ZIMSEC made a mistake with exam dates for the mid-year O-Level tests. They put English and Combined Science papers on Monday, May 26. This date happens to be a holiday because Africa Day moves from Sunday to Monday this year. The exam council had to fix its error quickly. They moved these two tests to May 23 instead.
Nicky Dlamini from ZIMSEC admitted they made an error with the dates. She said they sent notices to all schools about the change. Exam centers must tell every student registered with them about the new schedule. ZIMSEC also uses its official channels to spread this information. Many people worry if private candidates will hear about these changes in time.
The exam body did not say how many students would take these tests. Questions remain about students who study outside regular schools. These private candidates might miss important updates about the new exam dates. In Zimbabwe, public holidays that fall on weekends shift to the next work day. The exam board must reach all test takers before May 23 arrives.
Nicky Dlamini from ZIMSEC admitted they made an error with the dates. She said they sent notices to all schools about the change. Exam centers must tell every student registered with them about the new schedule. ZIMSEC also uses its official channels to spread this information. Many people worry if private candidates will hear about these changes in time.
The exam body did not say how many students would take these tests. Questions remain about students who study outside regular schools. These private candidates might miss important updates about the new exam dates. In Zimbabwe, public holidays that fall on weekends shift to the next work day. The exam board must reach all test takers before May 23 arrives.
