Volume 2 - Issue 2, March - April 2026

The transition toward competence-based education (CBE) has become a central feature of global educational reform aimed at enhancing learners’ employability, adaptability, and lifelong learning skills. In Zambia, the 2023 Zambia Education Curriculum Framework (ZECF) marks a major shift from content-driven curricula to competence-based approaches across all levels of education, including advanced education. Using a qualitative documentary analysis of national policy documents, curriculum frameworks, and existing literature, the study highlights progress made in aligning advanced education with national development priorities. However, persistent challenges related to teacher preparedness, assessment practices, resource availability, and institutional capacity may affect effective implementation. Hence, there need to strengthen the delivery of competence-based advanced education and ensure its responsiveness to labour market and societal needs.

Moses Chisala,"The Provision of Competence-Based Advanced Education Level in Zambia" International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development, V2(2): Page(961-969) Mar-Apr 2026. ISSN: 3107-6513. www.ijamred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.