schedule. Parents should obtain the current fee schedule directly from the College's accounts office or Registrar to receive the complete per-term and per-year fee breakdowns, payment deadlines, and invoice particulars.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Life Skills lessons are delivered for Form 1 and Form 2 as part of Careers Guidance and Counselling. The Life Skills topics address non‑academic issues relevant to normal development in the modern world. Delivery uses lectures, PowerPoint presentations and videos, with students encouraged to participate; a range of sensitive issues is addressed and the syllabus is revised to include topical matters. The Life Skills program supports the holistic development of students. Career Guidance begins in Form 2, with staff providing information about tertiary education and career options, and there are college visits and talks from professionals to support student planning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Educentre - Learning Support is the school's learning support centre. It provides remediation for students who may have difficulties with English or Mathematics. Students may be referred by teachers or parents, or may request help on their own. Lessons are taught in small groups or individually depending on the learners' needs, and some students may benefit from interaction with former St George's students who tutor with knowledge of expected classwork standards and curriculum requirements. The Educentre is open throughout the day, with lessons offered in the mornings during a student's non-curriculum periods and in the afternoons before the start of sports; regular attendance will ensure progress toward meeting their intended potential.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English language is offered as an IGCSE subject under Cambridge International Examinations. The English Language and Literature department aims to develop reading and writing, speaking and listening skills, and to foster self‑confidence and empathy. Pupils of all abilities study English language and literature to support their academic development. Educentre Learning Support provides remediation for students with difficulties in English. English language provision is anchored in Cambridge IGCSE syllabuses for English language and literature.

Mental Wellbeing

The Chaplaincy provides confidential counseling services to students. The Chaplaincy oversees Chapel Services, Service Projects, Interact, Days of Recollection and Retreats, and works in conjunction with the personal counseling facility. Counseling is available outside the normal disciplinary structure and staff confidentiality is respected. The Chaplaincy uses dedicated spaces such as the R.E. room and the guidance room to support students' wellbeing, and any staff member willing to serve as a Chaplain may be part of the Chaplaincy Counseling Team.

Safeguarding

A Child Protection Policy exists for St George's College and Hartmann House. The policy includes a Statement and sections on the distinctive Catholic character, self‑declaration and personal commitment forms, useful contacts, and procedures to follow when there is suspected abuse. It covers definitions of various forms of child abuse, signs requiring further exploration, and recommended best practices. The policy also outlines the Child Protection Team Members and Contacts.

Admissions

1. Form 1 (Year 7) admissions: Step 1: Collect an Application Form and Brochure from the Registrar or download them, during your son's Grade 6 year or Term 1 of Grade 7. Submit the completed Application Form with a copy of your son's birth certificate, a copy of the Baptism/Dedication Certificate, copies of previous school achievements (Grade 6 & 7), copies of previous school reports (Grade 6 & 7), a recent passport-sized photograph, and the application fee to the Registrar as soon as possible. Applicants of all religious backgrounds are welcome to apply. Step 2: You will receive Form A from the Registrar asking you to confirm if St George's College is your son's high school of first choice, usually sent out early May; return the completed Form A at the beginning of June. Step 3: If St George's College is your son's high school of first choice, your son will write the CHISZ Grade 7 Entrance Assessment (Mathematics and English) at the College, usually on the first Saturday in July; foreign applicants resident outside Zimbabwe must be present to write the assessment. You will receive the acceptance or regret letter from the Registrar approximately two weeks after the assessment. If accepted, a non-refundable deposit must be paid to confirm the place, usually by the end of August. Step 4: Collect your son's Handbook (Registrar's Office) and First Term's invoice (Accounts Office) before the end of Term 3 of Grade 7.

Scholarships

2) Form 2 (Year 9) & Form 3 (Year 10) admissions: Step 1: Collect an Application Form and Brochure from the Registrar or download them; submit the completed Application Form with a copy of your son's birth certificate, a copy of the Baptism/Dedication Certificate, copies of previous school achievements (past two years), copies of previous school reports (past two years), a recent passport-sized photograph, and the application fee; applicants of all religious backgrounds are welcome. Step 2: Once the completed Application Form is in order, it will be taken to the Headmaster for review. Step 3: If accepted, pay a non-refundable deposit to confirm the acceptance before the stated deadline. Step 4: Collect your son's Handbook and the School Fee invoice before the start of the term entering the College. 3) Lower 6 (Year 12) admissions: Step 1: Apply now (July to November); attend the Virtual Information Evening (Sept 5); download the application form and brochure or collect them from the Registrar's office; submit the completed application with birth certificate copy, Baptism/Dedication certificate copy, previous school reports and achievements (Forms 3 & 4), recent passport photo, and the US$50 application fee. Step 2: Selection Process (November–December 2024): attend Open Day, undergo interviews and assessments in early December, register for the Service Project, and receive conditional acceptance letters by December. Step 3: Finalise Your Place (January 2025): after IGCSE results, confirm subject choices based on performance. Step 4: Welcome to Lower 6 (February 2025): purchase uniforms, pay the $1,800 deposit and term fees, and complete Orientation. The Service Project Programme runs for Lower 6: all students take part in a mandatory community service program while awaiting IGCSE results (three weeks in Term 1), with fundraising and service activities during Lent Term.

