The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) timetable for the 2025 O-Level November–December examinations is now available. This guide provides a full schedule of exam dates, session times, subject durations, and important regulations for candidates, schools, and parents.
The examination period begins in October 2025 and runs through to late November 2025, with all candidates expected to strictly adhere to the published schedule.
Practical Examination Planning Sessions for ZIMSEC O-level November 2025 Examinations:
The practical examination planning sessions begin on 16 September 2025. These sessions are scheduled for various subjects, with durations ranging from 1 day to 3 weeks, depending on the subject.
Subjects like Food Technology and Design (02) and Home Management and Design (02) have planning sessions on 16 September 2025, each lasting 1 day.
Other subjects, such as Building Technology and Design (02), are allocated 1 week for their practical planning and assessment.
Some practical examinations, like those for Food Technology and Design, and Home Management, are scheduled to last 3 weeks for the practical work and assessment. Similarly, subjects like Textile Technology and Design, Wood Technology and Design, PESMD, Art options, Building Technology and Design, Metal Technology and Design, and performing arts have practical sessions scheduled for 1 week beginning on the same date.
Technical Graphics and Design is scheduled to last for 2 weeks.
List of practical examinations with durations:
- 15 September 2025:
- TECHNICAL GRAPHICS AND DESIGN 03
- PE, SPORTS, AND MASS DISPLAYS 03 — 10 minutes
- BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN 02 — 3 hours 30 minutes
- 22 September 2025:
- FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN 02 — 2 hours 30 minutes
- HOME MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN 02 — 2 hours 30 minutes
- 29 September 2025:
- FRENCH 03 — 10 minutes
- DANCE 03 — 10 minutes
- THEATRE ARTS 03 — 10 minutes
- ART 02 — 6 hours
- MUSICAL ARTS 03 — 10 minutes
30 September 2025:
- ART 03 — 6 hours
- 6 October 2025:
- METAL TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN 02 — 3 hours 10 minutes
- WOOD TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN 02 — 3 hours 10 minutes
- TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN 02 — 2 hours 30 minutes
🗓️ OCTOBER 2025 TIMETABLE
Morning session starts at 09:00 hrs and Afternoon session starts at 14:00 hrs. Candidates must arrive at least 30 minutes before the session begins.
13 October 2025:
- Mathematics 01 (Morning) — 2 hours 30 minutes
- English Language 01 (Afternoon) — 1 hour 30 minutes
14 October 2025:
- English Language 02 (Morning)— 2 hours
- Combined Science 01 (Afternoon) — 1 hr 30
15 October 2025:
- Mathematics 02 (Morning) — 2 hours 30 minutes
- Commerce 01 (Afternoon) — 1 hour 15 minutes
16 October 2025:
- Combined Science 02 (Morning) — 2 hours
- Geography 01 (Afternoon) — 1 hour 15 minutes
17 October 2025:
- Literature in Xichangana (Morning) — 1 hour 30 minutes
- Literature in Ndebele (Morning) — 1 hour 30 minutes
- Literature in Tonga (Morning) — 1 hour 30 minutes
- Literature in Shona (Morning) — 1 hour 30 minutes
- Literature in Tshivenda (Morning) — 1 hour 30 minutes
- Additional Mathematics 01 (Afternoon) — 1 hour 30 minutes
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20 October 2025:
- Geography 02 (Morning) — 2 hours 30 minutes
- Commerce 02 (Afternoon) — 2 hours
21 October 2025:
Morning Session: — 2 hours
- Nambya Language 01
- Xichangana Language 01
- Sesotho Language 01
- Ndebele Language 01
- Kalanga Language 01
- Tonga Language 01
- Tshivenda 01
- Shona 01
- Heritage Studies 01 (Afternoon) — 2 hours
22 October 2025:
- Principles of Accounting 01 (Morning) — 1 hour 30 minutes
- History 01 (Afternoon) — 2 hours
23 October 2025:
- Principles of Accounting 02 (Morning) — 2 hours 30 minutes
- Heritage Studies 02 (Afternoon) — 2 hours
Friday, 24 October 2025
Morning Session:
- Nambya Language (02) — 2 hours
- Shona Language (02) — 2 hours
- TshiVenda Language (02) — 2 hours
- Xichangana Language (02) — 2 hours
- Ndebele Language (02) — 2 hours
- Kalanga Language (02) — 2 hours
- Sotho Language (02) — 2 hours
- Tonga Language (02) — 2 hours
Afternoon Session:
- Physics (01) — 1 hour
Monday, 27 October 2025
Morning Session:
- Literature in TshiVenda (02) — 1 hour 30 mins
- Literature in Ndebele (02) — 1 hour 30 mins
- Literature in Shona (02) — 1 hour 30 mins
- Literature in Tonga 02 — 1 hour 30 minutes
- Agriculture 01 (Afternoon) — 1 hour
October 28, 2025 (Tuesday):
- Morning Session: BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE SKILLS 01 (1 hour 45 minutes)
- Afternoon Session: ECONOMICS 01 (1 hour 30 minutes)
October 29, 2025 (Wednesday):
- Morning Session: AGRICULTURE 02
- Afternoon Session: HISTORY 02 (2 hours)
October 30, 2025 (Thursday):
- Morning Session: COMBINED SCIENCE 03 (2 hours)
October 31, 2025 (Friday):
- Morning Session:
- TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN 01 (2 hours)
- HOME MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN 01 (2 hours 30 mins)
- METAL TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN 01 (3 hours)
- DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 01 (3 hours)
