INNOVATE INSTITUTE is a Seventh day Adventist owned school. It is located in Harare at Plot 1 Glenforest Estates, Glenforest, Borrowdale. The institute offers day and boarding school facilities to learners from primary level up to high school level. It was established in 2021 in an endeavour to promote quality education in the community. The institute is inspired by education 5.0 which equips learners with innovative skills to sustain them for life. They produce students who are practically skilled which fulfills their vision of educating the head, heart and hands. The school does not only aim for students to succeed academically but also promotes students to thrive socially and contribute to a meaningful society.
Carriculum at INNOVATE INSTITUTE
Innovate Institute follows the Cambridge syllabus which is universally recognized for its excellence in education. The carriculum prepares stdudents for life by fostering informed curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. The carriculum also aims at preparing students for success in both Ordinary Level and Advanced Level exams. At O’level students can choose from 18 subjects which includes Computer science, ICT Accounting Geography, History, Agriculture,Geography, Shona Language & Literature, Combined science, Physics Biology, Chemistry,Mathematics among others. For A’ level the school offers 16 subjects such as Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Statistics, F.R.S and Sociology.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The school has proven track record of academic excellence, with a pass rate of 93.7% at A’level and for O’level its 89.9%. This is a testament to the school’s dedication to providing quality education. The school is committed to ensuring that each student reaches their full potential which focus on well rounded individuals who are prepared for success in their future endeavors. Adittionally, The school mantains a favourable teacher-student ratio, with a maximum of 30 students per teacher. This allows for individualized attention and personalized instruction for each student, ensuring that their needs and abilities are addressed in a supportive learning environment. The school’s teachers are highly qualifies and experienced, with a passion for eduaction and commitment to helping each student to reach their full potential.
Innovate Institution Fees
 Innovate Institute offers a breakdown of fees for day and boarding scholars, and for cambridge and ZIMSEC carriculum to ensure transparency for parents. Below are the details for High school students in 2025.
 Stationery and Requirements at Innovate Institution
Students at Innovate Institution are required to bring some specific stationery items to ensure that they are well prepared for their academic activities. This includes:
• Textbook Fee US$20
• Laboratory fee US$120/Y
• Laptop or Tablet
• Full mathemetical set
• Bible is a must for Church Service
• Strictly Black Satchells
• 10 x 2 Quire hardcover books
• 20x 72 exercise books
• Scientific Calculator
• 1 Rim bond paper
Parents are encouraged to provide these items as they help their children’s education.
UNIFORMS AT INNOVATE INSTITUTION
The school provides comprehensive uniform requirments which includes specific items for boys and girls.
Boys uniforms
• Grey shorts $10
• White short sleeved shirt $10
• Grey-gold jersey $20
• Scrub sets $25
• Sports set $20
•School hat $10
• School cap $6
• Blazer $75
• Tracksuit(3 pieces)$ 60
• Necktie $10
• Boarding T-shirts $50
• Bed cover $20
• Mattress $30
• Worksuit $20
• School satchel $60
• Half jersey $20
• Church uniform$ 20
• Beanie hat $20
• Scarf $10
• Golf T-shirt $15 Girls Uniforms
• Skirt $15
• White short sleeved shirt $10
• Grey-gold jersey 20 Scrub sets $25
• Sports set $20
• School hat $10
• School cap $6
• Blazer $75
• Tracksuit(3 pieces) $60
• Necktie $10
• Boarding T-shirts $50
• Bed cover $20
• Mattress $30
• Worksuit $20
• School satchel $60
• Church uniform 20
• Half jersey 20 •
Beanie hat $20
• Scarf $10
• Golf T-shirt $15
The following items are not provided by the institution and must be purchases seperately for learners this includes for both girls and boys.
• Grey socks
• Black/white tennis shoes
• Sports socks(grey/white)
• Black school shoes
Clubs and Sports
Innovate Institution offers different types of clubs such as public speaking, Marimba band and music, environmental club, pool, interact among others. These clubs enable students to develop public speaking skills and develop social skills. In addition, the school offers an array of sports such as soccer,,tennis, vollyball, gymnastics, karate and athletics.
Moreover, The school also offers horticulture projects that provide hands on learning opportunities for students. This allows students to develop practical skills, teamwork, and a connection to the environments. The school believes that these activities complemnt academic learning, providing a well rounded education that preapres students for success in all aspects of life.
The schools extracarricular activities offer valuable experiences to learners beyond what is taught in the classroom. This ensures that students develop physically, mentally and socially.
Short Courses
At Innovate Institution Innovate institution offers driving school course that equip students with skills and knowledge needed for safe and responsible driving. This course provides students with an opportunity to learn about practical driving lessons with theoretical knowledge, so that they can become skilled, conscientious drivers.
Moreover, the school also provides an opportunity for students to learn about Graphic designing. This course enables students to become creative and to develop visual communication skills.
These courses not only enhance students practical skills but also leads to high quality professional carrears.
