MINISTERIAL STATEMENT REGARDING THE 2009 MAY/JUNE EXAMINATIONS AND TUITION FEES FOR TERM 2 IN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS
By Senator David Coltart
Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture
Harare
1st May 2009
1.0 PREAMBLE
June examinations have traditionally commenced during the 3rd week of May and continued through to about the end of June. Due to a number of logistical problems, it was not possible to start and administer the 2009 May /June examinations, as originally scheduled.
2.0Â Â THE 2009 MAY/ JUNE EXAMINATIONS
2.1     The Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture wishes to inform all its clients and stakeholders that the 2009 May/June ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level ZIMSEC Examinations will commence on 6 July 2009 and end on 27 July 2009.
2.2     Accordingly, candidates who wish to write the 2009 May/June ZIMSEC Examinations are urged to urgently register with their examination centres. ZIMSEC deadline for registration of the May/June  examinations is 12 June 2009.
2.3     All concerned should note that the fees for the2009 May/June  Examinations have been pegged at USD10-00 per subject for both O†and A levels.
3.0 2008 NOVEMBER EXAMINATION RESULTS
3.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Meanwhile, it is projected that the results for the A level 2008 November
Examinations will be released on 22 May 2009, while the projected date for the
release of the results of the ‘O’ Level 2008 November examinations is 5 June
2009 and the Grade 7 results are projected to be released on 26 June 2009.
4.0 SECOND TERM REVISED TUITION FEES IN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS
Whilst an interim statement has already been made regarding fees in Government schools, it should be noted that Cabinet has agreed that school Fees for the 2009 Second Term are as follows:
| CATEGORY OF SCHOOLS | PARENTAL CONTRIBUTION |
| P1 Primary schools (Schools in low density urban areas) | $10.00 |
| Extra-Territorial Pupils | $300.00 |
| P2 Primary Schools (Schools in high density urban areas) Zimbabwe Pupils: | $5.00 |
| Extra-Territorial Pupils | $300.00 |
| P3 Primary Schools (Schools in rural areas) Zimbabwe Pupils | $00.00 |
Extra Territorial Pupils |
$300.00 |
| S1 Secondary Schools (Schools in low density urban areas) Zimbabwe Students | $20.00 |
| Extra Territorial | $600.00 |
| S2 Secondary schools (Schools in high density urban areas) Zimbabwe Students | $10.00 |
| Extra Territorial Students | $400.00 |
| S3 Secondary Schools (Schools in rural areas) Zimbabwe Students | $5.00 |
| Extra Territorial Students | $200.00 |
5.0 EXPLANATORY NOTES REGARDING FEES
5.1Â Â Â Â Â It is emphasised that this statement only deals with Examination fees to be charged
by ZIMSEC for the 2009 May /June Examinations and the fees to be
charged by Government Schools for the second term only.
5.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â There will be no other fees charged in Government Schools save for levies raised by SDCs to help run schools.
5.3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The third term fees and the 2009 November Examination fees will be announced in due course.
5.4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â As indicated in an earlier statement, funds derived from levies should be spent by
School Heads in consultation with SDCs in accordance with the following guidelines.
| Repairs/ Maintenance | Minimum | 10% |
| Sports/Culture | Minimum | 10% |
| Administration | Minimum | 10% |
| Educational materials | Minimum | 15% |
| Teachers incentives | Maximum | 10% |
| Support staff | Maximum | 10% |
6.0 MINISTRY STANDING POLICY
6.1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â It has to be reiterated that, in terms of Government policy, no child should be – excluded from school for non-payment of fees and levies.
6.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â In addition, no school is allowed to charge unapproved school fees and / or levies.
7.0Â Â Â CONCLUSION
7.1 Whilst there has been a delay in commencing the mid-year ZIMSEC Examinations
every effort will be taken to ensure that they are run professionally.
Senator David Coltart
MINISTER OF EDUCATION, SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE