1. What is a practicing Certificate?

A Practicing Certificate is a document that authorises registered teacher practice and get registered as teachers.

2. Who is eligible to apply for a Practicing certificate?

All teachers registered with the Teaching Council of Zambia.

3. What’s the validity period for the Practicing Certificate?

It’s valid for 3 years.

4. What is the mode of application?

It’s fully online.

5. What are the requirements for applying for a Practicing certificate?

  • Registration as a teacher.
  • Payment fee of the prescribed category.

6. What modes of payment are available for the application of practicing certificates?

  • Cash mode
  • Payroll mode

Fee Schedule


Teacher Registration/Change of Status Fees

Class of TeachersZambian (K)Non-Zambian (K)
Early Childhood471.001,101.00
Primary520.501,101.00
Secondary571.201,300.50
Special Education & Guidance & Counselling521.101,300.50
College Lecturer631.201,500.00
Administrator661.201,500.00
Others301.20
Student Registration85.50100.50

Practicing Certificate Fees (Zambians)

Class of Teachers3 Years Cycle (K)1 Year Cycle (K)
Early Childhood510.00170.00
Primary640.00215.00
Secondary765.00255.00
Special Education, Guidance & Counselling640.00215.00
College Lecturer900.00300.00
Administrator1,020.00340.00
Others255.0085.00

Practicing Certificate Fees (Non-Zambians)

Class of Teachers3 Years Cycle (K)1 Year Cycle (K)
Early Childhood1,190.00400.00
Primary1,190.00400.00
Secondary1,360.00455.00
Special Education, Guidance & Counselling1,360.00455.00
College Lecturer1,530.00510.00
Administrator1,530.00510.00