Our Shona Languages syllabus covers Grade 3 – 7 junior school education. It is a progression from the ECD to Grade 2 syllabus which provides a basic foundation for the development of language skills in everyday life. It is meant to enhance effective communication. The syllabus is progressive in the scope and sequence chart. It intends to develop the four main language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as other literacy and numeracy skills. The teaching and learning of visual, manual and tactile skills is emphasised in order to accommodate learners with disabilities. This syllabus is intended for use by both formal and non formal learners in the development of individuals who conform to the norms and values of their culture (Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu).

The Junior Grade 3 – 7 shona syllabus focuses on concepts such as tsumo, madimikira, nyaudzosingwi, tsamba and rondedzero.