Government Enforces ZIMSEC Exam Monopoly by 2027

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has issued a directive requiring all schools to adopt the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) curriculum by 2027. This policy effectively ends the parallel examination system, forcing current Form 3 and Lower 6 students enrolled in Cambridge programs to transition to local assessments. The decision has triggered widespread backlash from educators and parents who argue that education should not be a state-mandated monopoly. Critics contend the top-down approach ignores public feedback and risks undermining academic standards. The government frames the move as a necessary step toward a unified national system.