Education
In Malawi Primary Schooling has been free for some years. However, classes are large, resources limited and infrastructure often lacking. At the end of their primary education pupils take an examination. If they pass the examination they may be selected for secondary education. If they are not selected, they can apply to community day secondary schools or to private schools.
Many pupils cannot afford the fees. MACS has paid the fees of needy pupils at five different schools in Malawi. Two of these are boarding schools while three are Community Day Secondary Schools. At least two thirds of MACS bursaries go to girls. The bursars are selected by a committee of staff at the schools.
MACS receives copies of the school reports of the pupils who receive bursaries and trustees meet the bursars when they visit Malawi.
However, in 2026 the Government announced that secondary education would be free. At present we are unsure how this will pan out with the schools we currently support. Watch this space….