Overland High School

Education is the best Inheritance

Overland High School

Education is the best Inheritance

FAQ

Below are some of the answers to questions we hear most when parents and students are making their decisions. Still have questions? Please give us a call.

Where is Overland High School located?

is situated within Marumbo community in Kisarawe District in the Coast Region. Overland High School occupies 50 Acres of Land and Oversees a plateau of green forest and Marumbo Village Township.

Is an interview required?

Yes,an interview is required for o-level by way of conducting qualifying test in basic Mathematics, English and General Knowledge for those who completed standard 7.

What type of students is OHS accepting?

Students with good grades, behavior. We do not tolerate student who don’t follow school policy.

What is QT, CSEE and ACSEE stands for?

Qualifying Test for those who did not follow the “O”-level syllabus but would like to be issued with a form 4 certificate, CSEE-Certificate of Secondary Education Examination , ACSEE-Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination.

How do we arrange a visit to campus?

Qualifying Test for those who did not follow the “O”-level syllabus but would like to be issued with a form 4 certificate, CSEE-Certificate of Secondary Education Examination , ACSEE-Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination.

What admission tests are required and what are the average scores?

The entry qualification in the entrance examination is an average of 50%( “C” grade) with at least 40% pass in mathematics. In advanced three credits are considered in the required combination.

What do people do on the weekends?

There are still classes on Saturday until lunch time and then sports, TV either games or films, and clean up.

Is there a dress code?

Yes, check the joining forms.

How is our performance?

We always strive for excellence in our school academics performance. School been performing well since the new administration.

What is the state of our sleeping environment?

Our sleeping environment is excellent, metallic beds in both dormitories for boys and girls, self contained with bathrooms and toilets, within each dorm there is a patron and matron respectively.

How is the feeding of students?

Breakfast , Lunch , and Dinner is provided daily. It consists of posho, makande, rice , pilau, greens and fruits. Tea and Maandazi every morning on Saturdays and Sundays take cassava on tea.

School fees and terms of payments?

School fees is 1.8m Tsh for both levels. Payable in full or four installments. Other joining expenses cost 315000 Tsh.

What co-curricular activities are at school?

Clubs, Sports, TV.

Are there Academic study tours?

How is the teaching staff and effort at school?

We are always hiring the best and also keep track of their performance.

How is the school security?

We have two security guards for night and day .in Addition all teachers sleep at school houses, matron and patron in dorms.

What subjects and combinations are taught at school?

We taught all subjects. Click here for all subjects.

How to get to school?

Check our contact page on how to get to school.

What is the source of power?

There are three sources of power, HEP, stand by generator, and solar system.

What kind of Medical service at school?

First aid types of all kinds, we have qualified nurses on campus.

How is the school environment?

Very conducive for learning far from settlements and noises.

How do you help slow learners?

The school designs special teaching programs to help especially the weak students to copy and understand the topics in the syllabus. These periods are normally allocated before starting regular teaching time or after class hours. Focusing on reading, writing, understanding, and listening.

What is the status of school?

Its an interdenominational allowing all religious, purely mixed boarding school

Does the school have a library?

Have a very good library with the materials a student will need.

Does the school have a laboratory?

Fully equipped laboratories.

Is the school well fenced?

Yes.

Does the school have a source of water supply?

We have three sources of water supplies.

What kind of sports playground do you have?

Soccer, Netball, and Basketball are under construction and will be available by end of the year 2021, and working on more sports fields to be constructed in the enar future.