Academics

Fostering academic excellence, innovation, and holistic development to prepare students for local and global success.

Curriculum Overview

A Foundation for Lifelong Success

Ndarama High School is widely recognized for consistently achieving outstanding results in the ZIMSEC national examinations. Our curriculum is aligned with national goals and is carefully integrated with practical skills, modern digital literacy, and scientific exploration.

We operate structured pathways from Form 1 through Form 6, ensuring each learner obtains personalized development and mentorship to transition to universities or professional vocations.

Students Studying

Academic Pathways

Our curriculum is categorized into four main pathways, allowing students to focus on their respective career ambitions and interests.

Sciences & IT

Fostering analytical thinking, exploration, and practical laboratory experience.

Key Subjects Offered

Combined ScienceBiologyChemistryPhysicsComputer ScienceAgriculture

Commercials

Equipping students with financial literacy, economic principles, and business development skills.

Key Subjects Offered

Principles of AccountsBusiness Studies / EnterpriseEconomicsHeritage Studies

Arts & Humanities

Developing critical reasoning, cultural appreciation, and expression through literature and history.

Key Subjects Offered

English Language & LiteratureShona LanguageHistoryGeographyFamily & Religious Studies (FRS)

Practical & Technical

Fostering practical expertise, hand-eye coordination, and vocational training.

Key Subjects Offered

Technical GraphicsFashion and Fabrics / Textile TechnologyWood & Metal TechnologyFood Technology

Levels of Study

We provide structured progressions supporting students at each milestone of secondary school.

Ordinary Level (Forms 1 - 4)

During the first two years (Forms 1 and 2), students follow a general junior curriculum to identify their strengths. In Forms 3 and 4, they specialize in specific pathways leading to the ZIMSEC Ordinary Level examinations. Compulsory subjects include Mathematics, English Language, Combined Science, Heritage Studies, and Shona.

Advanced Level (Forms 5 - 6)

Our senior division offers intense, pre-university preparation. Students select a targeted combination of three major subjects (with Communication Skills) in either the Sciences, Commercials, or Arts pathways, guiding them to ZIMSEC Advanced Level national credentials.

Why Academic Excellence Thrives Here

Practical Laboratories

Modern science labs configured for chemistry, physics, and biology practical works, facilitating deep practical inquiry and outstanding exam success.

Modern IT Suites

Dedicated computer laboratories equipping students with critical typing, software knowledge, and modern computer science coding skills.

Well-Stocked Library

Quiet reading environments packed with syllabus textbooks, national past papers, novels, and resource guides for research-intensive study.