Ministry of Primary and Education director of communications Taungana Ndoro says schools are prohibited from demanding payment of fees in foreign currency and further warned schools from unilaterally hiking tuition fees without applying and getting approval from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, in line with regulations introduced by the Government last year.
“Ministry structures will be on high alert to monitor the resumption of lessons, as well as to ensure that pupils are protected, especially around health issues,” he said.
“Teacher and pupil attendance is expected to remain optimal throughout the term despite calls by some hostile teachers’ unions to disrupt the reopening of schools due to complaints about conditions of service.”
The June ZIMSEC examinations are scheduled to start around mid-May 2023 and preparations are underway to ensure optimal security.
The mop-up for examination registration is scheduled to take place from May 8 to 12 and no penalties will be due for registering during this period.
