Monthly Archives: June 2025

Selecting the right early education in Bulawayo requires moving beyond glossy brochures to assess foundational elements that truly impact learning. Having guided hundreds of families through this decision, we’ve identified five critical factors: Literacy Methodology: Insist on evidence-based phonics like THRASS rather than rote memorization. Ask to observe a lesson – can children explain spelling […]

For children growing up in Bulawayo’s suburbs – where supermarkets eclipse fields and concrete dominates landscapes – our farm visits provide irreplaceable learning experiences that no textbook can replicate. Partnering with Hope Farm in Matobo, we’ve designed excursions that deliver profound developmental benefits. Cognitive growth springs from hands-on activities: calculating seed spacing (math), journaling plant […]

eading anxiety affects nearly 40% of Zimbabwean early learners (ZimEd Trust, 2024), often manifesting as reluctance, tears, or behavioral issues during reading time. At Mysiss International Schools, we’ve developed targeted 1:1 coaching strategies that transform these struggles into success stories. Our approach begins with careful diagnosis. UK-trained teachers assess whether difficulties stem from phonemic awareness […]

Education at Mysiss International Schools rests on a simple but profound belief: children learn best when their cognitive, emotional, and physical development are nurtured equally. This holistic philosophy, refined through our directors’ 20+ years of UK teaching experience, sets us apart in Bulawayo’s educational landscape. Our academic approach combines rigorous phonics instruction (THRASS) with hands-on, […]

The transformation we’ve witnessed since implementing outdoor classrooms at our Malindela campus confirms what educational researchers have long argued: nature is one of the most powerful learning environments for young children. At Mysiss International Schools, our outdoor education program goes far beyond occasional playtime – it’s a carefully structured extension of our curriculum that delivers […]

At Mysiss International Schools, we’ve adopted THRASS Phonics as our cornerstone literacy program because it fundamentally transforms how children learn to read and write. Unlike traditional Zimbabwean literacy methods that rely heavily on rote memorization and repetitive drills, THRASS (Teaching Handwriting, Reading and Spelling Skills) takes a scientific approach to language acquisition. The program breaks […]