Why Watershed

  • Watershed College Is designed to provide students with the necessary education, to equip them for their future roles in the development of the nation. The aim of the College is to combine the opportunities for high academic achievement, with vocational expertise.
  • Being a “farm school” situated on woodland and farm land, students will benefit from the tranquillity of their surroundings in pursuing their academic studies, as well as having the opportunity to participate in the more practical subjects.
  • The College is situated on Peddie Road, 12 kilometres from Marondera, just off the main Harare - Mutare road, approximately 61.5 kilometres from Harare.
  • Watershed College is a member of the Association of Trust Schools and a member of CHISZ.
  • We take in all students regardless of their academic abilities. Our focus is not on the “cream” or the A* student alone. We, at Watershed College, know that students walk into our classrooms with a wide range of abilities. Our goal, therefore, is to ensure that each student excels and produces results.
  • Education is a key enabler for our future generations. Through education, we ensure that our students emerge with the skills and character required for continued progress in life. We have a strong and forward-looking education system at Watershed College, guided by Christian ethos.
  • The all-round education ensures that every student benefits as much as possible, in the development of their skills.
  • At Watershed College, we seek to provide our students with an opportunity to innovate and create. We teach them critical thinking and independent learning skills. We want students to question, explore and experiment; independently and creatively. Our curriculum helps the students to explore the world around them and learn to apply knowledge. The students are offered opportunities to ask questions, look for answers, make choices, and learn to live with the consequences of their decisions. This is education at its best – equipping our students to face the future with confidence and fortitude.
  • Knowing that academic success and medals are not the end in a child’s life, Watershed College also focuses on co-curricular and character development, service learning and socio-emotional learning. Both the parents and teachers play significant roles, in providing a conducive learning environment for the holistic education of our students, in a serene environment, far from the hustle and bustle of town life.
  • Watershed College is dedicated to developing well-qualified young people of excellent character, using the principles of Christian education across all disciplines and activities.
  • Our staff compliment is highly qualified and dedicated. We ensure that students who failed entrance examinations, pass both their IGCSE and A’ Levels and go on to graduate, with qualifications in their chosen field.