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Zimbabwe, Harare
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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.
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.
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.
