Mission
To provide equitable, quality, inclusive,relevant and competence driven primary, secondary and non-formal education.
Vision
To be the leading provider of 21st century inclusive quality education for socio-economic transformation.
Values
Commitment, integrity, empathy, teamwork, accountability, transparency and good governance
Mandate
The mandate of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is to provide a wholesome education for all Zimbabweans. The education system should also be accessible, affordable and enable citizens to participate in the socio-economic transformation of the nation.
The Education System
In Zimbabwe, the education system provides 4 years of the Infant education module comprising 2 years of Early Childhood Development (ECD) and the second 2 years of formal primary education, followed by 5 years of junior education module. After the 7 years the students sit for the National Grade 7 examinations. There is a 4 year lower secondary education course that concludes with students taking “O” Level examinations, followed by 2 years of education in upper secondary after which the students sit for “A” Level examinations. Some of the “O” Level graduates join training institutions such as polytechnics, technical colleges, teachers’ colleges and agricultural colleges and others, while others enter the job market. “A” Level graduates either enter into universities or training institutions. The Zimbabwe School Examination Council (ZIMSEC) sets all national examinations.
The Education Sector Strategic Plan 2016-2020
MoPSE has identified four pillars for the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) 2016-2020: