Harare International School

OurVision

“Where Together We Thrive and Reach for Excellence”

OurMission

HarareInternationalSchool,asanIBWorldSchool,enablesthedevelopmentoftheskills,knowledge,values,andattributesforlife-longlearning,communityserviceandglobalcitizenship.

OurSchoolPhilosophyHarare International School is committed to educating thewhole child intellectually, physically and socio-emotionally.Wefosterfreedomofexpression,independentthinking,andasenseofpersonalresponsibilityinastudent-centeredlearningenvironment.

Ourcurriculumframework isbasedonthe InternationalBaccalaureate(IB)Programmes,whichsupporttheacquisitionofknowledgeandconceptualunderstandingthroughaninquiry-basedapproach,encouragingthedevelopment of problem-solving and critical thinking skills. In addition,we emphasize the effective use ofcurrenttechnologies, theacquisitionofmultiple languages,creativitythroughthearts,andthepursuitofaphysicallyactiveandhealthylifestyle.Ourcommitmenttoacademicexcellenceissupportedthroughastrongstaffdevelopmentprogram.

Webelievethatforstudentstobefullycontributingmembersofsociety,theymustbesociallyandethicallyresponsible.HISachievesthisbyfosteringinstudentspersonalattributesalignedwiththeIBLearnerProfile.This includesmaintainingacommitmenttocommunityservice,celebratingourdiversity,anddevelopinganunderstandingofandrespectforothersandtheenvironment.Wearealsocommittedtoactivelystewardingtheenvironmentthroughsustainableandeco-friendlypractices.

“Where Together We Thrive and Reach for Excellence”

Harare International School Fact Sheet

History

HarareInternationalSchool,aU.S.StateDepartmentsponsoredschool,wasfoundedonSeptember8,1992.Theschoolprovides a rigorous, modern and comprehensive program for 450 students using English as its main language ofinstruction.Theprogramusesbesteducationalpracticesfromaroundtheworld,centeredaroundtheprogramsoftheInternational Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). HIS is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School andContinuumSchoolofferingthePrimaryYearsProgramme,MiddleYearsProgrammeandDiplomaProgramme.WeareaccreditedbytheNewEnglandAssociationofSchoolsandCollegesandtheCouncilofInternationalSchools.Operatingon a Northern Hemisphere academic calendar, HIS provides a college/university preparatory education for childrenbetween3and18yearsofage.

SchoolFacilities

HarareInternationalSchoolislocatedonabeautiful22-acrecampusinthesuburbofMountPleasantinHarare.Ononecampus are distinct facilities for our early childhood (pre-kindergarten) and elementary students, facilities for ourmiddle school students,and facilities forourhighschool students.Whileweoftenoverlapandwork together, thesefacilities are purpose-built and provide the backdrop of our learning environment. In addition to the classrooms,studentshavetheabilitytoworkandexplorethroughoutthecampusandthroughoutZimbabwe.

WeAlsoHave:

• Abeautifullydesigned,award-winningperformingartscenterthatseats700.Thisfacilityalsohousesadramaclassroom,twomusicclassrooms,andpracticeroomsformusic.

• Twocomputerlabs–oneisadesignproductionlabandtheotherafullMaclab(aswellasclassroomcartsofiPadsandlaptops,1-1iPadsinmiddleschool,andMacBookProinhighschool).

• Anartroomforeachdivisionoftheschool.

• Alargegymnasiumwithfitnesscenter.

• Threesciencelabs.

• Outdoorsportsfacilitiesforsoccer,basketball,andtennis.

• Alibrarywithover30,000booksfortheentireschoolthatisintheplanningstagesforremodelingintoastateoftheartmediacenter.

• Acompetition-sizedswimmingpool.

InternationalismMorethan60countriesarerepresentedintheHISstudentbody. Wevaluethis internationalcontextanditspositiveimpactonlearning,cross-culturalawarenessandthedevelopmentoflife-longglobalfriendships.Childrenfromeverypartoftheglobehavetheopportunitytosharetheir(home-country)cultureinclassroomevents,andthroughculturalpresentationsgivenbystudents,oftenwiththeirparents,inindividualclassroomsandschoolassemblies.

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2014

The IB continuum of international education for 3-19 year olds is unique because of its academic and personal rigour. We challenge students to excel in their studies and in their personal growth. We aim to inspire a quest for learning throughout life that is marked by enthusiasm and empathy.

The IB aspires to help schools develop well-rounded students with character: students who can respond to challenges with optimism and an open-mind; students confident in their own identities; students who make ethical decisions; students who join with others in celebrating our common humanity; students who are prepared to apply what they learn in real world, complex and unpredictable situations.

The IB offers high-quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision. An IB education is informed by the values described in the learner profile and:

• centres on learners – the IB’s student-centred programmes promote healthy relationships, ethical responsibility and personal challenge

• develops effective approaches to teaching and learning – IB programmes help students to develop the attitudes and skills they need for both academic and personal success

• works within global contexts – IB programmes increase understanding of languages and cultures, and explore globally significant ideas and issues

• explores significant content – IB programmes offer a curriculum that is broad and balanced, conceptual and connected.

