Annual tuition at Harare International School ranges from ZWL 7 for 2026/27.
Application & Registration Fees
- Application fee (one-time, payable on application): USD 250.
- Registration fee (one-time, payable prior to attending classes): USD 8,250. Registration fee is non-refundable and must be paid with the first fee invoice.
Annual Levies and Technology Fees
- Capital Levy (annual):
- EC1 – EC2: USD 1,100.
- KG – Grade 12: USD 1,300.
- Families with three or more children receive a Capital Levy discount of 10% on the third child and 15% on the fourth child.
- Capital Levy is non-refundable and must be paid with the first fee invoice.
- Technology (Tech) Levy (annual):
- EC1 – Kindergarten: USD 100.
- Grade 1 – Grade 8: USD 250.
- Grade 9 – Grade 12: USD 500.
- Optional BYOD (Grades 9–12 only): USD 200.
- Tech Levy is non-refundable and must be paid with the first fee invoice.
Tuition fees by year group (annual one‑payment and annual paid quarterly totals)
- Early Childhood 1 (EC1): One‑time annual payment: USD 7,206. Annual paid quarterly (total): USD 7,711.
- Early Childhood 1 — Extended Hours: One‑time annual payment: USD 9,947. Annual paid quarterly (total): USD 10,643.
- Early Childhood 2 (EC2): One‑time annual payment: USD 9,947. Annual paid quarterly (total): USD 10,643.
- Kindergarten: One‑time annual payment: USD 21,822. Annual paid quarterly (total): USD 23,350.
- Elementary (Grade 1–2): One‑time annual payment: USD 21,822. Annual paid quarterly (total): USD 23,350.
- Elementary (Grade 3–5): One‑time annual payment: USD 21,822. Annual paid quarterly (total): USD 23,350.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): One‑time annual payment: USD 23,852. Annual paid quarterly (total): USD 25,522.
- High School (Grades 9–10): One‑time annual payment: USD 29,333. Annual paid quarterly (total): USD 31,387.
- High School (Grade 11): One‑time annual payment: USD 29,841. Annual paid quarterly (total): USD 31,930.
- High School (Grade 12): One‑time annual payment: USD 29,841. Annual paid quarterly (total): USD 31,930.
Quarterly / Term billing (how the four payments are allocated and example instalments)
- Standard four-payment schedule (for students commencing August): payments are split as 35%, 30%, 20% and 15% of the annual amount (the school issues an “Annual paid Quarterly” total and the percentages are applied to that total). The first payment must include the Capital Levy and Tech Levy.
- Example instalment amounts (Annual paid Quarterly total → instalments at 35% / 30% / 20% / 15%):
- EC1 (USD 7,711): USD 2,698.85 / USD 2,313.30 / USD 1,542.20 / USD 1,156.65.
- EC1 Extended (USD 10,643): USD 3,725.05 / USD 3,192.90 / USD 2,128.60 / USD 1,596.45.
- EC2 (USD 10,643): USD 3,725.05 / USD 3,192.90 / USD 2,128.60 / USD 1,596.45.
- KG / Elementary (USD 23,350): USD 8,172.50 / USD 7,005.00 / USD 4,670.00 / USD 3,502.50.
- Middle School (USD 25,522): USD 8,932.70 / USD 7,656.60 / USD 5,104.40 / USD 3,828.30.
- HS Grades 9–10 (USD 31,387): USD 10,985.45 / USD 9,416.10 / USD 6,277.40 / USD 4,708.05.
- HS Grades 11–12 (USD 31,930): USD 11,175.50 / USD 9,579.00 / USD 6,386.00 / USD 4,789.50.
(Percentages above are applied to the school's “annual paid quarterly” total for each year group.)
Billing schedule and important payment dates
- Fees for the full school year are invoiced in advance and, for the 2025/26 cycle, were invoiced by 12 June and due in full before 1 August or prior to commencement of classes when joining later in the year. For families electing four payments, the standard due dates for students commencing in August are:
- 1st payment (35%) — due at the start of the year (includes Capital Levy + Tech Levy).
- 2nd payment (30%) — due before the October due date specified by the school.
- 3rd payment (20%) — due before the January due date specified by the school.
- 4th payment (15%) — due before the March due date specified by the school.
Specific invoice dates and exact due dates are shown on the school invoice.
- Late enrollment and semester joiners: reduced‑term billing applies for families joining after the published start dates (examples used by the school: single payment of 85% for late enrollments after the first quarter, single payment of 65% for Semester 2 starters, single payment of 35% for very late joiners). The school invoices new starters on the date of admission and payment is due before the student commences classes.
Payment terms, penalties and discounts
- All payments are normally payable in United States Dollars unless otherwise agreed in writing by the School Director.
- Early payment discount (returning students on annual payment schedule): discount available if full payment is receipted by the school by the school-specified early date (example: USD 500 discount for Kindergarten–Grade 12; USD 200 for Early Childhood 1 & 2, for the 2025/26 schedule).
- Late payment interest: 15% per annum charged pro rata on overdue amounts; interest is calculated and invoiced after the due date and will attract further interest if unpaid.
- Penalties for persistent late payment include suspension of the student, withholding of report cards, withholding of IT portal access, and possible referral to debt collection/legal action; parents are responsible for legal costs if incurred.
Withdrawal and refund rules
- If a student is withdrawn before the start of the second semester the parent is responsible for 65% of the annual tuition and fees; the balance (if already paid) will be refunded or an outstanding balance invoiced to reach 65%.
- If withdrawn any time after the second semester begins, parents are responsible for 100% of the annual tuition and fees.
- Annual payment plan: if a student is withdrawn before Semester 2, prepaid fees for the second semester will be refunded less any early payment discount allowed; once a student starts a semester, that semester's fees are payable in full.
- Quarterly payment plan: students on quarterly schedules remain liable for the full semester fee even if withdrawn early; transcripts and records will be withheld until all fees are settled.
- Refund administration charge: USD 50 plus a bank charge of USD 25 is deducted to cover administration costs on refunds.
- Registration Fee, Capital Levy and Tech Levy are non-refundable.
Boarding
- Harare International School is an independent day school and does not offer boarding facilities.
Other costs and ancillary charges
- School uniform, sports apparel, stationery and related merchandise are sold through the school's Hog Shop (Parent Teacher Organization volunteer shop); the Hog Shop handles orders and pick‑up and currently does not accept electronic payment online. Prices for uniform items vary by item and size and are handled through Hog Shop sales.
- Additional potential costs not listed in this schedule that families commonly budget for include external examination fees (IB exam fees for Diploma candidates), school trips, optional co-curricular activity fees, school lunch or catering charges, and personal stationery/technology beyond the Tech Levy. Specific charges for these items are invoiced separately when applicable.
Payment methods
- International payments: by telegraphic transfer (wire transfer) direct to FIESA inclusive of all bank charges; any bank charges or exchange differences deducted by remitting/intermediary banks, or POS/credit card service charges, will be passed on to the parent.
- Local payments (Zimbabwe FCA accounts): cash to the school cashier or via local bank transfer to the school's FCA accounts; no discount is offered for payment in cash.
- Credit card / POS: card payments are accepted where available but associated bank/transaction fees are chargeable to the payer.
Practical notes
- The Registration Fee, Capital Levy and Tech Levy are payable with the first fee invoice.
- Payments must be receipted by the school on or before the invoice due dates to avoid late charges.
(Fees, payment schedules, levy levels and dates follow the school's published Tuition & Levies Fee Schedule for the 2025–2026 cycle; consult invoices for precise due dates and any year-to-year adjustments.)
