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Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
St George's College Harare is a private Catholic Jesuit high school in Harare, Zimbabwe. The Cambridge pathway guides Form 1–4, with IGCSE at the end of Form 4; the Sixth Form offers Cambridge AS and A Levels with over 20 subjects. The campus spans forty hectares beside National Botanical Gardens and provides facilities for academic and student life. The Fr Michael Ross SJ Science Centre has eleven laboratories and opened in 2018, and the Strength and Conditioning Centre is a purpose-built facility to support student-athletes. A Multi-Purpose Sports Facility is in development. The school offers 16 IGCSE subjects and 13 A-Level subjects. Educentre Learning Support opened in 2020, Design and Technology laboratories were refurbished, and the Loyola Music Centre hosts the Music Department. Cambridge Professional Development Centre on campus supports staff development. There are sixty clubs and a broad sport programme, with boarding for around 120 male boarders each year.
St George's College Harare has 750 pupils, typical class sizes of 25.
Location
Harare, Zimbabwe. The College is located at 3 Borrowdale Road, Borrowdale, Harare, adjacent to the National Botanical Gardens.
Stages
Form 1 (Year 8) to Upper Six (Year 13). Boarding Department of over a hundred students.
Type
Private Roman Catholic Jesuit high school.
Additional learning support
Educentre - Learning Support provides extra teaching time; lessons in small groups or individually; mentors; open throughout the day with mornings and afternoons sessions; referrals may be through parents, teachers, or students; aims to help cope with classwork and improve progress.
Country affiliation
Zimbabwe
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic and Jesuit
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees - An application fee of USD 50.00 is payable for applications (this amount is listed for Lower 6 and general admissions).
Tuition fees by year group (term and annual amounts) - The College does not publish a full term-by-term or year-by-year tuition table publicly; the current term and annual tuition amounts for each year group (Form 1 / Year 8 through Upper Six / Year 13) are provided directly by the College's accounts office on request. Parents receive a school fee invoice for the term when a place is confirmed. - For Lower 6 (Year 12) applicants there is a stated acceptance process that requires payment of a deposit of USD 1,800 together with the term fees at finalisation; the College issues the Lower 6 term invoice at the time of finalising a place. This deposit is presented as a required payment to confirm a place.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Fee invoices are issued per term; parents are expected to collect or receive the School Fee invoice from the Accounts Office before the start of the term into which the pupil is entering. Where an acceptance deposit is required, it must be paid by the deadline set by the Registrar/Accounts Office. - The College explicitly states that acceptance deposits required to confirm a place are non-refundable. Where the College requires a non-refundable deposit to secure admission, that deposit is retained by the College.
Boarding fees - St George's College operates a Boarding Department (the College reports a boarding population of over one hundred students). Boarding fees are part of the overall fee schedule but the specific boarding fee amounts are not published in the publicly available fee pages; the accounts office provides the boarding tariff as part of the current fee schedule on request.
Other costs and fees - Uniforms: the College operates a College Uniform Shop and uniform costs are charged separately; parents are required to purchase the specified uniform items. - Textbooks, stationery and bookstore items are handled through the College's bookshop/bookstore arrangements and are additional to tuition; parents are responsible for these costs unless otherwise specified on the invoice. The College handbook and admissions material identify the bookstore and stationery as separate costs. - Co-curricular costs (for certain trips, service projects, optional activities and some extracurricular items) are charged separately where applicable; Lower 6 enrolment information references a mandatory service project period that may involve costs for travel or project expenses handled as part of term billing or separate invoices.
Refund information - Where the College requires a non-refundable deposit to secure a place, that deposit is non-refundable. No publicly posted comprehensive refund schedule for term fees or other fees was found on the College's fee pages; specific refund terms for tuition, boarding or other fees are supplied in the College's formal fee schedule and invoice terms available from the Accounts Office.
Fee payment options and cashier details - Accepted payment methods: cash or card (swipe) at the St George's College Cashier's Office; bank transfers are accepted using the bank details provided by the Accounts Office (parents must submit proof of payment). - Cashier office hours (as published): Mondays to Thursdays 07:00–14:00 and Fridays 07:00–12:00 (these hours are published as the typical cashier times and may change). For bank transfer details or to submit proof of payment, parents are instructed to email the accounts office.
Contacts for fee documentation and current schedule - The College issues a current detailed fee schedule (tuition by year group, boarding tariffs, term amounts, and the billing timetable) through its Accounts Office and Registrar; the Accounts Office and Registrar email addresses are listed for fee enquiries and to request the current school fee structure.
Summary of what is available and what must be requested - Available as published for the 2025/26 admissions material: an application fee of USD 50.00 and a Lower 6 acceptance deposit amount of USD 1,800 are explicitly stated. The College confirms the existence of term invoices, non-refundable acceptance deposits, a uniform shop, a bookstore, and a boarding department. - Not publicly posted: detailed tuition and boarding amounts broken down by year group (term and annual figures) and a full public refund schedule. The comprehensive term-and-year fee table, boarding tariffs and any applicable discounts or payment-plan terms are provided by the Accounts Office as the College's current fee schedule. Parents should obtain the current fee schedule directly from the College's accounts office or Registrar to receive the complete per-term and per-year fee breakdowns, payment deadlines, and invoice particulars.
Academics
St George's College Harare teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.
Curriculum
Cambridge International Examinations pathway guides the curriculum. Form 1–2 follow an integrated academic program preparing for IGCSE. IGCSE examinations are taken at the end of Form 4. Sixth Form offers Cambridge AS and A Levels with over 20 subject options. The school provides 16 IGCSE subjects and 13 A-Level subjects. Entry to IGCSE/AS/A-Level follows Form 1 to Form 4 to Lower 6 and Upper 6.