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Gateway High School

Pupils 700

Type Co-educational

Gateway High School is a biblically based Christian secondary school in Zimbabwe offering Cambridge-based education from early secondary through Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS and A Levels. ACE graduation certificates are conferred by a UK-based governing body, aligning the ACE framework with Cambridge qualifications. Established in 1991, the school grew from modest Form 1 classes to a campus, introducing the Career Preparation Programme (1996), the ACE pathway (2002), and the Takuranashe Class (2010), with a counselling service since 1996 and a Career Fair since 2012. The campus includes Art and Computing rooms, a science block, a library, and a Hall. On-site cricket and rugby fields, grass volleyball courts, tennis courts and a swimming pool (2011) support sport and community events. A range of clubs including Arts & Crafts, Drama, Chess, Debate, Choir, and language, cultural, and social activities enrich academic life. The school also emphasises character, leadership and service.

Location

Emerald Hill, Harare, Zimbabwe. The school is located on Golden Stairs Road, in the heart of Harare and along one of the city's major routes, providing accessible transport. The campus is described as magnificent with fantastic facilities.

Stages

The school provides the complete secondary curriculum from Secondary 1 to Advanced Level.

Type

The school is a biblically based Christian High School.

Additional learning support

Gateway High School offers a Support For Learning Department with ACE, Takuranashe and CPP. Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) provides a complete high school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 6, with ACE graduation certificates conferred by a UK-based governing body. The program features individualized, mastery-based learning integrated with biblical character formation.

Country affiliation

ACE is based on the American school system, and ACE graduation certificates are conferred by a UK-based governing body.

Religious affiliation

Christian

School day structure

OFFICE HOURS: Our offices are open 7:25 to 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday; 7:25 am to 3:00 pm on Friday. Holiday office hours: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the second week of the holiday, and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the week before school opens for a new term.

Uniform Requirement

The Uniform Regulations apply; the uniform is compulsory and suppliers are Enbee and Glen Abbey. Skirts must meet the stipulated length and braids must be of the stipulated length and width. Non-uniform attire must be modest. Breaches of the Uniform Regulations may result in a verbal or written notice and a punishment; on occasion a student may be sent home to rectify the issue.

Food Options

Food is available from the school tuck-store during two breaks. Lunches from home are not accepted, and the school discourages bringing non-urgent items; medicines may be brought for on-site management but general lunches, books, sports kits, keys or money are not accepted.

House System

Gateway High School uses a four-house system: Cowper, Kendrick, Newton and Wesley; internal competitions award a shield at Speech Day/Night.

Governance and Ownership

Gateway High School is governed by Gateway School Trust, which operates Gateway Primary School, Gateway High School and Gateway Christian Training College; the Trust is an internationally accredited ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) institution.

Application & Enrolment Fees
- The school requires a non-refundable application fee at time of application.
- A non-refundable enrolment (registration) fee is charged when a place is accepted; the enrolment form shows this fee is required but does not publish a fixed amount.

Tuition fees (structure and how they are charged)
- Tuition is charged on a per-term basis (fees stated on the enrolment form as “per child, per term”). The school's enrolment paperwork and admissions information define fee billing as termly.
- The school uses the standard Zimbabwe independent‑school term structure (fees expressed per term; the academic year is termly). Specific term or annual amounts for each year group are not published on the school's enrolment materials.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No published, itemised schedule of tuition fees by school year or form (Form 1 through Upper Sixth) is available in the school's enrolment form or admissions pages. The enrolment form contains placeholders for “current school fees … per child, per term” and for the non‑refundable enrolment and application fees, indicating fees are set but not printed on those documents.
- An independent, third‑party compilation lists an indicative average figure for Gateway High School of USD 2,100 (presented as an average fees figure in that external list). This is a third‑party estimate and is not an itemised per‑year or per‑term schedule published by the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing is termly (fees quoted on the enrolment form are per term). The school operates a cash office with published office hours for fee payments. No published payment‑deadline schedule, late‑payment penalties, or formal instalment plans appear on the public admissions/enrolment materials.

Boarding fees
- Gateway High School is an independent day school (no boarding programme is listed); there are no published boarding fees.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, textbooks, levies, exam fees, transport, extracurriculars)
- The enrolment form and admissions pages require supporting documents and list application/enrolment fees, but do not publish specific charges for uniform, textbooks, transport, exam entry, extra‑curricular fees or parental levies for the high school. These additional costs are not itemised on the enrolment form.

Refund information
- The enrolment form explicitly records the application fee and the enrolment fee as non‑refundable. There is no published, itemised refund policy for tuition, uniform or other charges on the publicly available admissions/enrolment materials.

Fee payment options
- The school maintains a cash office and publishes office hours for in‑person payments; the admissions information references the cash office closure times, indicating cash payments are handled on site. No public listing of accepted electronic payment methods (bank transfer/EFT, credit card, mobile money) or account details is published in the admissions/enrolment materials.

Summary of available facts (concise)
- The school requires a non‑refundable application fee and a non‑refundable enrolment fee; tuition is charged per term. The school is a day school (no boarding fees). Specific numeric fee amounts by year group, a complete per‑term/per‑year fee schedule, published payment methods, billing deadlines, and a detailed refund policy are not published in the school's publicly available admissions or enrolment documents.

