The government says it has started taking steps towards full implementation of the free secondary education in the country.
Speaking to Mij Online Minister of Education Bright Msaka said examination and ID fees for national exams have been removed with immediate effect.
According to Msaka, development fees in public schools will stop from 1 January next year, and all boarding and open school fees will be free starting 1st April next year.
Msaka expressed optimism that once fully implemented, the program will expand access, reduce dropouts, promote fairness, and strengthen Malawi’s human capital.
