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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.
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.
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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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FAQs
Where is Peterhouse Group of Schools located and what age range does it serve?
Peterhouse Group of Schools is located near Marondera, about 70 km from Harare, Zimbabwe, on two estates with three age-appropriate campuses. The Group educates pupils aged 6 to 18 across Peterhouse Boys, Peterhouse Girls, Springvale House and Peterhouse Nursery School.
What type of school is Peterhouse and is it co-educational?
Peterhouse operates as an independent Anglican boarding school group comprising co-educational provision across its sites, as well as single-sex boarding at Peterhouse Boys and Peterhouse Girls, plus Springvale House and a nursery for younger children.
Which curriculum and qualifications do pupils study at Peterhouse?
Peterhouse follows a Cambridge-based curriculum with Cambridge IGCSEs, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, with AS assessed by examination and/or coursework and A Level grades combining AS and A2 results. The school emphasises six core competencies—the 6 Cs—throughout its programmes.
How do I apply for D Block/Form 1 and what are the key deadlines and requirements?
D Block/Form 1 applicants submit a completed online application and pay a registration fee of USD 60, must sit the CHISZ Common Entrance exam (written on the first Saturday in July of the Grade 7 year), provide a satisfactory report from the head of their junior school, and attend an interview with the Rector/Headmistress. The application deadline in the Grade 7 year is 30 April.
What registration and entry fees are required to secure a place and can these be paid in instalments?
A nominal registration fee of USD 50 (or equivalent in RTGS) applies for general registration and the completed online application for D Block/Form 1 requires USD 60. Once offered a place an Entry Fee equivalent to one term's fees is required to secure enrolment; this Entry Fee is non-refundable but may be paid over 12 months if required, with reductions available for certain applicants such as Springvale leavers, Ruzawi applicants and siblings.
What are the entry requirements for AS Level and for entry into Vth/VIth Form?
Entry to AS Level typically requires at least five IGCSEs rated A*–C, with some subjects having allocation rules and prerequisites. Admission to Vth/VIth Form depends on satisfactory IGCSE/O Level performance (the Vth/VIth Form criteria include at least 6 B grades at IGCSE level plus passes in English and Mathematics), a satisfactory school report, an interview, and availability of the desired subject combination.
How does progression from IGCSE to AS and A Level work at Peterhouse?
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 continue with three A Level subjects, with final A Level grades comprising combined AS and A2 results. Subject progression depends on prior performance, subject prerequisites and availability.
Which subjects are offered at AS and A Level?
AS Level subjects include Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design and Technology, English Language, English Literature, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics and Travel and Tourism. AS/A Level options include Global Perspectives, French Language, Music, English Language, Biology and Mathematics among others.
What campuses, grounds and conservation areas are part of the Peterhouse Group?
The Group comprises three age-appropriate campuses on two estates just outside Marondera, supported by the neighbouring conservation areas Calderwood Park and Gosho Park. The grounds provide space for academic, sporting and outdoor-education activities across the schools.
What specialist sports and extracurricular facilities does Peterhouse have?
Peterhouse has a dedicated Equestrian Centre where riding lessons take place daily and a Pony Club that teaches riding, horse care and animal welfare; equestrian membership is charged at USD 65 per year for riders. The schools also offer extensive music facilities including two recital halls, multiple practice rooms and two chapels, one housing a two-manual 32-foot pipe organ.
What academic support facilities are available for pupils who need extra help?
Springvale House, Peterhouse Girls and Peterhouse Boys each provide modern, well-resourced Curriculum Support environments staffed by trained professionals to meet learners' needs. Educational trips are also arranged annually or periodically to enrich learning beyond the classroom.
What clubs and extracurricular activities are available for pupils?
Peterhouse offers a broad extracurricular programme including sport, music, drama, robotics, coding, Chess, Debate, Quiz, World Scholar's Cup, Model United Nations, Bee Keeping, Natural History Club, Snake Club, Science Club and many more. Musical life includes choirs, orchestra, windband and strings, with mixed ensembles formed across the schools for major performances.
How does Peterhouse support leadership development and community service?
Leadership and professional skills are developed through activities such as World Scholar's Cup, Model United Nations, Debate, Public Speaking, Toastmasters and prefect systems, while community service is embedded via Interact Club, Leo Club, Kukura neShungu and other charitable initiatives. Inter-house competitions and service projects provide further opportunities for pupils to take responsibility and lead.
How does the school support pupils with diagnosed learning difficulties or curriculum support needs?
Each school has a Curriculum Support Department that supports pupils with diagnosed needs (for example dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD) and pupils who benefit from support without a formal diagnosis, using teacher concerns, early screening and referrals to educational psychologists. Support can include small-group or one-to-one lessons, occasional drop-in sessions and access arrangements for examinations; Curriculum Support lessons carry no charge, but fees for specialist reports are the responsibility of parents.
What pastoral and wellbeing support is in place for boarding pupils?
Boarding houses are staffed by housemasters, matrons and in-house tutors who provide pastoral care, and the schools emphasise pupil welfare, with Life Skills and Christian Forum supporting personal development and wellbeing. D Block/Tinokura and Tatanga provide focused transition support for Form One pupils, including dedicated staff and a prefect system.
What is the boarding house system like and how are new pupils supported on arrival?
Peterhouse Boys has six main boarding houses—Ellis, Founders, Grinham, Malvern, Paget and Snell—plus Tinokura for D Block, while Peterhouse Girls uses Tatanga as D Block with four main houses and four Competitive Houses (Eland, Impala, Kudu and Sable). Houses provide day-to-day pastoral care and come together to eat, learn, play and pray; Tinokura and Tatanga offer focused support for new students during transition.
What does the school uniform include?
The Number Ones uniform includes a Royal Blue blazer with crest, white shirts and appropriate trousers or skirts, black shoes and belts, and school and house ties. Everyday wear includes four blue/black/white plaid skirts for girls and four khaki shirts with shorts for boys, along with royal blue pullovers and standard footwear; sports kit comprises a tracksuit, white sport shirts, house T-shirts and socks as listed in the uniform guidelines.
Which languages are taught and what language qualifications are available?
English is the language of instruction and English Language and English Literature are taught at various levels. French is offered as a language subject and a Diploma in French administered by Alliance Française in Harare can be pursued.
What is the history of Peterhouse and what are some key traditions?
Peterhouse opened in 1955 as an Anglican boys' country boarding school, founded through initiatives by Edward Paget, Fred Snell and Canon Robert Grinham, and grew from 55 boys at opening to about 360 within five years. The chapel, dedicated in November 1958, is central to school life and the motto Conditur in Petra (Founded on Rock) is carved in marble outside the Chapel.
What are the tuition fees at Peterhouse Group of Schools?
Annual tuition at Peterhouse Group of Schools ranges from USD 10,800 to USD 17,100 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.
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