Note on independent estimates
- An independent compilation of Zimbabwe school fees lists an indicative/average figure for Gateway High School of USD 2,100; this appears as an external estimate and is not an itemised official fee schedule produced by the school.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Life Skills Department provides mentoring, counselling and wellbeing supports to help students develop socially and emotionally. The mentoring leadership group assists children with difficulties; mentors are trained by Childline and Island Hospice. Counselling is available after classes for all forms. Life Skills lessons are conducted twice per class per week to help young people lead balanced and Christ-centered lives. Psychological reports assess students with learning difficulties to tailor teaching methods, and monitoring and parental involvement support student wellbeing. Career guidance and university applications are provided to help students make informed life and career choices, and camps and a career fair support character development and resilience.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Gateway High School offers learners with learning difficulties a dedicated learning environment. The Support For Learning Department provides highly specialised programmes: Accelerated Christian Education (ACE), Takuranashe, and the Career Preparation Programme (CPP). ACE provides a complete high school curriculum for Form 1 to 6 with an individualized, mastery-based program in Maths, English, Literature, Social Studies, Science and Etymology. ACE certificates are conferred by a governing body in the United Kingdom and the program is based on the American school system, supporting entry to tertiary education in the USA. CPP is for students needing individual teaching to develop independent living skills, positive attitude, good behaviour and work readiness. Individualised Educational Programs (IEPs) are used for each learner.

Mental Wellbeing

Life Skills supports students' mental wellbeing through mentoring, counselling and accessibility to psychological support. The mentoring leadership group assists children who have difficulties, with leaders drawn from all forms and trained by Childline and Island Hospice. Counselling is available after classes for all forms. Life Skills lessons address a range of topics to help students lead balanced lives in Christ, and the department provides career guidance and university applications support. Camps and the Career Fair promote wellbeing, resilience and future planning.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding-related supports include mentoring by leaders trained by Childline and Island Hospice and access to counselling and psychological reports to identify appropriate support. The Life Skills program includes monitoring and parental engagement to help safeguard students and support those with difficulties in adjusting to workload and life demands.

Admissions

1. For entry into form 1 the following documents are required: Grade 6 third term report, a passport-sized photo, a copy of the birth certificate, and a non-refundable application fee. The completion of the enrolment form is not a guarantee of acceptance; all applicants will be assessed. After these documents are received, parents will be communicated with in May regarding the forms to be filled before the Common Assessment Test, in line with ATS guidelines. The Common Assessment Test is usually held on the first Saturday of July and is written at the school of the parent's first choice, with results published according to ATS guidelines.

2. Enrollment for other forms is done throughout the year and requires the current term report, a Confidential Report from the current school, a passport-sized photo, a copy of the birth certificate, and a non-refundable application fee. The school will administer an assessment exam and parents will be notified of the results within a week, with the results informing the school of eligibility for a place.

3. The Head/Acting Head's decision regarding admission is final. If a place is offered and accepted, the deposit stipulated in the offer letter must be paid to secure the place; if the place is not taken up, the full deposit will be forfeited. The Gateway Code of Discipline accompanies the enrolment process, and signing the declaration confirms agreement to observe its requirements. The declaration also acknowledges that Gateway High School is a Christian School where tenets of the Christian faith are taught and observed.

4. Gateway High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to students. It does not discriminate in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. The school is a Bible-based Christian Educational Community and teaches Christian tenets while expecting adherence to school rules.

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Peterhouse Group of Schools

Instructs in English

Ages 6 - 18 years

Fees ZWL 10,800 - 17,100

Pupils 1120

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding), Boys School (boarding), Girls School (boarding)

Peterhouse Group of Schools offers a Cambridge-based curriculum for students aged 6 to 18, spanning Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. The schools operate as independent boarding institutions with three age-appropriate campuses on two estates near Marondera, Zimbabwe, supported by Calderwood Park and Gosho Park. The AS Level is a one-year course with examinations or coursework, and most IGCSE achievers progress to four AS Levels while others take three; A Levels follow with AS and A2 results combined. Core subjects include Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Geography, History, and more, with additional A/AS Level options such as French, Music, and Global Perspectives. The 6 Cs framework—critical thinking, creativity, communication, character, collaboration and cross-cultural skills—underpins the approach. The school provides University & Further Education support, annual educational trips, and a strong extracurricular program including sport, music, drama, robotics, and service clubs. These elements shape confident, responsible learners.

Location

Marondera, Zimbabwe. The Peterhouse Group of Schools is located in the tranquil farming community of Marondera, about 70 km from Harare.

Stages

Peterhouse comprises Peterhouse Boys, Peterhouse Girls, Springvale House and Peterhouse Nursery School.

Type

independent boarding school

Additional learning support

Springvale House, Peterhouse Girls and Peterhouse Boys provide modern, well-resourced learning support environments with professionally trained staff dedicated to meeting each learner's educational needs.

Religious affiliation

Anglican

Bus service

The Peterhouse Group provides regular weekend pupil bus services, including airport and intercity routes. Bookings are coordinated by the Bus Administrator with deadlines; Harare bus stop is Cresta Lodge; changes incur a US$20 administration fee; pupils must be collected by 13:00 on return trips.

