Curriculum
The academic curriculum conforms to the Ministry of Education's requirements and Cambridge International Examinations are offered in addition to the local ZIMSEC examinations.
In Form 1 & 2 the following subjects are taken;
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English Mathematics Science Art Music |
French Computers Shona History Life Skills |
Food & Nutrition Fashion & Fabric Religious Education Geography |
In form 3 pupils begin their two year courses for public examination in November. Pupils are offered 8 or 9 subjects depending on their ability. There are the following subjects choices;
| Compulsory subjects; | Elective subjects; |
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English Language English Literature Mathematics Biology One foreign language (French or Shona) International Computer Driving Licence |
Accounting Art Business Studies Chemistry Fashion & Fabrics Food & Nutrition Geography History Physics Physical Science |
The curriculum followed in the Sixth Form leads to examinations set by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). The Advanced Subsidiary examinations(AS) are written at the end of the first year, while the Advanced Level examinations(A) are written at the end of the second year. The pupils may take a maximum of four AS subjects and continue three through to A level.
In addition to these Chisipite also offers a wide range of vocational subjects which provide educationally sound combinations to suit all levels of academic ability. Examinations include those set by City and Guilds and Pitman's, Cambridge Diplomas and the International Computer Drivers' Licence.
Subject choices may be made either exclusively from the academic range, vocational range or a combination of both. The subject choices are constantly under review to ensure that we offer the most rounded education possible. Currently on offer are;
| AS & A Level Subjects | Vocational Subjects |
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English Literature English Language Thinking Skills Biology Chemistry Physics Art Accounts French Geography History Business Studies Mathematics Physical Education |
Office Procedures Administration and Secretarial Procedures Business English Typing Bookkeeping Travel and Tourism Web-design & Graphics Diploma in Food Preparation Diploma in Patisserie International Computer Driving Licence |

