Early in 1954 one hundred acres of Arundel Farm became the site of Arundel School. The land was sold to a newly formed Board of Trustees by Mr and Mrs Simpson for a pittance, and the dream of Arundel School was born. The school was to cater for girls, both boarders and day scholars, be inter-denominational and draw its pupils from all corners of the then Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, the countries now known as Zimbabwe,Zambia and Malawi.
Students are enrolled for a 6 year programme following the dynamic Cambridge International Assessment Examinations (CIAE) Programme. IGCSE examinations are written at the end of Form IV, with AS and A level examinations being written at the end of Lower VI and Upper VI respectively. Computer proficiency is encouraged with girls obtaining their ICDL before leaving the school in Upper VI. Subjects on offer change periodically to ensure that the students are academically equipped to pursue careers of their choice.