Boarding Arrangements

The Peterhouse Group provides boarding for both boys and girls. Peterhouse Boys has six boarding houses (Ellis, Founders, Grinham, Malvern, Paget and Snell) and a separate D Block for Form One (Tinokura). Housemasters, matrons and in-house tutors provide pastoral care, and the houses come together to eat, learn, play and pray; Tinokura supports new students during the transition with a dedicated staff and a prefect system.

Uniform Requirement

The uniform includes Number Ones: a Royal Blue blazer with crest; white shirts and appropriate trousers or skirts, black shoes and belts, plus school and house ties. Everyday wear includes four blue/black/white plaid skirts for girls and four khaki shirts with shorts for boys, with royal blue pullovers and standard footwear. Sports kit comprises a tracksuit, white sport shirts, house T‑shirts, socks and related gear as listed in the uniform guidelines.

House System

Peterhouse Boys uses six main boarding houses—Ellis, Founders, Grinham, Malvern, Paget and Snell—plus Tinokura for D Block. Peterhouse Girls uses Tatanga as the D Block for Form One and four main houses—Kathleen, Margaret, Elizabeth and Williams Field—with four Competitive Houses: Eland, Impala, Kudu and Sable.

Governance and Ownership

The Peterhouse Crown Foundation is an investment vehicle established by Petreans for the Peterhouse Group of Schools. It operates with governance comprising a Protector (Chairman of the Board of Governors), a Founder, and a Council, and funds capital/infrastructure, scholarships and staff welfare, allocating contributions into silos for Staff, Scholarships, Infrastructure, and General.

Application & registration fees

- Completed online application (registration) fee for D Block / Form 1: USD 60.
- A nominal registration fee (given elsewhere on admissions information) is shown as USD 50 (or equivalent in RTGS) for general registration.
- Entry Fee (to secure an offered place): non‑refundable and equal to one term's fees; this Entry Fee may be paid over 12 months if required.

Tuition fees (termly) — by school and year group

- Peterhouse Boys (Forms 1–VI): fees are charged per term; a commonly published term figure is USD 5,700 per term.
- Peterhouse Girls (Forms 1–VI): fees are charged per term; a commonly published term figure is USD 5,300 per term.
- Springvale House (Grades 1–7): day‑scholar term fee commonly shown as USD 2,200 per term; weekly‑boarding at Springvale is commonly shown as USD 3,600 per term. Fees at Springvale are charged on a termly basis.

(Fees are presented as termly amounts; the academic year is organised into three terms.)

Boarding fees and options

- Peterhouse Boys and Peterhouse Girls operate primarily as boarding schools for senior pupils; the standard termly fee figures reported for those schools are generally understood to cover boarding where pupils are full‑boarders. Springvale House offers weekly boarding as a specific option for junior pupils (see Springvale weekly board term fee above).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are billed on a termly basis (three terms in the academic year). Parents are expected to pay the term account in accordance with the school's billing schedule.
- An Entry Fee (one term's fees) is required to secure an offered place and is non‑refundable. The Entry Fee may be paid over a 12‑month period if required. New admissions will be asked to pay the registration/entry fees as part of the enrolment process.
- Administrative charges apply for some services (for example, late bus booking alterations incur a USD 20 administration fee).

Other costs and regular additional charges

- Equestrian / Pony Club membership: USD 65 per year (compulsory for riders and charged to the pupil account). Additional riding lessons, livery or leasing options incur separate charges.
- Curriculum support and specialist assessments: costs of individual assessments or some specialist services are charged to parents.
- Typical additional items charged to parents include uniforms, books and stationery, school trips and tours, external examination and test fees, sports kit, individual music tuition or instrument hire and certain co‑curricular activity charges; these items are billed in addition to standard tuition and boarding accounts (where applicable). Specific itemised charges are applied to individual pupil accounts as required.

Refund information

- The Entry Fee charged to secure a place is explicitly non‑refundable.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Bank transfers are accepted in US Dollars via the school's Nostro (USD) accounts (examples: STANBIC, FIRST CAPITAL, CABS) and in local currency via ZIG accounts; the school provides specific account numbers and requests emailed proof of payment to the debtors office.
- Credit‑card payments are accepted through the payment service referenced by the school (credit card processing via PayNow). Parents are asked to follow the school's payment instructions and to email proof of transfer where required.

Short practical notes for parents (fees only)

- All headline tuition figures above are termly amounts; the school year comprises three terms. For new admissions expect to pay the registration fee and the Entry Fee (one term's fees) as set out under admissions and enrolment procedures.
- Additional activity‑specific charges (equine, assessments, late bus changes, trips, external exam fees, uniforms and music tuition) are added to pupil accounts and billed in the normal course.

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Curriculum

AS Level is a one-year course with assessment by examination and/or coursework, graded A-E. Pupils achieving 30 points or more at IGCSE are typically required to take four AS Levels, while those with fewer points take three AS Levels. In the second year, pupils take three A Level subjects, continuing from AS subjects and with the A Level grade comprising AS and A2 results. Cambridge International Education (CIE) provides the framework for A/AS Levels. AS Level subjects on offer include Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design and Technology, English Language, English Literature, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Travel and Tourism. AS/A Level subjects on offer include Global Perspectives, French Language, Music, English Language, Biology and Mathematics. AS Level entry requires at least five IGCSEs rated A-C; entry to A Level requires at least five IGCSEs with appropriate performance and subject prerequisites; some subjects have allocation rules and progression depends on availability. The school presents six core competencies known as the 6 Cs: critical thinking, creativity, communication, character, collaboration and cross-cultural skills. University & Further Education Support guides pupils through the university application process to institutions in the UK, South Africa, the USA or beyond, including course selection, personal statements, interview preparation and navigating application systems.

