Zimbabwe introduces minority languages exams

GPE media coverage - February 17, 2017 | Source: Zimbabwe Situation

6th grade student Innocent, 13, reads a book in the library at school, Zimbabwe. Credit: GPE/ Carine Durand

Later this year, the Zimbabwe school examinations council is expected to introduce examinations in minority languages, as part of the provisions of the new curriculum that the ministry of primary and secondary education is spearheading. The curriculum review was financed by GPE and other partners.

Read the full article in the Zimbabwe Situation

Focus areas: Mother tongue

Regions and countries: Sub-Saharan Africa: Zimbabwe

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