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Zimbabwe, Harare
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Harare International School is Zimbabwe's only International Baccalaureate World School and is fully authorized in the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme. The school follows the IB continuum, with the Diploma Programme offered for Grades 11 and 12. The school year runs from mid-August to mid-June, following a Northern Hemisphere calendar.
The school has a vibrant performing arts program including drama, visual arts, music, and film as part of its co-curricular activities.
The language of instruction is English. French or Spanish are offered as additional languages from Early Childhood 2 through Grade 12; Spanish is taught from EC2 to Grade 2, and other grades may choose between French or Spanish.
The school offers a range of after-school activities spanning sports, arts, and clubs that support student engagement beyond class time.
The school emphasizes a diverse, globally minded community with opportunities for international-mindedness and service through IB-related activities and school programs.
The IB programmes foster leadership, inquiry, and personal growth as part of the IB learner profile across the PYP, MYP, and DP.
Engagement in a broad activity program and the IB framework supports students' well-being, collaboration, and global citizenship.
Harare International School is an American-sponsored, independent, non-profit co-educational day school in Mount Pleasant, Harare, serving students from age 3 through 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme—preparing learners for global citizenship. The Elementary School serves ages 3–11 (PYP), and the Secondary School covers Grades 6–12 (DP in 11–12). The school operates on a Northern Hemisphere calendar, with the academic year running from mid-August to mid-June. The 22-acre campus features distinct facilities for early childhood, elementary, middle and high school, including a 700-seat performing arts center, drama and music classrooms, visual arts spaces, three science laboratories, a large gym and a swimming pool. Instruction is in English, with French or Spanish offered as additional languages. Zimbabwe's IB World School status is supported by U.S. Office of Overseas Schools and U.S. Embassy backing, underscoring a long-standing commitment to international education in Zimbabwe today.
