In a significant move, the Education Ministry has announced a one-time exemption for school candidates applying for the G.C.E. Advanced Level 2023 Examination. For this year only, students will be required to have a minimum attendance percentage of 40% to be eligible to sit for the examination.
The decision comes as a relief for students facing challenges with school attendance, ensuring that they will not miss the opportunity to participate in the prestigious Advanced Level Examination. Previously, the minimum attendance requirement stood at 80%, but the lack of a proper mechanism to assess students’ attendance prompted the revision.
The Education Ministry has already issued necessary instructions to principals, urging them to take this opportunity to support and facilitate their students’ participation in the examination.
While the minimum attendance percentage has been reduced to 40% for 2023, the Education Ministry hints that this figure may be subject to change in the future. Plans are underway to review and potentially increase the attendance requirement from the following year, aiming to strike a balance between academic excellence and equitable opportunities for all students.
