He was speaking at the official opening of Makumbe Hilltop College in Goromonzi District, Mashonaland East, on Wednesday.
Moyo commended private players for complementing government efforts to expand access to education.
“As we encourage the growth of private educational institutions, I wish to emphasise that this growth must be accompanied by strict adherence to the policies and regulations governing the provision of education in Zimbabwe,” he said.
Moyo said registration was essential for protecting learners and parents and for safeguarding the integrity of the education system.
“Registration is not merely an administrative formality; it is an important safeguard for learners, parents and the integrity of the education system. It assures the public that an institution is recognised and is accountable to the relevant education authorities,” he said.
He said of particular concern was the administration of public examinations, noting that the country was encountering cases where some non-governmental institutions had collected examination fees without securing the necessary registration.
“Such practices compromise the welfare of learners, undermine parental confidence and threaten the credibility of our national assessment system,” he said.
“No child should lose an examination opportunity because of administrative negligence, financial mismanagement or the failure of an institution to fulfil its obligations.”
He called on school administrators to ensure that learner enrolment, examination registration, the handling of examination funds and all related processes are conducted transparently, accurately and within prescribed deadlines, and to communicate clearly with parents to ensure every eligible learner is properly registered and prepared to sit for examinations.
Moyo also urged provincial and district education structures to strengthen monitoring and supervision of all non-governmental institutions, from registration and enrolment through to examination registration and the writing of examinations.