Officials caution parents about exam fee fraud

Exam chaos looms as scammers try to snatch cash meant for official registration.

Parental alert on exam fraud

• Parents must watch for fake exam fee schemes.
• Guardians warned about rogue private school operators.
• Officials say unverified schools may issue bogus entries.
• Ndoro urged checking for official ZIMSEC or Cambridge stamps.

Registration verification essentials

• Taungana Ndoro told parents to confirm school accreditation.
• Statements of entry must carry correct fonts and stamps.
• Verification can be done directly with the ZIMSEC offices.
• Students in unregistered schools should register privately at approved centres.

Approved centres and private candidates

• Private candidates are allowed at government or council schools.
• Registered private colleges accepted for official exam entry.
• Parents should visit centres in person to verify registration.
• On-site checks prevent last-minute exam issues and confusion.

Deadline adjustments

• June ZIMSEC 2026 registration closed on 27 February.
• November 2026 Advanced and Ordinary Level exams extended.
• The new deadline shifted from 27 March to 22 May.
• The government emphasized the use of official channels to avoid fraud.