By Chisomo Phiri
The Ministry of Education has issued a stern warning to private schools that are operating outside the approved academic calendar.
In a circular signed by Secretary for Education Associate Mangani Chilala Katundu, the ministry has reminded schools that the first term of the 2024/2025 academic year commences on September 16, 2024, and any school opening earlier than that risks having their license revoked.
The circular reads:”We have noted that some private schools have already opened for the first term of the 2024/2025 academic year. We would like to remind these institutions and all stakeholders that the first term starts on September 16 and ends on December 20, 2024.”
Meanwhile,Ministry of Education Spokesperson Mphatso Nkuonera says,the ministry will conduct inspections and ground truthing exercises to ensure compliance.
“The Ministry is guided by the laws, and as policy holders, we will ensure total compliance with the policies governing the education sector in the country,” Nkuonera said.
