Guidance on Admissions to Chisipite Senior
Form 1
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.
Form 2, 3 and 4
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.
Lower 6th (Form 5)
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.
A term’s notice must be given in writing if a pupil is to be withdrawn from Chisipite. This does not apply when a pupil’s continued stay at the school depends on Public Examination results.
The application should include the following:
- A completed application form
- US$50 Registration Fee (non-refundable once applicant invited for assessment)
- A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate
- A copy of the applicant’s most recent school report
- A fees clearance statement from the applicant’s previous school
- A recent passport size colour photograph of the applicant; and
- Evidence of any professional examinations undertaken including Cambridge Checkpoint, Grade 7 Zimsec, IGCSE, O Levels & AS Levels.
Please submit original application forms – soft copies will not be accepted
