By Ziyah News Network
Harare — More than 30 students from Findale Secondary School in Eastview, Harare, were unable to sit for their crucial Ordinary Level exams due to alleged mishandling of registration fees by the school’s authorities. This revelation has left students and parents frustrated and searching for answers.
According to a report by ZBC Online News, students arrived at the school on Monday, prepared to take their exams, only to find that the exams were not occurring as scheduled.
Parents quickly gathered at the school, demanding explanations for the situation. Many were perplexed, having paid the required exam fees well in advance, yet receiving no communication regarding their children’s exam entry details.
One concerned parent expressed their frustration, stating that despite timely payment of the exam fees, the school had failed to provide any information about the students’ eligibility to sit for the exams. As anxiety grew among parents, they pressed the school administration for clarification.
In response to the mounting pressure, the school issued what appeared to be dubious statements of entry, which parents promptly rejected.
The situation escalated when it was revealed that these documents were invalid and that Findale Secondary School had no official connection with the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC), the body responsible for organizing the exams.
The Ministry of Education has since disclosed that Findale Secondary School is not a registered ZIMSEC examination center, raising serious concerns about the school’s operations.
Allegations have surfaced that the school’s owner, identified as Mr. Zivanai, falsely claimed that the institution was an official ZIMSEC center, collecting registration fees under this pretense.
In light of the scandal, Taungana Ndoro, the Director of Communications at the Ministry of Education, issued a statement urging parents to thoroughly verify the legitimacy of schools before enrolling their children. He emphasized the importance of confirming whether a school is properly registered with the Ministry of Education and ZIMSEC before making any financial commitments.
The incident has sparked outrage among parents and the community, highlighting the critical need for transparency and accountability in the education sector.