Vusumuzi Dube
Sunday Mail Reporter
PUBLIC schools have been ordered to display approved tuition fees, School Development Association (SDA) levies, and their local currency bank account numbers at their administration blocks.
The move, announced by Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo, is meant to stop schools from overcharging parents with unauthorised and hidden fees.
“The ministry has strict measures to prevent overcharging by schools,” said Minister Moyo. “All fees must be agreed on by parents, approved by the Permanent Secretary, and clearly displayed for everyone to see.”
Schools that ignore the directive risk disciplinary action, including misconduct charges for heads.
District-level monitoring teams have been deployed to track compliance and handle complaints from parents.
Some schools have been accused of sneaking in illegal charges and forcing parents to pay for projects without approval.
Minister Moyo also reminded schools that both paid-for extra lessons and Form One entrance examinations remain banned.
“Form One entrance exams are outlawed and private extra lessons by teachers are prohibited. Offending schools risk deregistration,” he warned.
Parents have been urged to report any illegal practices through government command centres.
The crackdown comes as the Government rolls out the Heritage-Based Curriculum, which focuses on Zimbabwean culture, practical skills, and innovation.
With final exams looming, Minister Moyo urged schools to focus on preparing learners using past papers, revision guides, and digital resources provided by the ministry.
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