Sierra Leone’s Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), Conrad Sackey, took to social media to announce the upcoming National Primary School Examination (NPSE), slated for Saturday, May 4th, 2024.
The examination is set to take place at 310 centers spanning the nation, accommodating a total of 164,378 candidates hailing from 4,954 schools. Notably, the cohort comprises 83,523 girls and 80,855 boys, reflecting a gender-balanced participation.
In a parallel development, the Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, formerly at the helm of the MBSSE, conveyed his best wishes to all candidates preparing for the crucial examination.
Dr. Sengeh, stressing the paramountcy of inclusive education, underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to facilitating the participation of children with special needs in the examination process.
“Our #RadicalInclusion and Free Quality School Education policies are crafted to ensure an equitable playing field for every child,” remarked Dr. Sengeh. “We firmly advocate that all children, irrespective of their abilities, deserve the opportunity to shine and realize their potential.”
As the nation gears up for the examination season, the Chief Minister rallied parents, educators, and students alike to maintain focus and resilience. He assured the populace of the government’s steadfast dedication to delivering on its educational pledges and furnishing the requisite support to nurture student success.
“We harbor confidence in our education framework, poised to equip our youth with the requisite competencies for success,” affirmed Dr. Sengeh. “Continued prioritization of education and strategic investments in our youth signal our unwavering belief in their pivotal role as the architects of our nation’s future.”
The NPSE is set by the National Examination Council and it is compulsory for pupils intending to go to junior secondary school (JSS). Therefore pupils must pass the NPSE with very good grades in order to gain admission into the junior secondary schools of their choice.
