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Peterhouse Group of Schools

Zimbabwe, Marondera

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees $10,800 - 17,100
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1120
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding), Boys School (boarding), Girls School (boarding)
Opened 1955
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages French
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Peterhouse Group of Schools offers a Cambridge-based curriculum for students aged 6 to 18, spanning Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. The schools operate as independent boarding institutions with three age-appropriate campuses on two estates near Marondera, Zimbabwe, supported by Calderwood Park and Gosho Park. The AS Level is a one-year course with examinations or coursework, and most IGCSE achievers progress to four AS Levels while others take three; A Levels follow with AS and A2 results combined. Core subjects include Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Geography, History, and more, with additional A/AS Level options such as French, Music, and Global Perspectives. The 6 Cs framework—critical thinking, creativity, communication, character, collaboration and cross-cultural skills—underpins the approach. The school provides University & Further Education support, annual educational trips, and a strong extracurricular program including sport, music, drama, robotics, and service clubs. These elements shape confident, responsible learners.

peterhousegroup.co.zw

P Bag 3741,, Marondera, Zimbabwe

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The Essentials

Peterhouse Group of Schools has 1,120 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Marondera, Zimbabwe. The Peterhouse Group of Schools is located in the tranquil farming community of Marondera, about 70 km from Harare.

Stages
Peterhouse comprises Peterhouse Boys, Peterhouse Girls, Springvale House and Peterhouse Nursery School.

Type
independent boarding school

Additional learning support
Springvale House, Peterhouse Girls and Peterhouse Boys provide modern, well-resourced learning support environments with professionally trained staff dedicated to meeting each learner's educational needs.

Religious affiliation
Anglican

Bus service
The Peterhouse Group provides regular weekend pupil bus services, including airport and intercity routes. Bookings are coordinated by the Bus Administrator with deadlines; Harare bus stop is Cresta Lodge; changes incur a US$20 administration fee; pupils must be collected by 13:00 on return trips.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Peterhouse Group of Schools ranges from USD 10,800 to USD 17,100 for 2026/27.

Application & registration fees

- Completed online application (registration) fee for D Block / Form 1: USD 60.
- A nominal registration fee (given elsewhere on admissions information) is shown as USD 50 (or equivalent in RTGS) for general registration.
- Entry Fee (to secure an offered place): non‑refundable and equal to one term's fees; this Entry Fee may be paid over 12 months if required.

Tuition fees (termly) — by school and year group

- Peterhouse Boys (Forms 1–VI): fees are charged per term; a commonly published term figure is USD 5,700 per term.
- Peterhouse Girls (Forms 1–VI): fees are charged per term; a commonly published term figure is USD 5,300 per term.
- Springvale House (Grades 1–7): day‑scholar term fee commonly shown as USD 2,200 per term; weekly‑boarding at Springvale is commonly shown as USD 3,600 per term. Fees at Springvale are charged on a termly basis.

(Fees are presented as termly amounts; the academic year is organised into three terms.)

Boarding fees and options

- Peterhouse Boys and Peterhouse Girls operate primarily as boarding schools for senior pupils; the standard termly fee figures reported for those schools are generally understood to cover boarding where pupils are full‑boarders. Springvale House offers weekly boarding as a specific option for junior pupils (see Springvale weekly board term fee above).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are billed on a termly basis (three terms in the academic year). Parents are expected to pay the term account in accordance with the school's billing schedule.
- An Entry Fee (one term's fees) is required to secure an offered place and is non‑refundable. The Entry Fee may be paid over a 12‑month period if required. New admissions will be asked to pay the registration/entry fees as part of the enrolment process.
- Administrative charges apply for some services (for example, late bus booking alterations incur a USD 20 administration fee).