IB learners strive to become inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective. These attributes of internationally minded people represent a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond intellectual development and academic success.

What is an IB education?

Education for a better worldwww.ibo.org

The Diploma Programme (DP): preparing students for success in higher education and life in a global societyThe DP is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The programme has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.

The IB Career-related Programme (CP): preparing students to follow their chosen pathways in life The CP incorporates the vision and educational principles of the IB into a unique programme specifically developed for students who wish to engage in career-related learning. The CP’s flexible educational framework allows schools to meet the needs, background and contexts of students. Each school creates its own distinct version of the CP.

The Primary Years Programme (PYP): preparing students to be active participants in a lifelong journey of learningThe PYP is designed for students aged 3 to 12. It focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. It is a framework guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, explored using knowledge and skills derived from six subject areas, as well as transdisciplinary skills, with a powerful emphasis on inquiry.

The Middle Years Programme (MYP): preparing students to be successful in school and to be active, lifelong learnersThe MYP is designed for students aged 11 to 16. It provides a framework of learning which encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers. The MYP emphasizes intellectual challenge, encouraging students to make connections between their studies in traditional subjects and to the real world. It fosters the development of skills for communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement, qualities that are essential for life in the 21st century.

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The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities.

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We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

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The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

As IB learners we strive to be:

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HARARE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

2017 - 2018 Tuition & Levies Fee Schedule NEW APPLICANTS

Note 1. Application & Registration Fees and the Tech Levy as below are not applied to EC 1 & EC 2. Students who progress from EC2 to Kindergarten will be required to pay the Application & Registration Fees and the Tech Levy upon admission to Kindergarten. Students in EC1 and EC2 will pay the Capital Levy and the Tuition Fees Note 2. Students who transfer from schools in Zimbabwe and meet the HIS admissions criteria will be eligible for a waiver of the Application & Registration Fees assessed for the 17-18 school year.

Application Fee (one time) Kindergarten – Grade 12 US$ 500

Registration Fee (one time) Kindergarten – Grade12 US$ 8,000

Capital Levy (annual) EC1 – Grade 12 US$ 1,000

Tech Levy (annual) Kindergarten - Grade 12 US$ 200

Application, Registration, Capital Levy & Tech Levy are non-refundable and must be paid with the first fee invoice.

TUITION FEES (all students) All families are required to complete and sign a Financial Undertaking Form including a Tuition Fee Payment Commitment indicating how they wish to pay tuition fees. Students will not be admitted without a completed, signed and returned Financial Undertaking Form. There are two options as set out below. Please read the Terms and Conditions set out overleaf before making the payment commitment. US$ per annum Annual

One Payment Annual paid Quarterly

Four Payments totaling

Early Childhood 1 Early Childhood 2

6,000 8,600

6,180 8,860

Elementary School – Kindergarten to Grade 5

19,320 19,900

Middle School - Grades 6 to 8

21,650 22,300

High School - Grades 9 to 11

26,590 27,390

High School – Grade 12 27,410 28,230

Terms

100% payable before 30 July 17 or within 30 days of invoice date

Students commencing August 17 35 % payable by 30 July 17

30 % by 31 October 17 20 % by 31 January 18

15 % by 15 April 18

For students enrolling after 9th October 2017

Single payment of 75% of annual fee only applicable if paid in full upfront

75% of annual bill above in three equal quarterly payments.

For students enrolling after 1st January 2018

Single payment of 50% of annual fee only applicable if paid in full upfront

50% of annual bill above in two equal quarterly payments

For students enrolling after 17th March 2018 Single payment of 25% of annual fee only applicable if paid in full upfront

Early Payment Discount: Students returning on an Annual payment schedule whose fees are received by the school or FIESA in full prior to 30 June 2017 may deduct an early payment discount of US$500 (Kindergarten to Grade 12) US$200 (Early Childhood 1 and 2) from the invoiced fee.

7004.5.07. Change of Tuition Policy. Tuition and fee policies are generally in effect for an entire fiscal year. However, the Board reserves the right to modify tuition policies at any time should a change in the School’s operating environment warrant such action. This includes charging an additional levy in the event that student enrolment is significantly lower than anticipated.

Capital Levy: $1,000 per student (EC1 – Grade 12) payable in advance by 30 July 2017 Tech Levy : $200 per student (K – Grade 12) payable in advance by 30 July 2017 Please turn over to read our Terms of Business

Harare International School, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe, Email: his@his.ac.zw, www.harare-international-school.com

