Zambia - Register a Community Educational Institution

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for the registration of a community educational institution in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the general education ministry office of Zambia, for the main office visit link.
2. Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant at the general education ministry office.
4. Once understanding the guideline properly, the applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
5. Submit the application form with necessary attachments to the office.
6. The application will be forwarded for verification to the Registrar of Community Educational Institutions.
7. The concerned authorities will inspect everything according to the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Education.
8. If the facility meets all the guidelines and the Registrar of Community Educational
9. Institutions sign the application form, the applicant will most probably get the license.
10. Pay the fee as per given in the “Fees” section of this page.
11. After the completion of the above steps, the validation permit will be accessible.
12. The applicant gets the permit in a stipulated Period.

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Required Documents

• Application Form
• National Regulation Cards(NRCs) of members.
• Inspection report
• Photocopy of the registration certificate with the Registrar of Community Educational Institutions.
• Photocopy of ZRA Tax registration certificate.
• Photocopy of National Registration Card(s) or Passport(s) of Proprietor(s).
• Copies of registration and qualification certificates for all educational professionals intending to work at the facility.
• Copy of proof of ownership of premises or if premises are leased.
• Copy of tenancy agreement.
• Environmental Impact Assessment (Only applicable to newly built facilities).
• Copy of proof of payment for application and inspection.

Office Locations & Contacts

Zambia Ministry of General Education:
89 Corner of Chimanga and Mogadishu Road,
P.O. Box 50093 Lusaka, Zambia
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (+260) 1 250855
Fax: (+260) 1 250760
Contact Details link.

Eligibility

• A community that intends to operate a community educational institution.
• The members of the community must be bonafide residents of Zambia.
• The community should comprise not less than six and not more than thirteen members.

Fees

• Application fee: Pay as the authority’s request.

Validity

• The Validation Certificate is valid as mentioned in the permit.

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Processing Time

• The processing time will depend on verification of all the required documents.

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Instructions

• A person or community shall not operate a community educational institution unless the institution is registered under the Zambia Education Act.
• Not registering will lead to an offence and is liable, upon conviction, to a fine up to five hundred thousand penalty units or imprisonment for a period up to five years, or both.

Required Information

• Name and address of the applicant.
• List of members with their address, paid-up shares.
• Country
• City
• Mobile number
• email address
• Postal address
• Purpose of Application

Need for the Document

• The granted permit will allow the holder to run a community educational institution in Zambia.

Information which might help

• Education Act of Zambia act.
• A community may establish, own or maintain an educational institution for the purpose of providing any level of education under this Act.
• A community educational institution may be an inclusive institution or for learners with special education needs.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The permit also allows the holder to include the provision of a hostel for the accommodation of learners at the educational institution.

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