Examinations Council of Zambia

Happy Labour Day

Notice | ECZ Service Centres to Operate Over Weekend

All ECZ Service Centres will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, 2nd and 3rd May 2026, respectively from 08:00 hours to 16:00 hours.

By Management
Examinations Council of Zambia

Notice | Confirmation of Foreign Qualifications and Issuance of Confirmation Letters for Election Purposes

Candidates are required to select an option applicable to them from 1 to 4. Only one option shall apply to each candidate.

Option 1: Candidates with Foreign Qualifications but NOT YET Equated

a. Candidates should use the Self-Service Portal (SSP) to apply for the equating of their results at a fee of One Thousand Two Hundred Kwacha (K1200).
b. Once the results have been equated, they may proceed to the nearest ECZ Service Centre and present the following documents:
o Original of Equated Results;
o Original Foreign Qualification Certificate; and
o Green National Registration Card (NRC).
c. The results will be confirmed. If equivalent to Grade 12 certificate, a confirmation letter will be generated at a fee of Thirty Kwacha (K30).

Option 2: Candidates WITH Original Equated Foreign Qualifications

a. Candidates should proceed to the nearest ECZ Service Centre and submit the following documents:

o Original of Equated Results;
o Original Foreign Qualification Certificate; and
o Green National Registration Card (NRC).
b. The results will be confirmed at a fee of One Hundred Kwacha (K100).
c. If equivalent to Grade 12 certificate, a confirmation letter will be generated at a fee of Thirty Kwacha (K30).

Option 3: Candidates WITHOUT Original Equated Foreign Qualifications

a. Candidates should proceed to the nearest ECZ Service Centre to apply for a replacement of the equated foreign results at a fee of One Thousand Two Hundred Kwacha (K1200).
b. Once the replacement is issued, and if the results are equivalent to Grade 12 certificate, the confirmation letter will be generated at a fee of Thirty Kwacha (K30).

Option 4: Candidates with MIXED Qualifications

Candidates with mixed qualification (e.g. ECZ and Cambridge) should proceed to the nearest ECZ Service Centre.

Payment Method: All payments for the above services will be paid for using ZANACO Bill Muster.

27TH APRIL 2026

BY MANAGEMENT
EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

Notice | Issue No. 24 of ECZ In Perspective Out

We’re pleased to announce that Issue No. 24 of the ECZ In Perspective Newsletter is officially out!

Stay informed with the latest updates, insights, and developments at the Examinations Council of Zambia. Be sure to read, share, and engage with this new edition.

To stay connected, access your copy today on:https://www.exams-council.org.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Newsletter_July-to-December-2025.pdf

By Public Relations Unit
Examinations Council of Zambia

3rd Chance to Register for 2026 School Examinations
G7, G12, GCE:
OCRS reopened. Go and Register...

News | ECZ Engages Stakeholders on the ECZ Act No. 3 of 2023 – General Regulations Schedule of Fees
8th April 2026

The Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) has held a stakeholder engagement meeting at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka to present and receive stakeholder comments regarding the proposals on the schedule of fees as the ECZ Act Number 3 of 2023 takes effect.

Following the enactment of the Examinations Council of Zambia Act Number 3 of 2023 and the repeal thereof of the 1983 Act, the Council began working on the Statutory Instrument on examination guidelines in 2024, so that the management and administration of examinations in Zambia were aligned with the new law.

This meeting is intended to strengthen the legal and institutional framework governing the administration of examinations in Zambia. Therefore, the outcome of the meeting will go miles in shaping a credible, efficient and responsive assessment system that puts the learner at the centre of the system and the overall aspirations of our nation.

Speaking at the opening of the meeting, Ministry of Education Director Planning and Information, Ms Linda Siwale who spoke on behalf of the Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary in charge of Education Services as guest of honour, Dr Kelvin Mambwe said the enactment of the ECZ Act No.3 of 2023 marks a significant milestone in our collective effort to enhance the governance, credibility and integrity of the national assessment system.

“This meeting has been called to provide a platform for consultation, dialogue and consensus-building on the schooled of fees that will operationalise the Act and accompany the regulations" she said.

Among the stakeholders are Public and Private schools represented, Teacher Unions, Church run schools represented, Home Affairs, FAWEZA, Provincial Education Offices, District Education Offices, ZAQA, Ministry of Education and Cooperating partners.

The stakeholders meeting is critical for the ECZ in order to build consensus and ensure that all developments in assessments are achieved with consented efforts, strengthen transparency between ECZ and stakeholders.

As ECZ, we remain grateful to our stakeholders for the support in ensuring we attain high levels of qualification recognition and credibility.

This meeting is also aligning to the Business Regulatory Agency-BRA requirements on the impact assessment for the proposed fees.

No 🐊 tears. We have reopened the OCRS for you.