Gateway High School

Zimbabwe, Harare

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Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 700

Type Co-educational

Opened 1991

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages French, Mandarin

Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies

Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Gateway High School is a biblically based Christian secondary school in Zimbabwe offering Cambridge-based education from early secondary through Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS and A Levels. ACE graduation certificates are conferred by a UK-based governing body, aligning the ACE framework with Cambridge qualifications. Established in 1991, the school grew from modest Form 1 classes to a campus, introducing the Career Preparation Programme (1996), the ACE pathway (2002), and the Takuranashe Class (2010), with a counselling service since 1996 and a Career Fair since 2012. The campus includes Art and Computing rooms, a science block, a library, and a Hall. On-site cricket and rugby fields, grass volleyball courts, tennis courts and a swimming pool (2011) support sport and community events. A range of clubs including Arts & Crafts, Drama, Chess, Debate, Choir, and language, cultural, and social activities enrich academic life. The school also emphasises character, leadership and service.

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The Essentials

Location

Emerald Hill, Harare, Zimbabwe. The school is located on Golden Stairs Road, in the heart of Harare and along one of the city's major routes, providing accessible transport. The campus is described as magnificent with fantastic facilities.

Stages

The school provides the complete secondary curriculum from Secondary 1 to Advanced Level.

Type

The school is a biblically based Christian High School.

Additional learning support

Gateway High School offers a Support For Learning Department with ACE, Takuranashe and CPP. Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) provides a complete high school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 6, with ACE graduation certificates conferred by a UK-based governing body. The program features individualized, mastery-based learning integrated with biblical character formation.

Country affiliation

ACE is based on the American school system, and ACE graduation certificates are conferred by a UK-based governing body.

Religious affiliation

Christian

School day structure

OFFICE HOURS: Our offices are open 7:25 to 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday; 7:25 am to 3:00 pm on Friday. Holiday office hours: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the second week of the holiday, and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the week before school opens for a new term.

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Fees

Application & Enrolment Fees
- The school requires a non-refundable application fee at time of application.
- A non-refundable enrolment (registration) fee is charged when a place is accepted; the enrolment form shows this fee is required but does not publish a fixed amount.

Tuition fees (structure and how they are charged)
- Tuition is charged on a per-term basis (fees stated on the enrolment form as “per child, per term”). The school's enrolment paperwork and admissions information define fee billing as termly.
- The school uses the standard Zimbabwe independent‑school term structure (fees expressed per term; the academic year is termly). Specific term or annual amounts for each year group are not published on the school's enrolment materials.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No published, itemised schedule of tuition fees by school year or form (Form 1 through Upper Sixth) is available in the school's enrolment form or admissions pages. The enrolment form contains placeholders for “current school fees … per child, per term” and for the non‑refundable enrolment and application fees, indicating fees are set but not printed on those documents.
- An independent, third‑party compilation lists an indicative average figure for Gateway High School of USD 2,100 (presented as an average fees figure in that external list). This is a third‑party estimate and is not an itemised per‑year or per‑term schedule published by the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing is termly (fees quoted on the enrolment form are per term). The school operates a cash office with published office hours for fee payments. No published payment‑deadline schedule, late‑payment penalties, or formal instalment plans appear on the public admissions/enrolment materials.

Boarding fees
- Gateway High School is an independent day school (no boarding programme is listed); there are no published boarding fees.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, textbooks, levies, exam fees, transport, extracurriculars)
- The enrolment form and admissions pages require supporting documents and list application/enrolment fees, but do not publish specific charges for uniform, textbooks, transport, exam entry, extra‑curricular fees or parental levies for the high school. These additional costs are not itemised on the enrolment form.

Refund information
- The enrolment form explicitly records the application fee and the enrolment fee as non‑refundable. There is no published, itemised refund policy for tuition, uniform or other charges on the publicly available admissions/enrolment materials.

Fee payment options
- The school maintains a cash office and publishes office hours for in‑person payments; the admissions information references the cash office closure times, indicating cash payments are handled on site. No public listing of accepted electronic payment methods (bank transfer/EFT, credit card, mobile money) or account details is published in the admissions/enrolment materials.

Summary of available facts (concise)
- The school requires a non‑refundable application fee and a non‑refundable enrolment fee; tuition is charged per term. The school is a day school (no boarding fees). Specific numeric fee amounts by year group, a complete per‑term/per‑year fee schedule, published payment methods, billing deadlines, and a detailed refund policy are not published in the school's publicly available admissions or enrolment documents.

Note on independent estimates
- An independent compilation of Zimbabwe school fees lists an indicative/average figure for Gateway High School of USD 2,100; this appears as an external estimate and is not an itemised official fee schedule produced by the school.

Academics

Curriculum

The Gateway High School curriculum is Cambridge-based, with Cambridge IGCSE underpinning the IGCSE stage and Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications used for the senior phase. The Form 1 Curriculum indicates the aim to produce IGCSE and Advanced Level graduates.

Higher Education Progression

Cambridge International AS & A Levels prepare learners to gain places at leading universities worldwide, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, South Africa and Germany.

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Admissions

1. For entry into form 1 the following documents are required: Grade 6 third term report, a passport-sized photo, a copy of the birth certificate, and a non-refundable application fee. The completion of the enrolment form is not a guarantee of acceptance; all applicants will be assessed. After these documents are received, parents will be communicated with in May regarding the forms to be filled before the Common Assessment Test, in line with ATS guidelines. The Common Assessment Test is usually held on the first Saturday of July and is written at the school of the parent's first choice, with results published according to ATS guidelines.

