Guidance on Admission

Admission into Form 1 is dependent upon the following:

• Satisfactory performance in the CHISZ Common Assessment Paper (written on the first Saturday of July of the applicant’s Grade 7th year).
•  A latest and satisfactory junior school report and confidential report from the Head.
• Further evidence of academic ability and an interview may also be required.
• The deadline for applications is the end of March in the applicant’s Grade 7 year.
• Boarding places are limited and, therefore, priority will be given to applicants who reside outside of Harare.

Admission into Form 2, 3 or 4 is dependent upon the following:

• A satisfactory report from the Head of the applicant’s current school.
• Satisfactory performance in test papers set by Chisipite in English, Mathematics and French as well as any other subjects deemed relevant to the application.
• Further evidence of academic ability and an interview may also be required.
• Pupils seeking entry into Form 3 or 4 must have completed the same courses on offer at Chisipite in their previous school.

Admission into Lower Six is dependent upon:

• Satisfactory performance at IGCSE (applicants should have a minimum of 5 extended passes, ideally with A grades in the subjects chosen for A Levels)
• Availability in the subjects selected.
• A satisfactory report from the Head of the applicant’s current school
• Further evidence of academic ability and an interview may also be required.
• Once the application has been approved, a non-refundable Acceptance Fee equivalent to one term’s fee is required to secure the place.