Higher Education Progression

University & Further Education Support guides pupils through the university application process to institutions in the UK, South Africa, the USA or beyond, including course selection, personal statements, interview preparation and navigating application systems.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Peterhouse Group of Schools emphasises six core competencies: critical thinking, creativity, communication, character, collaboration and cross-cultural skills.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Peterhouse Group has a Curriculum Support Department in each school. It is sympathetic to pupils with curriculum support needs, including formally diagnosed learning difficulties (dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD) and learners who benefit from support without formal diagnosis. Admissions welcome applications from parents of pupils with curriculum support needs; entry requires educational assessment reports or specialist reports. Identification and assessment are led by the Head of Curriculum Support, using teacher concerns, early screening and referrals to educational psychologists; a Curriculum Support register tracks each pupil's needs. Curriculum support provision includes small-group or one-to-one lessons, occasional drop-in sessions, collaboration with subject departments, and appropriate access arrangements for public and internal examinations. There is no charge for Curriculum Support lessons; D Block screenings are provided at no cost; fees for specialist reports are borne by parents.

Mental Wellbeing

The Upper School states that the welfare of its pupils, particularly with regard to their health and happiness, is a priority.

Admissions

1. D Block/Form 1 admission requires a completed online application and a registration fee of $60; the applicant must perform satisfactorily in the CHISZ Common Entrance examination, which is written on the first Saturday in July of the Grade 7 year; the applicant must provide a satisfactory report from the Head of the junior school; an interview with the Rector/Headmistress is required. The application deadline is 30 April in the Grade 7 year. 2. For C, B and A Block/Forms 2, 3 and 4, admission depends on satisfactory CHISZ Common Entrance performance, a satisfactory report from the Head of the current junior school, and an interview with the Rector/Headmistress. 3. For Vth and VIth Form/Forms 5 and 6, admission depends upon satisfactory performance at IGCSE/O'Level (at least 6 B grades at IGCSE level and passes in English and Maths), a satisfactory report from the Head of the current school, an interview with the Rector/Headmistress, and the availability of the desired subject combination; once enrolled, the selected subject choices cannot be changed. 4. Development Places: a scheme invites corporates/parents to purchase Development Places to assist in developments across the three schools; there are a limited number of Development Places available and the above criteria apply. 5. Entry Fee Info: once the application is approved, a non-refundable Entry Fee equivalent to one term's fees is required to secure the applicant's place, payable over 12 months if needed; reductions to the Entry Fee are awarded for applicants from Springvale House, applicants from Ruzawi School, siblings of pupils already within the Peterhouse Group, and applicants for Form 2 and above; bank/payment details are provided on the page for payments.

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The Heritage School Zimbabwe

Ages 1 - 18 years

Fees ZWL 1,100 - 1,990

Pupils 850

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Heritage School Zimbabwe is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school in Borrowdale Brooke, Harare, serving pupils from ages 1 to 18. The campus comprises four departments—Hericreche, Infants, Juniors and Seniors—with Acacia House providing boarding and a Dining Hall. The curriculum blends the British National Curriculum with Zimbabwean requirements, delivering Cambridge Primary Checkpoint at Year 6 and IGCSE in Years 9–10, followed by AS/A‑level routes in the Sixth Form, including a compulsory global perspective course. Core Senior subjects include English, Mathematics, Sciences, Geography, History, ICT, Art and Design, Music and Languages (English, French, Shona). Facilities include four Science Laboratories, a Food Science Suite, two Art Rooms, a Music Room, a Library with a Research Laboratory, Apollo Hall and ICT resources. The 45-acre parkland supports sports such as indoor cricket, hockey and tennis, plus weekend trips. The school emphasizes leadership and service, with many Sixth Form students progressing to universities worldwide.

Location

Borrowdale Brooke, Harare, Zimbabwe

Stages

Nursery (Hericrèche) ages 1+ to 3+; Infants ages 4+ to 6+; Juniors ages 7+ to 12+; Seniors ages 13+ to 18+

Type

Co-educational independent boarding and day school

Additional learning support

Learning difficulties are disclosed at registration and assessed by curriculum support staff to determine appropriate support within the school's provision

Country affiliation

Zimbabwe

School day structure

Pupils must be at school before 7:10am; Infants must be collected by 12:30pm; Juniors by 3:30pm; Seniors by 4:30pm

Boarding Arrangements

The Heritage School is a co-educational independent boarding and day school. Acacia House is the boarding facility with two wings (Girls and Boys) and a capacity of 150 boarders aged 10–18; rooms accommodate up to four boarders with en-suite bathrooms and access to common rooms, internet and dining facilities. Boarders are supervised by Housemasters and Housemistresses, with welfare support through staff and a personal Tutor system.

Uniform Requirement

Uniform is compulsory throughout the school and all uniform items are bought from the school uniform shop.