- FOOD TECHNILOGY AND DESIGN 01 (2 hours)
- WOOD TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN 01 (3 hours)
- BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN 01 (2 hours 30 mins)
Afternoon Session:
- DANCE 01 (1hr 15 mins)
- CHEMISTRY 01 (1 hour)
- MUSICAL ARTS 01 (1hr)
- Theatre Arts 01 (1hr 15 mins)
November 3:
Morning session: Chemistry 02 (2 hours)
- Afternoon session:
- Musical Arts 02 (2 hours)
- Dance 02 (2 hours)
- PE, Sports and Mass Displays 01 (1 hour)
- Theatre Arts 02 (2 hours)
- 4th November 2025:
- Morning session: Biology 01 (1 hour)
- Afternoon session: Literature in English 01 (1 hour 30 mins)
- 5th November 2025:
- Morning session: Biology 02 (2 hours)
- Afternoon session: Commercial 01 Studies 01 (2 hours)
- 6th November 2025:
- Morning session: Physics 02 (2 hours 15 mins)
- Computer Science 01 afternoon session (1 hour)
- 7th November 2025:
- Morning session: Biology 03 (1 hour 30 mins)
- PE, Sports and Mass Displays 02 Afternoon session (2 hours)
- 10th November 2025:
- Morning session: Family and Religious Studies 01 (2 hours 30 mins)
- Afternoon session: Economics 02 (1 hour 15 mins)
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Morning Session:
- Chemistry (03) — 1 hr 30 mins
- Afternoon session: Economic History 01 2 hrs
Wednesday, 12 November:
- Morning session: Technical Graphics & Design (01) — 3 hours
- Afternoon session: Statistics (01) — 2 hours 30 mins
Thursday, 13 November:
- Morning session: Physics (03) — 2 hours
- Afternoon session: Economics (03) — 2 hours
Friday, 14 November:
- Morning session: Statistics (02) — 2 hours 30 mins
- Afternoon session: Economic History (02) — 2 hours
Monday, 17 November:
- Morning session: Pure Mathematics (01) — 2 hours 30 mins
- Afternoon session: Literature in English (02) — 1 hour 30 mins
Tuesday, 18 November:
- Morning session: Computer Science (02) — 2 hours 30 mins
- Afternoon session: Pure Mathematics (02) — 2 hours 30 mins
Wednesday, 19 November:
- Morning session: Art (01) — 2 hours 30 mins
- Afternoon session: Family and Religious Studies (02) — 2 hours
Thursday, 20 November:
- Morning session: Computer Science 03 3hrs
- Afternoon session: French 01 2hrs 15mins
Friday, 21 November:
- Morning session: Business And Enterprise Skills(02) — 2 hours 15 mins
- Afternoon session: Sociology (01) — 2 hours 30 mins
Monday, 24 November:
- Morning session: Technical Graphics & Design (02) — 3 hours 10 mins
- Afternoon session: Sociology (02) — 2 hours
Tuesday, 25 November:
- Morning session: Additional Mathematics (02) — 2 hours 30 mins
- Afternoon session: French (02) — 1 hour 30 mins
Thursday, 27 November:
- Morning session:Literature in Xchangana (02) — 1 hour 30 mins
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR CANDIDATES AND PARENTS
Examination Schedule & Regulations:
- The official timetable must not be altered unless authorized by ZIMSEC.
- No extra time will be granted beyond scheduled exam durations.
- Candidates must register and write exams at one center only. Writing at multiple centers is not allowed.
- No candidate may write more than 9 hours of exams per day.
Candidate Registration & Identification:
- All private candidates must present valid identification before writing.
- Candidates who are registered but have not yet paid fees are still entitled to write.
Special Arrangements & Deviations:
- Any deviations (such as subject clashes or level overlaps) must be submitted 60 days before the exam date via the school head or exam center.
- Deviations require official ZIMSEC approval.
Conduct & Malpractice:
- Timetables must be displayed clearly at each exam center.
- Malpractice or suspicious activity can be reported via official hotlines (see below).
- No candidate shall be barred from sitting unless explicitly disqualified under ZIMSEC regulations.
CANDIDATE INSTRUCTIONS & GENERAL CONDUCT
Preparation:
- Review the full timetable ahead of time.
- Double-check your exam dates and subject codes.
Adherence to Timetable:
- No changes are allowed unless approved by ZIMSEC.
- All exams must begin and end at the scheduled time.
Identification & Registration:
- Candidates must present valid IDs.
- Only write exams at your registered center.
Conduct During Exams:
- Respect invigilators and exam center authorities.
- No cheating, misconduct, or disturbance will be tolerated.
Prohibited Items:
- Strictly banned: mobile phones, smartwatches, spy pens, calculators (unless permitted), or any device that stores information.
- Invigilators are also prohibited from having such devices.
Time Management:
- Use visible clocks for time-keeping.
- No unofficial time adjustments allowed.
Question Paper Security:
- Candidates have the right to inspect sealed question papers before opening.
Post-Exam Procedures:
- Scripts must be sealed in the exam room in the presence of all candidates.
Reporting Breaches:
- Any exam irregularities should be reported to ZIMSEC via official hotlines.
Special Needs:
- Any candidate requiring special arrangements must notify ZIMSEC three months in advance.
📞 ZIMSEC HOTLINES TO REPORT MALPRACTICE
- Toll-Free: 0800 4100, 0800 4461
- WhatsApp Hotlines: 0712 737 759, 0782 747 768
- Direct Contact: 0716 800 189, 0773 222 220
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