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Form 1 boarding applications not yet open
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The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has dismissed social media reports claiming that applications for 2027 Form One government boarding school places have opened, clarifying that the Electronic Ministry Application Platform (eMAP) remains closed.
The announcement follows confusion among parents and guardians who attempted to register their children online after the completion of Grade Seven public examinations, only to encounter difficulties accessing the application system.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry's Director of Communications and Advocacy, Taungana Ndoro, said the online admissions portal was tentatively expected to open during the week beginning November 9, 2026.
However, he emphasised that the official opening date had not yet been confirmed and would be communicated through authorised government channels.
"The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education wishes to inform the public that eMAP for 2027 Form One boarding enrolment applications is not yet open," Ndoro said.
"The actual date will be advised later."
The clarification comes amid growing anticipation among parents seeking boarding school placements for children preparing to enter secondary education next year.
Misleading information circulating on social media had reportedly created the impression that the application process was already underway, prompting some parents to attempt to access the platform prematurely.
The ministry urged parents and guardians to exercise patience and rely exclusively on official announcements regarding the opening of applications.
The eMAP system was introduced to simplify and centralise the placement process for learners seeking admission to government boarding schools.
Through the digital platform, parents can submit their children's details, identify preferred schools and complete the initial application process remotely.
The arrangement eliminates the need for families to travel to individual schools merely to submit admission applications, making the process more accessible to parents across the country.
It also provides a centralised mechanism for managing applications to government boarding institutions.
Ndoro warned parents to be particularly cautious about fraudulent online platforms and messages purporting to offer early access to the admissions system.
Such claims could expose unsuspecting families to scams or attempts to obtain personal information under the guise of facilitating school placements.
The ministry stressed that no official applications were being accepted through eMAP at the time of its announcement.
Parents were therefore advised to disregard unverified claims and wait for confirmation of the opening date before attempting to register their children.
With the tentative opening period approaching, the ministry is expected to provide further guidance on when the portal will become operational and how parents should proceed with applications.
For now, families seeking 2027 Form One government boarding places have been urged to monitor official Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education communication channels for accurate information.
The announcement follows confusion among parents and guardians who attempted to register their children online after the completion of Grade Seven public examinations, only to encounter difficulties accessing the application system.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry's Director of Communications and Advocacy, Taungana Ndoro, said the online admissions portal was tentatively expected to open during the week beginning November 9, 2026.
However, he emphasised that the official opening date had not yet been confirmed and would be communicated through authorised government channels.
"The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education wishes to inform the public that eMAP for 2027 Form One boarding enrolment applications is not yet open," Ndoro said.
"The actual date will be advised later."
The clarification comes amid growing anticipation among parents seeking boarding school placements for children preparing to enter secondary education next year.
Misleading information circulating on social media had reportedly created the impression that the application process was already underway, prompting some parents to attempt to access the platform prematurely.
The ministry urged parents and guardians to exercise patience and rely exclusively on official announcements regarding the opening of applications.
The eMAP system was introduced to simplify and centralise the placement process for learners seeking admission to government boarding schools.
Through the digital platform, parents can submit their children's details, identify preferred schools and complete the initial application process remotely.
The arrangement eliminates the need for families to travel to individual schools merely to submit admission applications, making the process more accessible to parents across the country.
It also provides a centralised mechanism for managing applications to government boarding institutions.
Ndoro warned parents to be particularly cautious about fraudulent online platforms and messages purporting to offer early access to the admissions system.
Such claims could expose unsuspecting families to scams or attempts to obtain personal information under the guise of facilitating school placements.
The ministry stressed that no official applications were being accepted through eMAP at the time of its announcement.
Parents were therefore advised to disregard unverified claims and wait for confirmation of the opening date before attempting to register their children.
With the tentative opening period approaching, the ministry is expected to provide further guidance on when the portal will become operational and how parents should proceed with applications.
For now, families seeking 2027 Form One government boarding places have been urged to monitor official Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education communication channels for accurate information.
Source - The Herald
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