Food Options

Meals are nutritious and freshly prepared and served in the Boarding House Dining Hall; menus blend traditional with worldwide flavours and themed menus to support learning; Sixth Form students can visit the Pavilion Coffee shop for snacks.

Governance and Ownership

The Heritage School is governed by a board of directors.

Application & registration fees

- Application form (on submission): USD 100.00.
- Interview / administration fee: USD 20.00.
- Hericrèche (pre‑school) registration fee (once‑off): USD 500.00.
- Infant, Junior & Senior registration fee (once‑off): USD 1,000.00.

Tuition fees (annual and per term by year group)

Note: Annual tuition amounts are listed below. Per‑term figures are calculated by dividing the listed annual tuition by three, reflecting the School's three‑term calendar.

- Hericrèche (Pre‑School): Annual USD 1,100.00 — Per term USD 366.67.
- Reception (Infants): Annual USD 1,220.00 — Per term USD 406.67.
- Year 1–2 (Infants): Annual USD 1,550.00 — Per term USD 516.67.
- Year 3–7 (Juniors): Annual USD 1,790.00 — Per term USD 596.67.
- Year 8–11 (Seniors / IGCSE years): Annual USD 1,990.00 — Per term USD 663.33.
- Year 12–13 (Sixth Form / VI Form): Annual USD 2,170.00 — Per term USD 723.33.

Boarding fees (annual; categories)

- Zimbabwean nationals: USD 2,000.00 (annual).
- African nationals (non‑Zimbabwean, within Africa): USD 2,600.00 (annual).
- International (outside Africa): USD 3,600.00 (annual).

Per‑term boarding amounts can be estimated by dividing the annual boarding fee by three (per the three‑term calendar).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- All school fees are due on or before the first day of each term; fees are billed termly in advance.
- The School may offer specific payment terms in exceptional cases; such arrangements must be approved by the Headteacher. Failure to meet agreed payments may result in removal from the register and potential legal action.
- Parents/Guardians must give written notice three months prior to withdrawal of a place; in the absence of the required notice a full term's fees become payable.
- The registration fee must be paid within the timeframe stated when an offer is made; the registration payment is applied to the School's general fund.

Other costs and compulsory charges

- Uniforms, recommended school books, sports kit and scholastic equipment are required purchases; parents are responsible for replacing lost or damaged items and may be billed for replacements.
- Some year‑group activities incur compulsory additional charges: for example, a compulsory Year 12 leadership/camp charge of USD 250.00 is listed for that activity; other cultural or leadership tours are run periodically at additional cost (examples cited at roughly USD 1,400.00 for certain trips).
- The School may bill for incidental items (lost/damaged books, extra‑curricular trip fees, selected academy subscriptions) on the next term's invoice.

Refunds and cancellation / withdrawal rules

- The application fee is non‑refundable.
- Withdrawals must be notified in writing in line with the School's stated notice period; if required notice is not given a full term's fees will be charged. All standard withdrawal and fee obligations set out in the School's admissions/contract terms apply.

Fee payment methods and practical instructions

- Local online payments: Paynow payment facility (accepting Visa and MasterCard credit/debit cards via the Paynow flow) and Zimswitch, EcoCash, Telecash and One Money payment methods for local payers.
- In‑person payments at the Bursar's Office: cash or card accepted.
- Bank transfers are accepted; parents should contact the Bursar/Accounts office for the School's bank details when required.
- The School requests that only one payment be made per child when using the online payment facility and that receipts are retained for record‑keeping.

Notes on calculation and presentation

- Annual tuition and boarding figures are given above in USD as listed by the School. Per‑term figures shown are arithmetic divisions of the annual amounts by three to correspond with the School's three‑term calendar; these per‑term numbers are provided to show typical termly billing amounts.

Curriculum

The Heritage School follows an amalgamated British National curriculum and Zimbabwean curriculum across the Junior, Senior and Sixth Form. In the Junior Department, subjects include English, Mathematics, General Science, History, Geography, French, Shona, Art and Design, Music, Information Communication Technology (Computers), Religious Education and Physical Education. Cambridge Primary Checkpoint is taken by Year 6 and progress is tracked with termly reports. In the Senior Department, Years 7–8 include English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, a Second Language, Geography, History, ICT (Computing), Art and Design, Theology, Physical Education, Personal, Social and Health Education, Music and Food Science; Years 9–10 begin IGCSE with Year 11 exams. Sixth Form offers AS/A-level routes with three or four subjects in lower sixth and five-block A–E options for A levels, including a compulsory global perspective course, with many Heritage Sixth Form students going on to top universities worldwide.

Exam Results

As a Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) Examination Centre, The Heritage School has received Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards and IGCSE and A Level results have improved year on year, with pass rates exceeding 80% in the last three years.

Higher Education Progression

Many Heritage Sixth Form students go on to study at top universities around the world, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, Russia, Cyprus and South Africa.

Gifted and Talented

Music scholarships are available from Year 7 for outstanding musical talent; sport scholarships are available from Year 6 for students with considerable natural ability.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Heritage School provides a warm, supportive community with opportunities for personal growth inside and outside the classroom; the school emphasizes conduct expectations and a calm, polite environment across its Borrowdale Brooke campus.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The School is selective but commits to equal opportunity; parents must disclose any learning difficulties at registration, and curriculum support may be provided if appropriate to help the pupil cope.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Overseas entrants whose mother tongue is not English must demonstrate the ability to cope with the English curriculum and may be required to complete a written test in their subjects.

