The Best Zambian(ECZ) E-Learning Apps for Primary to Secondary School (Grade 6 to 12)

Whether you’re aiming to learn something new, stay ahead of the class or just want to prepare for your exams. these online learning platforms are a great and easily accessible resource for learning on your own schedule. They are specifically designed for the Zambian (ECZ) Syllabus and as an alternative to physical class room learning. These platforms tend to be a little more flexible but it’s important that students compare their options to find what’s best for them.

Here are just five (5) of our recommendations for the best online learning platforms in Zambia for Grade 6 to 12 (Primary, Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary), so that you can get started today.

#1: eskulu (The Best Overall)

eskulu is the simplest way to study for Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 and has the best material for passing any Zambian (ECZ) exam. It is developed by young Zambian innovators trying to simplify Zambian education and has the following features:

• Read notes anytime, anywhere. eskulu has the best notes for the Zambian (ECZ) syllabus. The notes are summarised and simplified. They can be downloaded for free in pdf format.
• Interactive studying. Discuss and study with teachers and students in Zambia using eskulu’s online community, and get homework help from experts.
• Video Tutorials. eskulu also offers free online video lessons and tutorials through their YouTube Channel. To check them out click here.
• The easiest way to revise. Revise with ECZ past paper questions and solutions. Students can also test themselves using quizzes for free. After taking a quiz students results showing all correct and wrong answers and their score as a percentage.
• Download ECZ past papers: They have all past ECZ examination papers available for free pdf download including; GCE exams, Internal exams and Specimen exam papers. Their past papers also come with marking schemes!
• eskulu provides everything (plus more) that every other platforms on this list provides but for FREE. You can also download the eskulu android mobile application here.

Rating: 10/10

#2 zedpastpapers (The Best for Revision)

ZEDPastPapers was established with the premise of improving the access to education in Zambia by providing a platform through which students in examination grades, namely Grade 7, Grade 9 and Grade 12 would access past examination papers for free. The following are the reasons to use zedpastpapers:

• It is the first e-learning platform to provide past papers for all subjects and grades in Zambia and has the largest database of past papers with thousands and thousands of pdfs available for free download.
• zedpastpapers provides marking schemes for all past papers and they are all available for free download in pdf format.
• It provides notes and pamphlets for all grades available for free download.
• It has a simple and fast website.

Rating: 9/10

#3 Smart Revision (Easy-to-use Quiz App)

This is Zamtel & Examination Council of Zambia’s revision tool for grades 7, 9 & 12 past papers. It has a website and an android application that are both easy to use. The following are the reasons to consider using this application:

Advantages:

• The application has a good number of past papers for some subjects.
• You can answer the past papers online and then it shows you the correct and wrong answers and your score at the end of the quiz.
• It is easy to use
• It is the official app from ECZ and ZAMTEL

Disadvantages:

• Users are required to pay monthly subscription of ZMW30, ZMW20 and ZMW10 for Grade 12, 9 and 7 respectively.

Rating: 6/10

#4 MTN eTutor (Cheapest for MTN network)

MTN eTutor comes with video based examination revisions for various Zambian examination classes. It is simply a good app. However, the following are the reasons why you should and should not also consider using MTN eTutor:

Advantages:

• Online video lessons with comprehensive and concise revision notes based on the Zambian curriculum (syllabi)
• Interactive online collaborative forum with active moderation and guidance from eTutors.
• No Data Charges on the MTN network ONLY

Disadvantages:

• It can only be used on the MTN network and will not work for other networks i.e ZAMTEL and Airtel.
• Videos are short and not very detailed.
• It does not allow downloads for any of its material.

Rating: 5.5/10

#5 MOGE E-Learning Portal (Official E-Learning Platform of the Government of Zambia)

This is an initiative from the Government of Zambia to provide a quality e-learning platform for Primary, Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools in Zambia. It not only provides services for students but teachers and institutions as well. The following is why you should consider this application:

Advantages:

• Quality Notes
• Quality Video Lessons

Disadvantages:

• Slow loading time
• ZMW35, ZMW30 and ZMW25 for Secondary, Junior Secondary and Primary respectively.
• Does not have enough content.

Rating: 5/10

Thus ends my review on the 5 best e learning platforms in Zambia. I would love to get your feedback on this review; tell me what I missed or which platforms you personally enjoy. Drop your opinions in the comments section below.