Harare International School admits students from the international community in Zimbabwe (Overseas Students).  It also offers a limited number of places to Local Students i.e. permanent residents or Zimbabwe citizens sponsored by local companies provided that such students have either come from or plan to go into an international education environment. The school admits students of all races, color, and ethnic origins to all the rights and privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. H.I.S. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color or ethnic origin in administration of its admission and educational policies, athletic or other school-administered programs.

We welcome prospective parents to arrange a private tour of the school prior to admittance. Please contact our Registrar, Mrs Britta Aryee on 870514/5 or baryee@his.ac.zw for an appointment.

Admission shall be based upon students' records and available test scores submitted as required by the professional staff to determine: 

1. The potential of the applicant to benefit from the educational services available, 

2. The capacity of the School to meet the educational needs of the applicant, and

3. The ability of the School to meet the behavioral or emotional needs of  the student.

Students may be enrolled on Harare International School upon completion of the admissions process, which requires completion of Application for Admission Form and Health Form. 

Download Admissions Procedures

• records from previous school/schools attended (students applying for Elementary School and Middle School need to submit reports for the last 2 years and applicants for High School for the entire High School (i.e. from Grade 9 onwards)

• a copy of the passport

• a photograph

On arrival a second Admission Form (To Be Submitted On Arrival) will need to be completed to record any changes to personal data. At the back of this form you will find the Student Personal Emergency Data Form and the Master Disclaimer Form. Please make sure you sign these also.

After the application and all supporting documents have been received and reviewed, each applicant is scheduled for an admissions interview with the Registrar and the appropriate Principal. Elementary School applicants ( Reception Class - Grade 5) are placed in accordance with age and previous grade level and applicants to Grades 6-12 will be screened and interviewed by the Counselor to decide class placement.

Upon recommendation of admission, the Director, in consultation with the Principal, the Counselor and prospective teachers, then determines the appropriate grade placement.

A student's enrollment will be considered conditional until all required forms and documentation have been received.

Students who are not native speakers of English may be required to take E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) classes in lieu of mainstream classes or to seek after-school instruction in English. A student's ability in English may affect the grade in which the student is placed since our aim is to place students so that they are able to succeed.

At the time of admission, students with known learning disabilities will be screened to determine the extent of their learning issues and/or previous assessments will be reviewed. Those students with severe learning needs will not be granted admission because of the school's inability to meet the applicant's educational needs and the applicant's potential inability to benefit from our educational services.

In all cases where concerns arise, the Director may ask for additional assessments before considering admission. In such cases, the Director will call for the participation of the Student Study Team (SST), comprised of the Student Services Coordinator (the Counselor) , a classroom teacher, and the administrator. Parents are kept apprised of the process and parent input is welcomed so as to provide a better understanding of the child. The final decision regarding admission and grade placement rests with the Director.

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