Higher Education Progression
Rhodes Scholarships have been awarded to 41 Old Georgians.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Form 1 (Year 7) admissions: Step 1: Collect an Application Form and Brochure from the Registrar or download them, during your son's Grade 6 year or Term 1 of Grade 7. Submit the completed Application Form with a copy of your son's birth certificate, a copy of the Baptism/Dedication Certificate, copies of previous school achievements (Grade 6 & 7), copies of previous school reports (Grade 6 & 7), a recent passport-sized photograph, and the application fee to the Registrar as soon as possible. Applicants of all religious backgrounds are welcome to apply. Step 2: You will receive Form A from the Registrar asking you to confirm if St George's College is your son's high school of first choice, usually sent out early May; return the completed Form A at the beginning of June. Step 3: If St George's College is your son's high school of first choice, your son will write the CHISZ Grade 7 Entrance Assessment (Mathematics and English) at the College, usually on the first Saturday in July; foreign applicants resident outside Zimbabwe must be present to write the assessment. You will receive the acceptance or regret letter from the Registrar approximately two weeks after the assessment. If accepted, a non-refundable deposit must be paid to confirm the place, usually by the end of August. Step 4: Collect your son's Handbook (Registrar's Office) and First Term's invoice (Accounts Office) before the end of Term 3 of Grade 7.
Scholarships
2) Form 2 (Year 9) & Form 3 (Year 10) admissions: Step 1: Collect an Application Form and Brochure from the Registrar or download them; submit the completed Application Form with a copy of your son's birth certificate, a copy of the Baptism/Dedication Certificate, copies of previous school achievements (past two years), copies of previous school reports (past two years), a recent passport-sized photograph, and the application fee; applicants of all religious backgrounds are welcome. Step 2: Once the completed Application Form is in order, it will be taken to the Headmaster for review. Step 3: If accepted, pay a non-refundable deposit to confirm the acceptance before the stated deadline. Step 4: Collect your son's Handbook and the School Fee invoice before the start of the term entering the College. 3) Lower 6 (Year 12) admissions: Step 1: Apply now (July to November); attend the Virtual Information Evening (Sept 5); download the application form and brochure or collect them from the Registrar's office; submit the completed application with birth certificate copy, Baptism/Dedication certificate copy, previous school reports and achievements (Forms 3 & 4), recent passport photo, and the US$50 application fee. Step 2: Selection Process (November–December 2024): attend Open Day, undergo interviews and assessments in early December, register for the Service Project, and receive conditional acceptance letters by December. Step 3: Finalise Your Place (January 2025): after IGCSE results, confirm subject choices based on performance. Step 4: Welcome to Lower 6 (February 2025): purchase uniforms, pay the $1,800 deposit and term fees, and complete Orientation. The Service Project Programme runs for Lower 6: all students take part in a mandatory community service program while awaiting IGCSE results (three weeks in Term 1), with fundraising and service activities during Lent Term.
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FAQs
What curriculum does St George's College Harare follow?
Cambridge International Examinations pathway guides the curriculum. Form 1–2 follow an integrated academic program preparing for IGCSE. IGCSE examinations are taken at the end of Form 4. Sixth Form offers Cambridge AS and A Levels with over 20 subject options. The school provides 16 IGCSE subjects a.
What age range does St George's College Harare serve?
The school serves students aged 12 to 18. Form 1-4 (IGCSE) and Upper Five-Six (A-Level).
Does St George's College Harare provide SEN support?
The Educentre provides learning support for students with additional educational needs.
What wellbeing support does St George's College Harare offer?
Life Skills lessons are delivered for Form 1 and Form 2 as part of Careers Guidance and Counselling. The Life Skills topics address non‑academic issues relevant to normal development in the modern world. Delivery uses lectures, PowerPoint presentations and videos, with students encouraged to partici
What sports facilities does St George's College Harare have?
Over 15 sports are offered including rugby, athletics, water polo, volleyball, and golf. A boat club operates at Mazowe Dam.
How do I apply to St George's College Harare?
1) Form 1 (Year 7) admissions: Step 1: Collect an Application Form and Brochure from the Registrar or download them, during your son's Grade 6 year or Term 1 of Grade 7. Submit the completed Application Form with a copy of your son's birth certificate, a copy of the Baptism/Dedication Certificate, c
What type of school is St George's College Harare?
St George's College Harare is a Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding) school with 750 students. A Roman Catholic Jesuit high school offering Cambridge International Examinations with boarding facilities.
What languages are taught at St George's College Harare?
Languages taught include English and French. English Language and English Literature are offered at IGCSE level and at AS/A2 Levels. French is offered at IGCSE level and at A Level, with CEFR alignment described as A2 (CEFR Basic User) with elements of B1 (CEFR Independent User).
What is the history of St George's College Harare?
St George's College was founded in 1896 in Bulawayo by Fr Marc Barthelemy SJ. It relocated to Harare (Salisbury) in 1927 because expansion was not possible on the Bulawayo site. The campus now occupies around forty hectares beside the National Botanical Gardens. It is a Roman Catholic school rooted
What accreditations does St George's College Harare hold?
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) accredited
What extracurricular activities are available?
Music and performing arts are well represented with Jazz Band (Senior and Junior), Wind Band, Senior Choir, Junior Choir, Chapel Choir, and Shona Choir, plus String Ensemble and Guitar Club. Dance is offered, and Speech/Drama includes Junior and Senior Debates, Drama/Backstage, and theatre-related a
