About ZAMISE

Zambia Institute of Special Education is one of the twelve (12) Public Colleges of Education in Zambia. It was established in 1971 with the mandate to train In-Service teachers in Special Education Methodology. Its graduates then, obtained a certificate in Special Education, which enabled them to handle children with different Special Educational Needs and Disability (SENL).

10,000

undergraduate and graduate students

100

Professional Lecturers

10 +

Courses Available

The history of ZAMISE

established in 1971 with the mandate to train In-Service teachers in Special Education Methodology. Its graduates then, obtained a certificate in Special Education, which enabled them to handle children with different Special Educational Needs and Disability (SENL).

Over the years, the Institute upgraded its certificate to diploma and affiliated the diploma program with the University of Zambia in 1995.  By 2005, the Institute responded to society’s growing need of specialised teachers by expanding its mode of delivery to include training In-Service teacher through Distance Education. It further, with authority granted by the Ministry of Education, expanded its mandate and training programs. The Institute began to enroll Pre-Service students and increased the training period from two years to three years in 2017.

98%

Under-Graduation Success Rate

Top 10

Colleges That Create Futures

No. 1

In The Nation For Special Education

Our Vision and Mission

Vision

“To be a national first class Special Education institution and a centre of excellence for learning, training, research and service delivery.”

Innovation

Encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and a spirit of innovation.

Mission

“To empower special education teachers, professional and members of the community with the knowledge, skills, values and attitude change through training research and outreach programme.”

Academic Excellence

Our commitment to academic excellence is reflected in the diverse range

Our Campus Tour

Step into a world of knowledge, purpose, and personal growth at the Zambia Institute of Special Education (ZAMISE). Our admissions process is crafted to welcome passionate and driven individuals ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of education and beyond. Whether you’re a recent school leaver or a transfer student seeking a fresh start, ZAMISE invites you to discover the opportunities that await in our vibrant academic community.

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Jhon Sina

Department

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Mr. Banna

Director

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I would highly recommend Michael Richard to anyone interested the subject matter. It has provided me with invaluable knowledge & a newfound passion topic. My only suggestion would be to add more live.

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Alex Cerry

Teacher