Mental Wellbeing

Pastoral care and student conduct expectations guide daily life; the school operates within a structured environment to support student well-being and responsible leadership.

Safeguarding

The School maintains admission and welfare policies to ensure safety and proper safeguarding, including standard checks during the admission process and a framework for assemblies, services and activities outside normal hours.

Admissions

1. Entry Points: The standard entry points are Hericrèche (Pre-School), the Infant Department (Pre Primary), the Junior Department (Primary), and the Senior Department (Secondary). Sixth Form is Year 12 and IGCSE corresponds to Year 10, with non-standard entry points possible during the academic year. Eligibility follows a January 1 birthday rule for the appropriate year group, and younger applicants must demonstrate maturity while older applicants need a valid reason for different placement. Entry typically involves entrance tests and a current school report, which may include information about disciplinary history; the school does not normally admit pupils who would have faced removal for offenses in a previous school.

2. Registration: Parents/guardians must complete the online application with a non-refundable fee; submitting the application does not guarantee admission.

3. Admissions Timetable: All applicants sit the entrance examination; the School contacts applicants two weeks before the exam with schedule details; if there is no communication within two weeks of applying, parents should follow up with the Department Headteacher. Overseas candidates may take papers at their own school if arrangements are satisfactory; an interview is part of the process. Letters offering places and awards are typically issued within about a week after the exam, and parents must accept and pay the registration fee within 10 days.

4. Selection: The Heritage School is selective both academically and in sport. Preconditions include age and maturity, good health, and disclosure of any learning difficulties; selection criteria emphasize success in the entrance examination, a positive recommendation from the current school Headteacher, and well-roundedness. Overseas entrants whose first language is not English must demonstrate ability to cope with English-language curriculum.

5. Scholarships & Awards: Academic Scholarships may be awarded annually to Year 7 entrants and to Sixth Form candidates, with discounts varying case by case, based on merit and interview. Subject Scholarships (Music, Drama, Art, Sport, Mathematics, English) may be awarded to Year 7 entrants, with auditions or assessments for shortlisted candidates. Sixth Form Performance Awards may be available for Drama, Art, Design Technology, Physical Education and Music; contact the Registrar for eligibility and conditions.

6. Responsibilities for Admissions: The Head is responsible for admissions and the process is supervised by the Head; selection criteria and interview procedures are reviewed by the directors. Records related to each application are retained for at least one year after the interview, regardless of offer outcome.

7. Learning Difficulties: The School commits to equal opportunity and discloses any known learning difficulties at registration; pupils are interviewed and may be referred to curriculum support staff for assessment if appropriate.

8. School Fees: All fees are due on or before the first day of each term; exceptional payment terms may be approved by the Headteacher; non-payment can lead to removal from the school register and possible legal action.

9. Withdrawal: Withdrawals require written notice three months before the pupil leaves; this notice period also applies to withdrawals after acceptance; a full term's fees may be payable if notice is not given.

10. School Constitution: The Heritage School is a Private Limited Company and independent; pupils are taught according to the Heritage Curriculum, ZIMSEC and Cambridge International Examinations requirements; families agree to abide by school policies, rules, and uniform requirements, and the school may enforce disciplinary actions as needed.

Scholarships

Academic Scholarships may be awarded annually to Year 7 entrants and to internal and external Sixth Form candidates, with the amount of discount varying by case and awarded on academic merit and interview. Subject Scholarships for Music, Drama, Art, Sport, Mathematics and English may be awarded to Year 7 entrants, with auditions or assessments for shortlisted candidates. Sixth Form Performance Awards may be available for Drama, Art, Design Technology, Physical Education and Music; details and eligibility are provided by the Registrar.

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Eaglesvale School

Instructs in English

Ages 5 - 18 years

Pupils 397

Type Co-educational

Eaglesvale School is a caring Christian, co-educational, multicultural school in Harare, Zimbabwe, founded in 1911. Offering both boarding and day options with a 95-100% pass rate, the school emphasises Godliness, Respect, Ethics, Accountability, and Transparency (G.R.E.A.T.) values.

Location

Eaglesvale is at 147 Gleneagles Road, Willowvale, Harare, Zimbabwe.

Stages

Junior School and Senior School.

Type

Eaglesvale is a co-educational Christian boarding and day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Multicultural student body.

Religious affiliation

Christian. Biblical moral principles.

Bus service

Bus service provided.

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Hellenic Academy

Fees ZWL 10 - 8,325

Type Co-educational

Hellenic Academy is an independent, co-educational day school in Zimbabwe offering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, plus Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. The Cambridge Examinations framework guides the curriculum, with preparation for IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations, delivered in small classes for individual attention. From Form One, Greek, French and Shona are taught, with Greek and French continuing to IGCSE and French to AS or A2 levels. Music is offered from Form One to Upper Six with Cambridge Examinations at IGCSE, AS and A Level. The campus features a 400m track, a FINA-accredited pool complex with three pools, cricket facilities, golf training at Royal Harare Golf Club, and rugby, tennis and swimming facilities. The school integrates Greek heritage into daily life, observes Orthodox tradition, and runs more than 30 clubs, including MUN, Maths Olympiad, Lego Robotics, and Interact Society. Inter-house competitions promote sport and teamwork.

