For a variety of reasons, mainly economic, a good number of former students of the Trust Schools

have relocated regionally (or even further afield) for employment.

 The desire for a St John’s Education for their children however, remains very strong.

Many families identify with the values-based education offered and, indeed, recognise and value the Christian Foundation of the schools.

With this in mind, it has become imperative to build a small, boutique-like, comfortable, and modern facility that would accommodate a limited number of students on a weekly basis. A number of young staff will also benefit from accommodation in return for the pastoral and academic mentoring of the boarding students.

Hickman House, named after the founder of the Preparatory School, has now been built and opened in January 2025, with around 16 students and 3 staff members – Mr Matthew Garvin and wife, Amy (House-Parents), and Mr Aidan Collocott (House-Tutor).

We are currently fully booked for 2025 and 2026. Limited availability remains for 2027. For further details please don’t hesitate to contact us.

A limited number of student residents does not make the College a boarding school; but it will offer an important option to families who are not based in Harare.

This small facility is intended to secure the College’s long-term sustainability, and attract good boys and good families who would otherwise be lost to other institutions.