Examinations Council of Zambia

26/05/2026

Examinations Council of Zambia Executive Director Dr Michael Chilala addresses the media following the completion of the confirmation of Results to support the 2026 General Election.

15/05/2026

Examinations Council of Zambia Executive Director, Dr Michael Chilala during the launch of the 2025 National Education Policy and Competence Based Assessment Tools.

11/05/2026

Launch of the 2025 National Education Policy and Competence Based Assessment Tools by Minister of Education Hon. Douglas Syakalima.

01/05/2026

Happy Labour Day

01/05/2026

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

27/04/2026

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

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

Examinations Council of Zambia Executive Director Dr Michael Chilala addresses the media on confirmation of Grade 12 Examination Results for the 2026 General Election.

16/04/2026

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