Admissions Open for January 2027
Four Steps to a Place at Southgate
Our admissions team is available throughout the process to answer questions, arrange campus visits where possible, and support families relocating from further afield. Joining Southgate Preparatory School follows a simple, guided process ahead of our January 2027 opening:
Apply
Complete and submit the formal application form, along with required documents.
Assess
Attend an age appropriate assessment and family interview.
Offer
Receive your offer of a place at Southgate Preparatory School.
Enrol
Confirm enrolment and complete registration ahead of the January 2027 opening.
Assessed for Readiness,
Not just Results
Applicants are assessed through age appropriate academic evaluation and a family interview, alongside a review of previous school reports where applicable. We welcome enquiries from families located regionally or internationally.
For early years applicants, our assessment focuses on readiness and social development rather than formal academic testing.
For junior and senior prep applicants, assessments evaluate literacy, numeracy and general readiness for the relevant year group, alongside a family interview to ensure Southgate is the right fit for every child.
Fees & Payment Plans
Separate fee structures apply for day and boarding students, with flexible termly and annual payment options. A comprehensive breakdown covering tuition, boarding, meals and co-curricular activities is shared directly with every applying family.
Scholarships & Bursaries
A limited number of merit based scholarships and needs based bursaries are available each year. Applications are considered as part of the standard admissions process - families are encouraged to indicate interest at the point of application.
A Clear Rhythm
to the School Year
Southgate follows a three term academic year, with our first term commencing in January 2027. Each term combines focused academic study with assessments, sporting fixtures, cultural performances and agricultural milestones such as planting and harvest.
Jan - Apr
Opening intake, planting season
May - Aug
Interschool fixtures
Sep - Dec
Assessments, harvest, prize giving
A Home Away
From Home
We welcome families from across the region and abroad. Our premium weekly boarding houses accommodate a maximum of three children per room, closely supervised by dedicated house parents, with students returning home each weekend.
Our team offers guidance on documentation, orientation support ahead of the first term, and a dedicated point of contact throughout the admissions journey.
The school year begins in January 2027.
We follows the Cambridge and Zimsec curriculum, providing a well-rounded education that supports academic excellence and the development of essential skills.
Yes boarding places are offered for students
Average of 20 students per class for more teacher-student centric approach
Yes day students can transition to boarding, with our team leading through the right procedure.
The child’s birth certificate, passport, previous school reports and any relevant immigration or residency documents.