Other costs and regular additional charges

- Equestrian / Pony Club membership: USD 65 per year (compulsory for riders and charged to the pupil account). Additional riding lessons, livery or leasing options incur separate charges.
- Curriculum support and specialist assessments: costs of individual assessments or some specialist services are charged to parents.
- Typical additional items charged to parents include uniforms, books and stationery, school trips and tours, external examination and test fees, sports kit, individual music tuition or instrument hire and certain co‑curricular activity charges; these items are billed in addition to standard tuition and boarding accounts (where applicable). Specific itemised charges are applied to individual pupil accounts as required.

Refund information

- The Entry Fee charged to secure a place is explicitly non‑refundable.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Bank transfers are accepted in US Dollars via the school's Nostro (USD) accounts (examples: STANBIC, FIRST CAPITAL, CABS) and in local currency via ZIG accounts; the school provides specific account numbers and requests emailed proof of payment to the debtors office.
- Credit‑card payments are accepted through the payment service referenced by the school (credit card processing via PayNow). Parents are asked to follow the school's payment instructions and to email proof of transfer where required.

Short practical notes for parents (fees only)

- All headline tuition figures above are termly amounts; the school year comprises three terms. For new admissions expect to pay the registration fee and the Entry Fee (one term's fees) as set out under admissions and enrolment procedures.
- Additional activity‑specific charges (equine, assessments, late bus changes, trips, external exam fees, uniforms and music tuition) are added to pupil accounts and billed in the normal course.

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Academics

Peterhouse Group of Schools teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
AS Level is a one-year course with assessment by examination and/or coursework, graded A-E. Pupils achieving 30 points or more at IGCSE are typically required to take four AS Levels, while those with fewer points take three AS Levels. In the second year, pupils take three A Level subjects, continuing from AS subjects and with the A Level grade comprising AS and A2 results. Cambridge International Education (CIE) provides the framework for A/AS Levels. AS Level subjects on offer include Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design and Technology, English Language, English Literature, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Travel and Tourism. AS/A Level subjects on offer include Global Perspectives, French Language, Music, English Language, Biology and Mathematics. AS Level entry requires at least five IGCSEs rated A-C; entry to A Level requires at least five IGCSEs with appropriate performance and subject prerequisites; some subjects have allocation rules and progression depends on availability. The school presents six core competencies known as the 6 Cs: critical thinking, creativity, communication, character, collaboration and cross-cultural skills. University & Further Education Support guides pupils through the university application process to institutions in the UK, South Africa, the USA or beyond, including course selection, personal statements, interview preparation and navigating application systems.

Higher Education Progression
University & Further Education Support guides pupils through the university application process to institutions in the UK, South Africa, the USA or beyond, including course selection, personal statements, interview preparation and navigating application systems.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. D Block/Form 1 admission requires a completed online application and a registration fee of $60; the applicant must perform satisfactorily in the CHISZ Common Entrance examination, which is written on the first Saturday in July of the Grade 7 year; the applicant must provide a satisfactory report from the Head of the junior school; an interview with the Rector/Headmistress is required. The application deadline is 30 April in the Grade 7 year. 2. For C, B and A Block/Forms 2, 3 and 4, admission depends on satisfactory CHISZ Common Entrance performance, a satisfactory report from the Head of the current junior school, and an interview with the Rector/Headmistress. 3. For Vth and VIth Form/Forms 5 and 6, admission depends upon satisfactory performance at IGCSE/O'Level (at least 6 B grades at IGCSE level and passes in English and Maths), a satisfactory report from the Head of the current school, an interview with the Rector/Headmistress, and the availability of the desired subject combination; once enrolled, the selected subject choices cannot be changed. 4. Development Places: a scheme invites corporates/parents to purchase Development Places to assist in developments across the three schools; there are a limited number of Development Places available and the above criteria apply. 5. Entry Fee Info: once the application is approved, a non-refundable Entry Fee equivalent to one term's fees is required to secure the applicant's place, payable over 12 months if needed; reductions to the Entry Fee are awarded for applicants from Springvale House, applicants from Ruzawi School, siblings of pupils already within the Peterhouse Group, and applicants for Form 2 and above; bank/payment details are provided on the page for payments.
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