Location

42-46 Basset Crescent, New Alexandra Park, Harare, Zimbabwe

Stages

Forms 1–6 (Form 1 to Upper Sixth)

Type

Independent, co-educational day school

Additional learning support

Enrichment and in-timetable support lessons for English and Mathematics

Country affiliation

Zimbabwe

Application fees

- Form 1: USD 50.
- Forms 2, 3 and 4: USD 10.
- Sixth Form (Lower Six / Upper Six) application fee: USD 10.

Tuition fees by year group (term / year)

- The school charges tuition on a termly basis (the academic year is organised in three terms); however, a published, itemised fee schedule showing separate tuition amounts for each Form (Form 1–4 and Lower/Upper Sixth) for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year was not available in the school's public materials.

- Indicative termly figures reported by public third‑party listings (for recent years) place Hellenic Academy's termly tuition in the range of approximately USD 2,775 to USD 4,000 per term. These figures are third‑party reports and are presented here as commonly cited termly estimates where a school-published breakdown is not available.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition and all school fees and levies are payable in advance or on the first day of each term. Parents accept responsibility for payment of all school fees and levies and must give one term's written notice in the event of withdrawing a pupil; failure to give one term's written notice results in forfeiture of one term's fees.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable: Hellenic Academy is a day school. No boarding fee schedule applies.

Other costs and recurring additional charges

- Application fees are non‑refundable.

- The school charges additional levies and other fees beyond tuition (described generally as "fees and levies" in school documents). Typical additional costs that parents should budget for include: school uniform and sports kit, textbooks and workbooks, examination fees, activity/extra‑curricular charges, trips and excursions, stationery, and any instrument hire or specialist subject charges. The school's pupil handbook describes uniform requirements and the application form and school notices make reference to fees and levies being payable in addition to tuition.

- Examination fees are commonly charged separately by the school; scholarship programmes that partner with Hellenic reference termly school fees and examination fees as distinct items.

Refunds and notice

- The application fee is explicitly non‑refundable.

- If a pupil is withdrawn without giving the required one term's written notice, the school requires forfeiture of one term's fees in lieu of notice. This is the school's published payment/notice condition.

Accepted payment methods and practical payment details

- The school accepts cash and electronic payments; application materials indicate payment by cash, RTGS, or swipe (card terminal) for application fees.

- School-related payments (events, tournament entries and other receipts) have been processed via bank transfers to the school's accounts (local bank accounts and Nostro accounts with SWIFT details are used for some payments), showing that bank transfer / wire (including SWIFT for international payments) is used for school receipts. Parents may also use local electronic transfers (RTGS) or card swipe where available.

Summary of findings and availability of detailed rates

- The school's publicly available application and admissions forms clearly set out application fees, the timing of fee payments (advance or on the first day of term) and the school's notice/forfeiture policy. Published, itemised tuition rates by specific Form (Form 1–4, Lower Six, Upper Six) for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) were not found in the school's public documents; where third‑party listings exist they report termly tuition figures typically in the range USD 2,775–4,000 per term as an indicative guide.

Curriculum

The Cambridge International Examinations framework guides Hellenic Academy's curriculum, with preparation for IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations. The program is delivered with small teacher-to-student ratios to support individualized attention. In-timetable Enrichment lessons provide English and Mathematics support for pupils requiring extra help. The curriculum covers a broad range of subjects including Art and Design, Business, Computer Science and ICT, Drama, English, Geography and Environmental Management, History and Classical Studies, Languages Greek, French and Shona, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science Subjects and Practical Subjects. From Form One, Greek, French and Shona are introduced, with Greek and French continuing to IGCSE and French continuing to AS or A2 levels. Music is offered from Form One to Upper Six with Cambridge Examinations at IGCSE, AS and A Level.

Student Teacher Ratio

Smaller teacher-to-pupil ratios.

Exam Results

IGCSE 2022: 95% pass rate; 415 A/A grades, representing 50% of all grades. AS Level 2022 (Lower Sixth): 97.2% pass rate; 143 A grades. A Level 2022 (Upper Sixth): 99.8% pass rate; 116 A/A grades.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Pastoral growth is central to Hellenic Academy's mission and ethos; the school provides a caring, diverse and forward-thinking environment; the mission emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum of academics, culture, sport and pastoral growth. Community Outreach activities foster empathy, leadership and service; Interact Club and Makomborero Zimbabwe provide opportunities for students to engage with communities and develop social responsibility.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

In-timetable Academic Enrichment provides in-class support for English and Mathematics to pupils identified as needing extra assistance.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English Language and Literature are studied; in Forms Three and Four, IGCSE Language is compulsory and IGCSE Literature is offered. From Lower Six onwards, AS Level English Language and Literature, AS General Paper or AS and A2 English Literature are available. Greek, French and Shona are offered as languages, with Greek up to IGCSE and French up to AS/A2, while Shona is taught as a second language.

Mental Wellbeing

Pastoral growth is a deliberate component of the school's mission, with a caring environment aimed at supporting students' personal development. The school emphasises a holistic approach to education that includes culture, sport and pastoral growth.

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