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Falcon College

Zimbabwe, Bulawayo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees $14,850 - 19,400
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1954
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, French, Afrikaans, Zulu
Typical class size 8
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Falcon College is an independent, co-educational boarding school near Esigodini, Zimbabwe. It delivers the Cambridge International Examinations curriculum, progressing from Secondary 1 with core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Science) to a Cambridge IGCSE in Secondary 2, and then Cambridge AS and A Levels in the final two years. AS results can contribute to the A Level. The school emphasises small class sizes and a tailored educational approach, with IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications recognised for university admission worldwide. Facilities include six boarding houses, campus-wide Wi‑Fi, and extensive sports facilities supported by a gym. The campus is bordered by the Quiet Waters Nature Reserve, which serves as an outdoor classroom, with the Pumula Campsite used for weekend activities. Falcon College runs over forty clubs and a yearly play production, including Debating, Model United Nations, and Falcon Band. The school began as a male-only establishment and admitted girls in 2017, becoming co-educational.

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The Essentials

Falcon College has 400 pupils, typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.

Location
Falcon College is located in Esigodini, Zimbabwe, at the foot of the Blue Hills. The campus is bordered by the Quiet Waters Nature Reserve and lies about 50 kilometres southeast of Bulawayo. It is a rural setting that offers a full boarding experience.

Stages
Secondary school; co-educational.

Type
Independent, co-educational boarding school.

Additional learning support
Tailored support for varying abilities.

Religious affiliation
Christian
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Falcon College ranges from USD 14,850 to USD 19,400 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- Processing / registration (application) fee: USD 50 (payable at the inter‑bank rate of the week).

Acceptance-of-place (enrolment) fees

- Acceptance-of-place fees are charged to secure a place after an offer is made. Reported recent levels: USD 4,500 for Forms I–III (Form One to Form Three) and USD 2,250 for Form IV to Upper Sixth. These acceptance fees have been described as non‑refundable.

Tuition / Term fees (by year / billing period)

- Billing basis: fees are charged per school term; the school operates on a three‑term academic year.

- Recent reported term amounts (examples published in publicly available notices and reports):
- USD 4,950 per term (commonly quoted in recent fee announcements).
- Other public listings have quoted term fees in the range of approximately USD 5,350 per term; and a small number of school‑profile summaries list annual boarding figures (annual boarding ~USD 4,050 reported on an international school directory). These figures have been reported in external summaries.

Boarding fees

- Falcon College is a full‑boarding school; boarding charges are included in the termly tuition for boarders in standard fee notices unless a separate boarding line is published. Public listings vary: an international directory shows a reported annual boarding figure of approximately USD 4,050; other public announcements present termly all‑in boarding tuition figures (see tuition/term figures above).

Other compulsory and routine charges

- Uniforms and stationery: parents are provided with uniform and stationery lists after offer/house allocation; uniform and stationery purchases are additional costs. Laundry numbers and house allocation details are supplied at acceptance.

- Exam and assessment fees: Cambridge/IGCSE/AS/A‑Level exam entry and associated examination charges apply for candidates (exam administration and entry fees are charged in addition to tuition; amounts are billed per candidate/exam session). Referenced school materials describe the Cambridge curriculum and associated exam schedules.

- Optional trips, tours and activities: overseas or domestic trips and special programmes (leadership trips, sea/field trips, tours) carry additional costs and deposits where applicable; amounts vary by trip.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing frequency: termly invoices (three terms per academic year).

- Payment timing and acceptance: acceptance-of-place fee must be paid within the specified time after an offer is made to secure the place. Application fees are payable at time of application. Public notices indicate acceptance fees are non‑refundable.

Payment methods / banking details

- The school accepts international bank payments in United States Dollars to designated nostro and beneficiary accounts. Available beneficiary accounts and correspondent banks published for payments include CABS (USD nostro), Nedbank Zimbabwe (with SWIFT MBCAZWHX), and Ecobank (USD nostro with SWIFT ECOCZWHX); an intermediary correspondent (Standard Chartered New York, SCBLUS33) is listed for USD transfers. Payments are typically made by bank transfer / SWIFT to the Falcon College Trust accounts.

Refunds and non‑refundable charges

- Acceptance-of-place (enrolment) fees and application/registration/processing fees have been described in public fee notices as non‑refundable. A detailed, itemised public refund policy for tuition, boarding or other fees (terms for mid‑term withdrawals, partial refunds, or cancellations) is not published in the school's publicly available terms and admissions material reviewed. When acceptance fees are described in recent fee announcements, they are identified as non‑refundable.

Other notes on routine charges and how they are handled

- Routine consumables and supply charges: schools commonly levy charges for consumables, textbook rentals, workbook and online resources, and medical or insurance cover where applicable; Falcon College materials and newsletters reference textbook loans and consumable use in academic programmes and list items that parents must provide or that are billed separately (uniforms, stationery, photos, optional trips). Exact per‑item amounts are not given in the publicly available summaries and newsletters.

Concise statement on available data for the 2026/27 academic year

- A complete, itemised 2026/27 fee schedule broken down by every form/year group, with term and annual totals and line‑by‑line charges for uniforms, laundry, exam and activity fees, was not publicly posted in the documents reviewed. The figures above reflect the most recent published/announced figures and recurring billing practice (termly billing, acceptance fees, bank payment details) available in the school's admissions material and recent public fee notices.
Academics

Falcon College teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
Falcon College offers a Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum, internationally recognised. The school follows the complete secondary curriculum from Secondary 1 to Secondary 2 (IGCSE) and then Cambridge AS and A Level. In Secondary 1, core subjects English Language, Mathematics and Science are studied, along with French, Ndebele, Geography, History, Design & Technology, Art & Design, Computing, Music, and Life Skills. In Secondary 2, learners study for the Cambridge IGCSE qualifications, with exams at the end of the year. In the final two years, learners pursue the Cambridge AS and A Level curriculum; AS marks can contribute to the full A Level, and higher grades may carry to A Level.

Higher Education Progression
CIE qualifications are internationally recognised for higher education admissions. Thousands of learners gain places at universities around the world with these qualifications. The qualifications also support entry to other tertiary institutions and employment opportunities.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit the Falcon College application with a USD 50 processing and registration fee (payable at the inter-bank rate of the week). Provide a copy of the child's birth certificate and a passport-sized colour photo. Include a list of the child's academic, sporting and cultural achievements. For applications for Form 2 and above, include a copy of the child's most recent school report. 2. You will receive an email and Form A (Intent to write the CHISZ Common Entrance Exams) to complete and return within a specified time frame. The email includes details of the entrance exam centres and timings. It also specifies what to bring and wear on the day. Return Form A within the specified timeframe. 3. Two weeks after the entrance exam, notification is sent advising whether a place has been offered. If a place is offered, the Acceptance of Place Fee must be paid within the specified time and the requisite forms completed and returned to the College. 4. House allocation is then determined by the Headmaster and Deputy Head Master (Pastoral) and you will be notified of your child's House, Laundry Number, Uniform & Stationery Lists and Information for New Parents.

Waitlist
Form One 2026 applications are now closed; if still interested, apply and Falcon College can place you on our waiting list.
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