By Rahim Abdul
Maranatha High School Academy has taken a bold step in expanding higher education opportunities for Malawian learners by sealing a strategic partnership with Sharda University of India.
The development is expected to ease access to international tertiary education, particularly for students who have long faced financial barriers to studying abroad.
Speaking during the official unveiling ceremony held in Blantyre on Thursday, Managing Director Dr Enerst Kaonga emphasized the institution’s role in supporting national education priorities.
The event, hosted at Amaryllis Hotel, drew stakeholders from the education sector and media, highlighting the growing interest in cross border academic collaborations.
Kaonga noted that investing in education remains critical for Malawi’s long-term development, stressing that empowering young people with quality skills will shape a productive future workforce.
He explained that through the Memorandum of Understanding signed with Sharda University, Malawian students passing through Maranatha Academy will now have access to a wide range of degree programmes in India.
“These include fields such as science, engineering, chemistry, and physiotherapy, all offered at a more affordable cost compared to many international options,” he said.
Kaonga further urged students who excelled in the recent Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations to take advantage of the opportunity and apply.
Meanwhile, Rahul Pal described the partnership as a milestone, noting that Sharda University is already seeing growing interest from Malawian students.
Pal said the collaboration will not only benefit individual learners but also contribute to Malawi’s socio-economic development through the skills and knowledge students will acquire abroad.
Education experts say such partnerships are key in bridging gaps in higher education access while exposing students to global academic standards.
The initiative comes at a time when Malawi continues to seek innovative ways to strengthen its education system and prepare youth for competitive global markets.
With this partnership in place, Maranatha Academy has positioned itself as a key player in connecting Malawian students to international academic opportunities.
