Antony Chawagarira
Parents and guardians have been urged to remain vigilant against examination fee fraudsters as registration for the 2026 national examinations nears its final stages.
The warning comes amid growing concerns that some newly established private schools are allegedly misusing examination registration funds, leaving unsuspecting students with fake statements of entry and no official registration.
Speaking to NEW ZIANA , the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education spokesperson Taungana Ndoro advised parents to confirm that the schools enrolling their children are properly registered as examination centres under the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) or accredited under the Cambridge Assessment International Education system.
Ndoro said parents should take immediate steps to verify their children’s registration status, especially following the closure of registration for the June 2026 ZIMSEC examinations on 27 February.“This is the time to verify. Parents and guardians must ensure they receive statements of entry bearing official ZIMSEC stamps and correct fonts. They are also free to confirm the authenticity of these documents directly with ZIMSEC,” he said.
Authorities also stressed that students learning at unregistered institutions must register as private candidates at approved centres. These include Government schools, local authority schools and properly licensed private colleges recognised by ZIMSEC.Parents and guardians were further encouraged to physically visit examination centres to confirm that their children have been successfully registered, in order to avoid last-minute complications that could affect candidates’ ability to sit for examinations.
Meanwhile, the Government recently extended the registration deadline for the November 2026 ZIMSEC Advanced and Ordinary Level examinations from 27 March to 22 May to allow more candidates to complete the process.
