Indigenous Language: Shona
As our indigenous language, Shona celebrates the heritage, oral traditions and literature of Zimbabwe while strengthening pupils' communication skills.
IGCSE
Pupils study Shona language and literature, covering grammar, composition, oral literature and set texts, and are prepared for IGCSE level examinations in the subject.
A Level
Beyond IGCSE, pupils continue to deepen their appreciation of Shona novels, poetry and oral tradition, with many combining Shona with humanities subjects in the Sixth Form.
Key Topics
- Grammar and composition
- Oral literature and storytelling
- Set novels and poetry
- Proverbs and idioms
- Cultural traditions
Explore on the Cambridge International Site
Find the full syllabuses, assessment details and support materials on the official Cambridge International website:
Shona carries the stories, proverbs and wisdom of our people, and we want every pupil to read, write and speak it with pride.