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British Curriculum International Schools in Zimbabwe

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About international schools in Zimbabwe

British-curriculum international schools in Zimbabwe typically follow Cambridge or Pearson/Edexcel programmes, with pupils progressing through Cambridge Primary/IGCSE and often on to Cambridge International AS/A-levels or Edexcel equivalents; exam entries are usually made through recognised centres. English is the language of instruction across these schools, though many also offer local languages such as Shona or Ndebele and commonly teach other modern languages (for example French) as part of the subject choices. Fees vary widely by school type and campus: more modest day schools can charge a few hundred US dollars per term, while long-established day or boarding schools commonly publish multi-thousand-dollar term bills for senior years; schools typically publish termly or annual invoicing options and accept foreign currencies alongside local payment routes. Admissions are document-led and cyclical: expect to submit previous school reports, identity/birth documentation and to be invited for assessments or interviews at entry points; places for popular year groups are limited and start-of-year intake and mid-year enrolment rules differ between schools. Practical matters for relocating families include confirming exam board and subject availability for future university routes, checking the school’s published fee schedule and billing currency, and allowing time for assessments and visa/immigration paperwork before term starts.

Compare 7 British Curriculum international schools in Zimbabwe. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 9,197), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 7 schools · avg fee USD 10,873
Schools listed
7
Curricula
7
Average annual fee
USD 10,873
Fee range
USD 1,100 – 19,400
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (5 schools)
Average school size
703 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Peterhouse Group of Schools
Oldest
St George's College Harare (1896)
With boarding
4

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FAQs for Zimbabwe

What does 'British curriculum' mean in Zimbabwean international schools?
In Zimbabwe the phrase usually means schools deliver UK-style programmes such as Cambridge International (Primary, IGCSE and International AS/A Levels) or Edexcel IGCSE/A-levels, with international GCSEs or Cambridge IGCSEs used at lower secondary and AS/A Level or A Level options for sixth form. These qualifications are examined through recognised international exam boards and are the common route for families seeking British-pattern progression to university.
Which languages are used and taught at these schools?
English is the principal language of instruction in British-curriculum schools in Zimbabwe, while many schools also teach local languages such as Shona and Ndebele and offer additional modern languages (for example French) as part of IGCSE/A-level subject choices. The precise language options vary by school, so check each school’s published subject list before applying.
How much do British-curriculum international schools in Zimbabwe cost?
There is a wide spread: more affordable day schools may charge in the low hundreds of US dollars per term for lower secondary, while established day or boarding schools commonly publish termly tuition figures that can reach multiple thousands of US dollars for senior years. Fee notices frequently separate tuition, boarding, exam and uniform or activity costs, and many schools publish termly, annual and reduced-term billing examples for late joiners. Always request the current, itemised fee schedule and ask which currencies and bank accounts the school accepts.
When should I apply and what does the admissions process usually require?
Most schools run a clear admissions cycle with a main intake at the start of the academic year and provisions for mid-year entry; key entry points (for example Form/Year 1, Form/Year 7 and Sixth Form) often have common assessment dates and require advance application. Typical requirements are a completed application form, recent school reports, proof of identity/birth, passport photographs and an application fee, and many schools also administer entrance tests or interviews to assess placement. Allow time for the school’s assessment process and for any immigration or visa paperwork when you plan your move.
How can I check that the school’s curriculum and exams will support my child’s future university plans?
Confirm which exam board (Cambridge, Pearson/Edexcel or national ZIMSEC options) the school uses for IGCSEs and A-levels, and verify the exact subjects offered in the senior years because universities often look for specific A-level/subject combinations. You can also ask the school for recent destination information or university guidance offered in sixth form and check whether the school is an authorised exam centre for the boards it teaches.
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