The national primary school leaving exam (ENAFEP) which was scheduled for June 1 in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been postponed to June 12 and 13. This decision was taken by the Ministry of National Education for the educational provinces of Sankuru 1 in Lodja, Sankuru 2 in Lusambo, Tshuapa 1 and 2 whose headquarters are respectively in Boende and Bokungu, Haute-Uele 1 and 2 in Isiro and Watsa and Bas -Uele precisely in Buta. This year, 2,119,100 candidates including 1,020,448 girls are expected for ENAFEP, distributed in 8,232 examination centers and 2 centers outside the borders.
The Ministry of Education justifies the postponement of the certification tests in particular by the late arrival of the trunks of items at the various scheduled drop-off points. “Despite the arrangements made to store the trunks in time with the carrier,” the statement added.
The postponement of the national primary school leaving examination (ENAFEP) is the consequence of the organization of the certification tests including the State examination, the ENAFEP and the National test of selection and educational and professional orientation. (TENASOSP) each year by the Primary, Secondary and Technical Education sector (EPST).
EPST Minister Tony Mwaba landed in Kisangani on Tuesday for the launch of the tests, initially scheduled for June 1 and 2.
The press release specifies that the trunks of items arrived late, despite the arrangements made to store them in time with the carrier. According to the current academic year, the number of students applying for ENAFEP amounts to 2,119,100 students, distributed in 8,232 examination centers and 2 centers outside the borders in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
As the elections approach in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the government is working tirelessly to guarantee the security and normal functioning of public services, despite the challenges facing the country.