The Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has announced the fees for the 2023 Grade Seven examination. In this article, we will cover the key details about the fees, who will pay what and how the payments can be made.

Examination Fees

According to ZIMSEC, the examination fees for 2023 are set at US$65 for all subjects. The fees can be paid in either foreign or local currency, based on the prevailing interbank rate on March 3, 2023.

Who Will Pay What?

The government will contribute US$36 towards the fees for candidates in public schools. Parents and guardians of these candidates will be responsible for paying the remaining US$29.

For candidates in private schools and colleges, they will have to pay the full cost of US$65 as the examination fees for the year.

Payment Options

Parents and guardians have the option of paying the full amount of US$29 between March 3 and March 10, 2023. Alternatively, they can pay US$10 per term. ZIMSEC has indicated that the term figure will be US$10.

Conclusion

The Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has maintained the examination fees for the 2023 Grade Seven examination. The fees will be US$65 for all subjects, with the government contributing US$36 for candidates in public schools. Parents and guardians of these candidates will pay US$29, while candidates from private schools and colleges will have to pay the full cost of US$65. Parents and guardians have the option of paying the fees in one lump sum of US$29 or in instalments of US$10 per term.