List of Approved GCE Centres in Lusaka 2026 + Contacts
Bro, can I do Grade 12 GCE at a secondary school instead of college?
What about Grade 9 GCE?
Short answer: Yes for both.
ECZ calls it GCE External. That’s for anyone who failed, dropped out, or just wants to rewrite. You don’t attend class. You just register, study on your own, and write in Oct/Nov.
1. Can You Do Grade 12 GCE at Secondary School?
Yes, 100%.
Most govt secondary schools in Lusaka are ECZ centres for Grade 12 GCE. That’s where 70% of people rewrite Maths, English, Science.
Popular Grade 12 GCE Schools in Lusaka:
| School Name | Area | Why Pupils Like It |
|---|---|---|
| Munali Boys/Girls | Munali | Biggest centre. Takes many candidates. |
| Kabulonga Boys/Girls | Kabulonga | Organized. Less queue than Munali. |
| Libala Secondary | Libala | Central + cheaper admin fee. |
| Woodlands B Secondary | Woodlands | Near ECZ office. Easy to verify. |
| Chawama Secondary | Chawama | Good for West Lusaka people. |
Fee: ~K100-K150 per subject total. ECZ K70 + School admin K30-K80.
2. Can You Do Grade 9 GCE at Secondary School?
Yes, but fewer schools take it.
Grade 9 GCE = Level 1. Most schools prefer Grade 12 because more people do it. But these ones usually register Grade 9 externals too:
| School Name | Area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Munali Girls/Boy | Munali | Takes Grade 9 + Grade 12. |
| Kabulonga Girls/Boy | Kabulonga | Call first to confirm Grade 9 space. |
| Matero Boys/Girls | Matero | Less crowded for Grade 9. |
Fee: Same as Grade 12, ~K100-K150 per subject.
3. What’s the Difference: Grade 12 vs Grade 9 GCE?
| Level | Subjects | Who Does It | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 GCE | 6-8 subjects | You dropped at Grade 9, or failed | Use results to do Grade 12 GCE or college |
| Grade 12 GCE | 5-8 subjects | You failed Grade 12, or want better points | Use results for UNZA, CBU, NIPA, GVT jobs |
4. Documents You Need for Both Levels
- ✅ NRC photocopy OR Birth Cert + Affidavit
- ✅ Grade 7 results for Grade 9 GCE OR Grade 9 results for Grade 12 GCE
- ✅ 4x Passport photos – red/blue background
- ✅ Cash for subjects
Important: For Grade 12 GCE, ECZ prefers you have Grade 9 results. But some schools will let you in as a new candidate with just NRC if you explain.
When to Register: Don’t Miss It Bro
April to June 2026. That’s it.
If you go in August, the school will say ECZ portal is closed. Exams are Oct/Nov.
How to Find Out If a School is Taking Grade 9 or 12 This Year
- Go there 8am-12pm, Monday-Friday. Ask for the
Exams/GCE Teacher. - Ask 2 questions:
Are you registering Grade 12 GCE externals?Are you taking Grade 9 GCE too? - If they say no: Call ECZ Woodlands
+260-211-264-091and askWhich schools are taking Grade 9 GCE in Lusaka this year?
Comment Below 👇
Bro I’m in Kalinga, I failed Grade 12 Maths. Which school is near me? We’ll reply.
Next Steps:
- GCE Requirements | Age, NRC, No Grade 9 Cert? →[Click Here]
- How to Check GCE Results by SMS 8383 → [Click Here]
- Free Grade 12 & Grade 9 GCE Past Papers → [Click Here]
Disclaimer: ECZ changes which schools take Grade 9 vs Grade 12 every year. Always confirm with the school + ECZ before you pay.
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