Guides for parents
Plain advice for the big school decisions, from ECD to Form 1, with links to every school we list and what other parents say about them.
- Choosing a secondary school for Form 1 in 2027What to compare, questions to ask, boarding or day, fees, and every secondary school by province.Last checked 12 October 2026
- Grade 7 results are out: what to do nextHow to check results, how Form 1 boarding places work through EMAP, and how to find a day school near you.Last checked 13 October 2026
- ZIMSEC or Cambridge? What the 2027 change means for your childFrom 2027 every school must enter learners for ZIMSEC exams. What that means for Cambridge schools, and what to ask.Last checked 13 October 2026
- How to choose a boarding school in ZimbabweQuestions to ask, what to look for on a visit, how places are allocated, and boarding schools by province.Last checked 13 October 2026
- ECD and Grade 1 enrolment: a guide for parentsWhich class at which age, when to apply, what to bring, and how to choose a primary school or preschool.Last checked 13 October 2026