Harare International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Harare, Zimbabwe. Founded in 1992. Annual tuition ranges from $7,206 to $29,841 USD.
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Scholarships Available
The Merit Scholarship Program is open to Zimbabwean nationals aged 16–17 with strong 2025 IGCSE or ZIMSEC results who are fluent in English and committed to pursuing the IB Diploma. The scholarship covers two years of the IB Diploma Programme, examination fees, a MacBook Air, and a stipend for international educational trips; postgraduate study is not included. The application period for 2026 entry opened March 3, 2026 and closed March 25, 2026, with notification in early April and a May 13, 2026 start date for scholarship students.
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About
Harare International School is a private, coeducational day school in Harare, Zimbabwe, authorized by the International Baccalaureate since 2004. The school offers all three IB programmes—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme—with English as the language of instruction. Students are prepared for examinations in May and June depending on the programme level.
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Why Families Choose
Harare International School is the only full IB continuum school in Zimbabwe, offering PYP, MYP and DP on a single 22-acre campus. It is American-sponsored and supported by the U.S. Office of Overseas Schools and U.S. Embassy. The campus features a 700-seat performing arts center and serves approximately 450 students from over 60 nationalities. The Merit Scholarship Program provides talented Zimbabwean nationals access to the IB Diploma including examination fees, a MacBook Air, and a stipend for international educational trips.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1-2 | USD 21,822 |
| Grade 3-5 | USD 21,822 |
| Kindergarten | USD 21,822 |
| High School (Grade 11) | USD 29,841 |
| High School (Grade 12) | USD 29,841 |
| Early Childhood 1 (EC1) | USD 7,206 |
| Early Childhood 2 (EC2) | USD 9,947 |
| High School (Grade 9-10) | USD 29,333 |
| Middle School (Grade 6-8) | USD 23,852 |
| Early Childhood 1 Extended Hours | USD 9,947 |
Original currency: USD 7,206 - 29,841. Application fee: $250.
Admissions Process
- 1Admissions are rolling for Elementary and Middle School, allowing students to join throughout the academic year. The admissions process is conducted online via OpenApply. Early applications are encouraged. Payment of fees is required before the student commences classes.
Admissions Details
The school admits students on a rolling basis and encourages early applications.
Student Life
The school does not have a formal uniform; there is a dress code that ensures that all members of the HIS community dress in a respectful manner.
The canteen offers a range of meals at a nominal cost; options include hot meals, sandwiches and pies; students may also bring their own snacks and lunches each day; microwaves are available.
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Student Demographics
School Background
private