Academic Excellence & Pathways
Equipping every learner with the academic foundation, digital literacy, and disciplined character necessary to compete at the highest levels — locally and internationally.
ZIMSEC Curriculum with Globally Minded Outcomes
Cliffs International College follows the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) curriculum, the nationally recognized framework governing secondary education across Zimbabwe. This competency-based curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, practical scientific discovery, and applied knowledge.
Continuous Assessment Records (CARs) are diligently maintained throughout the academic year, ensuring consistent progress monitoring and preparation for national examinations.
100% A-Level Pass Rate (2024 & 2025)
Our Advanced Level students achieved a perfect 100% pass rate for two consecutive years, with O-Level pass rates climbing from 67% to 79%.
Ordinary Level (O-Level)
Students build a broad base of knowledge across sciences, humanities, business, and languages before specializing. In Form 4, learners sit for ZIMSEC O-Level examinations.
- • Broad and balanced subject offerings
- • Optimal 1:25 student-to-teacher ratio
- • Practical laboratory and computer application skills
Advanced Level (A-Level)
Rigorous specialization in chosen subject combinations tailored for university entrance and career readiness in medicine, engineering, law, commerce, and technology.
- • Focused faculty tracks: Sciences, Commercials, Arts
- • In-depth seminar-style teaching and research preparation
- • 100% A-Level pass rate recorded consecutively
Faculties & Subject Offerings
Comprehensive subject coverage taught by experienced, specialized secondary educators.
Faculty of Sciences
Prepares students for medicine, engineering, applied sciences, and technical innovation.
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Combined Science
Faculty of Commerce
Fosters financial literacy, corporate strategy, and entrepreneurship.
• Principles of Accounting
• Business Studies
• Economics
• Commerce
Faculty of Languages
Building articulate, culturally grounded graduates with strong literacy and eloquence.
• English Language
• Literature in English
• Shona Language
• Public Speaking & Debate
Faculty of Humanities
Cultivating critical analysis, historical insight, and ethical social awareness.
• History
• Geography
• Sociology
• Heritage Studies
Official Academic Calendar
Following the Government of Zimbabwe three-term calendar:
- • Term 1: January – April
- • Term 2: May – August
- • Term 3: September – November / December
Join Our Academic Programs
Open admissions for Form 1 through Form 6.