The uproar over school exam results in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to make waves. More than a month after the official publication of the results of the 2023 state exams, some schools were faced with a second wave of publication, leaving some students in jubilation. This situation has provoked the indignation of many Congolese who cry scandal.
The Ministry of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education (EPST) has made an attempt to appease public opinion and respond to accusations that have tarnished the image of the education sector in the DRC. According to the EPST communications service, the results as published remain unchanged, except in the event of an error in consulting previous results. The Palmarès, which serves as an official publication, clarifies and confirms the results of the state exam.
To explain this controversy, the EPST pointed to technical confusion. It appears that the publication of the 2023 edition was done using windows from the previous edition, which led to complaints and confusion among students. Some therefore found their results from the 2022 edition instead of those from the 2023 edition.
In order to rectify this situation, EPST announced the closure of the window for the 2022 edition in order to avoid further errors. However, the consequences of this confusion persist, with students ending up with sometimes correct and sometimes incorrect results.
The supervisory ministry, Tony Mwaba Kazadi, reaffirmed its commitment to continuing its mission in favor of education in the DRC, making efforts to restore confidence and guarantee the integrity of the examination evaluation system.
This situation once again raises questions about the functioning of the education system in the DRC and highlights the need to improve the management of state exams to avoid such errors in the future. Transparency and reliability of results are essential elements to ensure fairness and the confidence of students, parents and the entire Congolese society in the education system.
In conclusion, it is essential that steps are taken to resolve these issues and ensure the credibility of examination results. Public confidence in the education sector must be restored to ensure a better future for students and establish a solid foundation for education in the Democratic Republic of Congo.