Innovate Institute Tuck Policy
The institute acknowledges the importance of ensuring students have additional options as a suplement their meals. This helps in complementing the school’s diet and ensure that students have access to their favourite snacks for added comfort during their stay. The students are urged to bring the following types of tuck for safety and hygiene reasons:
• JUICE & MILK & SUGAR & PEANUT BUTTER
• MAHEU
• ZAPNACKS
• MAPUTI
• BISCUITS
• INSTANT NOODLES
• CEREAL(CEREVITA, INSTANT PORRIDGE, CERELAC) Other Boarder Checklist
• 2/3 BLANKETS
• 1 PAIR OF SHEETS(GREY/ROYAL BLUE)
• PYJAMAS(GREY/ROYAL BLUE)
• SLOPES(BLUE/BLACK)
• PAIR OF SNEAKERS/TENNIS SHOES(PLAIN BLACK)
• 1 PLAIN DARK ROYAL BLUE JEAN TROUSERS(NOT FADED/TORN/STYLED) SMALL BUCKET(BLUE/BLACK)
• BATHING & DRYING TOWELS(BLUE/BLACK)
• PLAIN ROYAL BLUE FLEECE TRACKSUIT(CAN BE HOME MADE)
• 6 HANGERS & 20 PEGS
• A PILLOW
• HAIR BRUSH, HAIR SPRAY & COMB
• TRUNK/SUITCASE
• TOILET PAPER & SANITARY PADS
• SHAVING STICK
• BATHING SOAP & WASHING POWDER & FABRIC SOFTENER
• TOOTHPASTE & TOOTHBRUSH
• SHOE BRUSH & SHOE POLISH
• ROLL ON & BODY SPRAY
Diet/ Kitchen menu at Innovate Institution
Innovate Institution offers a wide range of nutritional meals. These meals helps for the overral development of learners and provides necessery nutritional values that sustaines learners and make sure that they thrive in their studies. Below is an outline of the meals provided:
• Morning: Everyday the school offers different varieties of Poridge which offers nutritional value to start the day.
• Breakfast: Learners enjoy bread daily complemented by baked beans, eggs, butter, peanut butter, jam on Saturdays learners are also treated to burgers are also added to the meal for that extra special weekend feeling.
• Lunch: Sadza is served with beef, chicken, beans, greens and vagetables. Spaghetti is served with beef and vagetables once a week. While rice is served twice a week with sausage, or mince and vagetables.
• Supper: Sadza is served with chicken and vagetables or offals, butternut and fruits twice a week. Macaroni is served with mince & mixed vegetables on Fridays. On Saturdays students are served Grilled meat, salads & juice.
This meal plan reflects the institution’s dedication in providing learners with the balanced diet that gives students energy needed for their academic and extracurricular activities.
Hairstyles
Innovate Institution allows girl students to have their hair plaited. Below are the girls permitted hairstyles:
• BLACK BRAIDS(TWIST, FISHTAIL 30cm LONG) • CARROT(WITHOUT SHADE) • CARPET(WITHOUT SHADE) • BLACK SCRUCHES ONLY Boys • SMART & DECENT SHAVE($5/term)
Prohibitted Hairstyles • MABHANZI & WEAVES • Tint
The above policy mantaines neatness.
Weekday Schedule
At Innovate Institution, the day begins with morning study sessions which starts from 06:00-07:30 AM. This time allows students to focus on their studies and prepare for the lessons ahead. Morning Devotuion followsand begins at 07:30 am- 08:30am. This provides students with an opportunity for spiritual growth and fellowship. Classes begins at 8:15 AM and end at 14:15 PM. After leisure time, the students go for ther second study from 15:30-17:00 PM. As soon as they finish their laundry and supper their third study then begins at 18:30-20:30 PM.
Weekend Routine
Students have a study schedule with their first study at 14:00-18:00PM and from 19:00-20:30 PM. These sessions help them to stay ahead on their academic work. Spiritual Life The school places importance on spiritual well being and personal development, with mandatory chur services for all students. Saturday from 10:00-13:00.                                          This provides an opportunity for students to connect with their faith and reflect on their personal values. The institution believe that strong spiritual foundation is esssential for students to thrive both academically and spiritually.
Boarding Facilities
The school offers comfortable and well equiped boarding facilities, with bunk beds foe eight students in each room. Senious and junious are housed seperately. The school provides reliable power through ZESA and solar power, ensuring that students have access to electricity at all times. Free WiFi is available for students to use with their laptops and tablets , without a SIM card. Water Supply Innovate Institution has its own borehole, ensuring a reliable and safe water supply for all students. The institution takes pride in providing clean and healthy living conditions for its students, which includes regular mantainance for the water system to prevent any contamination. It is committed to ensuring that all its students are well hydrated and able to focus on their studies. Innovate Institution Contact Details Phone+263 772 446 818, +263 715 899 231 Email: innovateinstitute8@gmail.com
