St George's College Harare

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

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

Private Roman Catholic Jesuit high school.

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.

Zimbabwe

Roman Catholic and Jesuit

Cambridge International Examinations pathway guides the curriculum. Form 1–2 follow an integrated academic program preparing for IGCSE. IGCSE examinations are taken at the end of Form 4. Sixth Form offers Cambridge AS and A Levels with over 20 subject options. The school provides 16 IGCSE subjects and 13 A-Level subjects. Entry to IGCSE/AS/A-Level follows Form 1 to Form 4 to Lower 6 and Upper 6.

Rhodes Scholarships have been awarded to 41 Old Georgians.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.