Members shall be represented by the Association in putting forward their collective concerns to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education at district, provincial and national levels.

Members of the Association shall have their leaders and staff undergoing training and development workshops aligned to the new competency based curriculum.

a) This includes understanding the true mandate of the non-government education sector of Zimbabwe and the role played by colleges towards the economic development and emancipation of youths in technological embracement and innovation as well as inventions.

b) True identity of independent colleges and a clear distinction with other groupings in the education system.

c) Appreciation of how to blend the competency based curriculum (vocational and technical skills) with the academic concept.

The Association shall embark on resource mobilisation initiatives on behalf of the Association members. This may include but not limited to engaging the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and partners in education.

Continuous improvement through peer supervision, advice and networking to establish best practices in the non-government education sector.

Exposure of member colleges’ learners to systematic guidance and counselling sessions, national and international sporting activities; and cultural exchange programmes.

Learner friendly vocational and technical skills training enabling learners to leave the college not only with an academic certificate but vocational skills as well.

Direct participation in the crafting of policies that affect the operations of independent colleges through the Association.

College members will be published on Association Website:

ɸ Receive exposure and updated information in the education sector regularly just as we circulate and run various aspects such as the now updated curriculum

ɸ Continuous awareness of your college/ school as the public has access to our updated schools and colleges listing on association website and platforms.

ɸ We have diaspora penetration as well. Couples staying abroad would have left their children back home whom they, seek better schools for here in Zimbabwe. We refer such parents who contact us to schools/ colleges on our website.

ɸ Members get priority on unique opportunities we receive as an organization in the event that we receive specific unique opportunities, donors or sponsorship our priority is to benefit members.

ɸ You are associated with a brand that has been recognised and acknowledged by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education sector.

ɸ You are exposed with more networking opportunities that benefit your school/ college locally. Nationally and globally such as the volunteers, programme which will allow, your college, school to receive international volunteer teachers’ exposure and staff development of your teachers.

ɸ Discount rates for group attendance at workshops.

ɸ Attending end of year ceremonies for members either as Guest of Honor or invited guests by the executive

ɸ Annually members meet for Directors day and given a treat by AICZ

ɸ We celebrate with you and mourn with you.

ɸ We help you get recognized as school/ college owners at National level and through various selection criteria by different awarding organizations.

ɸ We offer practical strategies for the development and advancement of your college/ school.

ɸ Free mentorship session are offered in the groups.

ɸ Access to member only information

ɸ Business referrals to members only.

ɸ The association will give Best Director of the year award basing on results and developments as a multinational factor.

ɸ Publish best Cambridge and Zimsec Exams results for the best school/ college existing vacancies, developments on association website, Facebook, omegle, twitter, LinkedIn, instagram, journals, newsletters, brochures.

ɸ Students from our colleges will get scholarships to study abroad

The association shall render financial assistance and any other form of help to its members. The member/s should be full member, fully paid up, biological parents of the full member and his/ her children and not extended children and not extended children or families.