VOICED: Zimbabwe's children turn to home-grown school system

Zimbabwe's education system faced a crisis in 2008, with schools open only 50 days due to teacher shortages. In response, private schools emerged in Harare, offering individualized instruction. The government struggles with resources to regulate these schools. Despite some improvements, Zimbabwe's education system still faces significant challenges.

What was a major reason for the closure of public schools in Zimbabwe in 2008?

• Lack of student enrollment

• Teachers leaving for better salaries abroad

• Natural disasters

• Government policy changes

Where have private schools been established in response to the education crisis in Zimbabwe?

• In government buildings

• In old wastelands and living rooms

• In shopping malls

• In public parks

What is a key feature of the private schools mentioned in the transcript?

• Focus on sports

• Large class sizes

• Individualized instruction

• Standardized testing

What is the government's stance on the proliferation of private schools?

• They ignore it

• They accept it if schools are properly registered

• They support it without any conditions

• They are completely against it

What improvement has been noted in Zimbabwe's education system since the unity government was formed?

• Expansion of school infrastructure

• Reduction in school fees

• Increase in teachers' salaries

• Introduction of new subjects