Ars, Scientia et Ministerium

Welcome to Bondolfi Teachers' College

Knowledge, skills and service, shaping teachers since 1963.

Catholic Diocese of Masvingo

The only Catholic Teachers' College in the country

General Course, Early Childhood Development and STEM programmes.

Education 5.0

Moving the nation forward

Towards an innovation-led and knowledge-driven economy.

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1963Founded

About Bondolfi

A legacy of teacher education since 1963

Nestled within the Catholic Diocese of Masvingo, Bondolfi Teachers’ College is the only Catholic teachers’ college in Zimbabwe. Guided by our motto, Ars, Scientia et Ministerium (knowledge, skills and service), we prepare compassionate, capable teachers for early childhood, primary and secondary classrooms.

500+Students per intake
60+Lecturers
3Programmes
2Intakes a year

Programmes

Three pathways into teaching

Each programme is a three-year Diploma in Education, studied in modules that you complete by the end of every semester.

How every programme is structured

1

Year 1 · On campus

Two semesters of residential study. Students complete their modules by the end of each semester.

2

Year 2 · Work Integrated Learning

A full year teaching in schools, guided by school mentors and college lecturers.

3

Year 3 · Back on campus

Two final semesters of modules that build on the classroom experience.

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What’s happening at Bondolfi

Why Bondolfi

Why choose Bondolfi Teachers’ College?

Academic excellence

High academic standards since 1963, with graduates who make their mark across the education sector.

Experienced lecturers

75% of our lecturing staff hold at least a master’s degree, and some hold doctorates.

Well-equipped campus

Classrooms, a library, laboratories and recreational spaces that support your studies.

Catholic ethos

Faith, spirituality and moral values shape teachers who model love, compassion and service.

Convenient location

An accessible campus that gives students a comfortable environment to study.

Inclusive community

A welcoming community built on mutual respect, cultural exchange and lifelong friendships.

Campus life

More than the classroom

Life at Bondolfi is about growing the whole person, in faith, creativity and community.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our admissions team is happy to help.

We have two intakes every year: February and August.

All three programmes (General Course, ECD and STEM) take three years. Students spend the first year (two semesters) on campus, the second year on Work Integrated Learning in schools, and the final year (two semesters) back on campus. Learning is organised into modules, and students complete their modules by the end of each semester.

For the General Course and ECD, fees are US$575 per semester.

No. Fees are the same for resident and non-resident students, because everyone eats in the college dining hall.

Yes, we offer bridging classes.

Send certified copies of your qualifications, your identification documents, an application letter and proof of payment of the processing fee to bondolfiteacherscollege@gmail.com, or send your application on WhatsApp to 0782 780 600.

Go to the portal’s Create account page, enter your student number and surname, then fill in your account, personal, contact and next-of-kin details. Our Student Portal Guide walks you through every step.

On the portal sign-in page, click Forgot password?, then enter your student number and date of birth. If they match, you can set a new password straight away. See the step-by-step guide.

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