2. Enrollment for other forms is done throughout the year and requires the current term report, a Confidential Report from the current school, a passport-sized photo, a copy of the birth certificate, and a non-refundable application fee. The school will administer an assessment exam and parents will be notified of the results within a week, with the results informing the school of eligibility for a place.

3. The Head/Acting Head's decision regarding admission is final. If a place is offered and accepted, the deposit stipulated in the offer letter must be paid to secure the place; if the place is not taken up, the full deposit will be forfeited. The Gateway Code of Discipline accompanies the enrolment process, and signing the declaration confirms agreement to observe its requirements. The declaration also acknowledges that Gateway High School is a Christian School where tenets of the Christian faith are taught and observed.

4. Gateway High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to students. It does not discriminate in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs. The school is a Bible-based Christian Educational Community and teaches Christian tenets while expecting adherence to school rules.

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FAQs

Where is Gateway High School located and how easy is it to reach from around Harare?

Gateway High School is in Emerald Hill, Harare, on Golden Stairs Road in the heart of the city and along a major route, which provides accessible transport options for families and students.

What curriculum does Gateway High School follow?

Gateway High School follows a Cambridge-based curriculum, with Cambridge IGCSE underpinning the IGCSE stage and Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications used for the senior phase. The school also offers the ACE pathway as an alternative learning programme.

Is Gateway High School co-educational?

Yes, Gateway High School is a co-educational Christian secondary school accepting both boys and girls.

How large is the school and when was it established?

The school has around 700 pupils and was established in 1991, growing from initial Form 1 classes into a full secondary campus over subsequent decades.

What documents are needed to apply for Form 1 entry and what are the key dates?

To apply for Form 1 you need the Grade 6 third term report, a passport-sized photo, a copy of the birth certificate and payment of the non-refundable application fee. Parents are communicated with in May about the forms to complete before the Common Assessment Test, which is usually held on the first Saturday of July.

What is required to apply for entry into other forms during the year?

For entry into other forms you must provide the current term report, a Confidential Report from the current school, a passport-sized photo, a copy of the birth certificate and pay the non-refundable application fee. Applicants sit an assessment exam and parents are notified of results within a week, with final admission decisions made by the Head or Acting Head.

Are application and enrolment fees refundable?

The school requires a non-refundable application fee at the time of application and a non-refundable enrolment (registration) fee when a place is accepted. If a place is offered and a deposit is stipulated in the offer letter but the place is not taken up, that deposit will be forfeited.

Does Gateway offer boarding facilities?

No, Gateway High School is an independent day school and does not operate a boarding programme.

What academic qualifications can students complete at Gateway?

Students can complete Cambridge IGCSE in the IGCSE stage and Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications in the senior phase. Where appropriate, students can also follow the ACE programme, which issues ACE graduation certificates conferred by a UK-based governing body.

Does Gateway provide specialised programmes for different learning needs?

Yes, the Support For Learning Department offers specialised programmes including Accelerated Christian Education (ACE), the Takuranashe class and the Career Preparation Programme (CPP), and Individualised Educational Programs (IEPs) are used to tailor support for learners with specific needs.

How does the school prepare students for higher education and careers?

The school provides career guidance, individual counselling, a Career Fair introduced in 2012, and support with university applications, and its Cambridge AS & A Level pathways prepare learners for places at leading universities worldwide. The Life Skills programme and career-related camps also support future planning and resilience.

What academic facilities are available on campus?

The campus includes specialised Art and Computing rooms (including one of the country's early purpose-built computer classrooms), a science block, a library block and a Hall used for assemblies and events. These purpose-built facilities support the school's academic and extracurricular programmes.

What sports facilities does Gateway have on site?

Gateway has on-site cricket and rugby fields, grass volleyball courts and tennis courts near the entrance, and an on-site swimming pool opened in 2011. The school also uses city pools for galas at times such as Mount Pleasant Pool, Les Brown Pool and MacDonald Park Pool.

Is there a hall or space for performances and assemblies?

Yes, the school built a Hall as part of campus development to host assemblies and events, and historically plays have also been performed in the main quad for larger cultural occasions.

What clubs and extracurricular activities are available for students?

A wide range of clubs is offered, including Arts & Crafts, Drama, Chess, Debate, Choir, First Aid, Homework Training, French, Chinese, Shona, Junior Achievers Zimbabwe, Photography/Magazine/Website, Car Maintenance/Home DIY, Astronomy, Public Speaking, Quiz, Marimba, Environmental Champions and Scripture Union. These options span creative, cultural, academic and practical interests.

Are students expected to participate in sport?

Yes, every pupil is engaged in a major sport and is exposed to other sports; the programme includes Rugby, Cricket, Hockey, Volleyball, Swimming, Tennis, Netball, Basketball, Athletics, Soccer, Cross Country, Table Tennis, Squash and Aerobics.

What leadership opportunities exist outside of the classroom?

Leadership opportunities are available through sports teams, clubs and programmes such as Junior Achievers Zimbabwe, with students able to develop leadership skills through extracurricular roles and representation in student-led activities.

What counselling and mental wellbeing supports does the school provide?

Gateway has offered counselling since 1996 and runs a Life Skills Department that provides mentoring, counselling after classes and psychological assessment when needed. A mentoring leadership group, with leaders trained by Childline and Island Hospice, supports students and the school includes monitoring and parental engagement in wellbeing provision.

How does the school support students with learning difficulties?

The Support For Learning Department provides a dedicated learning environment and specialised programmes such as ACE, Takuranashe and CPP, using Individualised Educational Programs (IEPs) and psychological reports to tailor teaching and support for each learner.

Does the school provide career guidance and university application help?

Yes, the Life Skills Department provides career guidance and assistance with university applications, the school runs a Career Fair and offers camps and counselling aimed at helping students make informed life and career choices.

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