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TERMS OF BUSINESS

Refunds: The only refund given, calculated at 40% of the annual tuition, will be for a student on an Annual payment schedule who is withdrawn before the start of the second semester (Jan to June). Once a student starts a semester, even if only for one day, then the full fees for that semester are payable in full. Refunds will be given net of any early payment discount given and administration fee. Students on a semester payment schedule leaving in December will not be liable for any further fees but if they return in January, then the fees for the full second semester are payable. Students on quarterly payment schedules will be liable for a full semester’s fees even if withdrawn early. As soon as notification is given of intended departure, the balance of any fees due for the remainder of that semester will be invoiced and must be paid before any transcripts are released. A fee of $50 will be charged to cover administration costs on refunds accordingly. Force Majeure: In the event that the school has to close for reasons of force majeure, the Director will withhold all tuition refunds until the settlement of outstanding liabilities has been completed. Money remaining after these settlements may be divided proportionally among parents, companies and organizations to be credited to their school account(s). No cash refund should be expected. Account credits would be maintained for two (2) years after the School closure at which time they will revert to the School's general fund. Payment Methods: Fees being paid from international bank accounts must be made by telegraphic transfer direct to FIESA inclusive of all bank charges. The school cannot accept any loss due to deductions by remitting or intermediary banks or for exchange differences if a payment is made in a currency other than US Dollars. This includes bank charges deducted on transfers, point of sale swipe machines (POS) and credit cards which will be passed onto the parent accordingly. Fees being paid from local FCA accounts in Zimbabwe may be paid in cash to the cashier or via RTGS transfer to the school’s local FCA accounts. Please note that there will be no discount for payment in cash. Late Payment: Invoices will be sent by e-mail or collected from the Business Office. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure they have received a copy of the invoice and to notify the Business Office immediately if there appears to have been a delay. The school cannot be held responsible for non-receipt of invoices in a timely fashion. Tuition fee payments must be receipted by the school prior to the due date for payment, clearly specified on the invoice. If the payment has been delayed for any reason, then interest will be charged for each day that the payment is delayed at the rate of 15% per annum. The interest will be calculated and invoiced at the end of the following month i.e. 30 days after the due date. If the interest levied is not paid within the month in which it was invoiced, this will also be subject to further interest in the subsequent month. Penalties for Late Payment: All fees are payable in advance. Any student whose fees have not been paid for the next quarter may be sent home. The process is as follows:

1. Penalties: Statements will be sent out at the beginning each month. If the fees due in the previous month have not been paid, parents will be advised that interest has started to accrue and will be levied at the end of that month.

2. Student Suspensions: If payment of the overdue fees and interest has not been received by the end of September, November, February or April (as applicable) the student will be sent home from school until such time as payment has been received.

3. Report Cards and Transcripts: quarterly report cards and year-end transcripts will not be issued until the Finance Department has signed off that all fees due at that time have been paid.

4. Legal Process: If outstanding tuition becomes excessive in terms of the days overdue or the amount, or there is no response to the HIS notices, the School will pursue collection of these debts through appropriate legal channels which may affect future credit worthiness ratings.

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HARARE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | 2017-2018 CALENDAR JULY 2017

S M T W Th F S 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

24 - 28 New hire arrivals begin

JANUARY 2018

S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

T18 S17

8 Teacher In – service Day 8 New Family Orientation 9 First Student Day 31Jan–4 Feb ISSEA BBall/Swim / Rugby

AUGUST 2017

S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

T16 S12

3 – 7 New Hire Orientation 9 – 11 Full Staff Orientation 14&15 National Holiday Defense Forces 15th Heroes Day 14th 16 First Student Day 11 New Family Orientation 22 ES Open House 24 MYP - DP Open House (13)

FEBRUARY 2018

S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 T18 S18

31 – 4 ISSEA BBall / Swim / Rugby 14 24-Hour Run 15 Early Release 16-19 School Holiday 21 – 25 ISSEA Band & Choir / Drama & Visual Arts

SEPTEMBER 2017

S M T W Th F S 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

T21 S21

10 – 16 E. Zimbabwe G6-11 19 & 20 E. Zimbabwe G5 23 PTO Family Fun Day 29 Tarisai Zimbabwe Day

MARCH 2018

S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

T21 S21

7 - 9 ZIMUN MYP-DP 11 – 24 Eisteddfod 13 Student Led Conf. 15&16 Parent Teacher Conf. MYP - DP 24 MTV Night 29 Early Release 30 National Holiday (Good Friday)

OCTOBER 2017

S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 T17 S17

8 – 13 School Holiday 19 & 20 Parent Teacher Conf. MYP - DP 25 – 29 ISSEA Volleyball / Track & Field

APRIL 2018

S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 T16 S16

2 National Holiday (Easter Monday) 3 – 6 School Holiday 11 – 15 ISSEA Soccer / Golf / Tennis / STEM 18 National Holiday (Independence Day) 21 Service Saturday

NOVEMBER 2017

S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 T20 S20

3 UN Day 23 – 24 School Holiday (Thanksgiving)

MAY 2018

S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

T21 S21

1 National Holiday (Workers Day) 5 May Fair 11 ES Music Concert 24 Senior Prom 25 National Holiday (Africa Day) 28 – 31 Senior Trip

DECEMBER 2017 S M T W Th F S 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 T11 S11

7 ES Music Concert 15 Half day 18 – 7 School Holiday

JUNE 2018 S M T W Th F S 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

T6 S6

1 Graduation 8 Last day of school