International Schools in Zimbabwe
Compare 10 international schools in Zimbabwe. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 6,508), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 10
- Curricula
- 11
- Average annual fee
- USD 8,276
- Fee range
- USD 1,100 – 19,400
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE (5 schools)
- Average school size
- 593 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Peterhouse Group of Schools
- Oldest
- St George's College Harare (1896)
- With boarding
- 4
About international schools in Zimbabwe
International schools in Zimbabwe are predominantly English-medium independent schools that commonly follow British exam-board pathways such as Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A-level, and a small number also offer the International Baccalaureate; check each school’s website for the specific programmes it runs. Many schools teach local languages (Shona and Ndebele) and offer modern languages such as French, but the depth of local-language or bilingual provision varies by school. Because of local currency volatility, many independent schools quote fees in US dollars and annual tuition for international-style schools in Harare and other cities can range from a few thousand US dollars to substantially higher for premium options, so obtain current fee schedules and ask about extra charges (transport, meals, exam entries). The national school year in Zimbabwe generally follows a January - December cycle while some international schools use an August - June calendar, so confirm term dates and application deadlines well before you move; non-residents should also check passport, immunisation and study-permit or visa requirements with the school and immigration authorities.
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Curricula
There are 10 international schools in Zimbabwe covering 11 curricula. The most widely offered are Cambridge IGCSE (5), Cambridge International AS Levels (5), Cambridge A Levels (5), British Curriculum (2), Cambridge (Secondary) (1). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Zimbabwe runs from about USD 1,100 to USD 19,400, averaging roughly USD 8,276. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Zimbabwe run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
4 of the 10 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Zimbabwe we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.