Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education approves 10-day holiday lessons during the August break for examination classes, according to reports from Zimbabwe Independent and New Zimbabwe. The approval is communicated through a circular sent to schools. The lessons are set for specific learner groups, including Grade 7, Form Four, and Upper Six, which correspond to examination preparation stages.
In addition to granting permission for the holiday teaching, the ministry warns schools against charging excessive fees. The circular imposes strict limits on fees intended to protect parents and guardians from overcharging by schools. The reported measures indicate that schools must follow the fee guidance while organizing the additional 10-day instruction for candidates.
Both outlets describe the policy as a government response to the need for extra study time around the August holidays while ensuring that families are not subjected to unregulated or inflated costs. The reports do not describe the exact fee amounts or enforcement mechanisms.
