The end-of-year exam in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) attracts great attention each year, particularly due to the impressive number of candidates who appear. This year, no less than 950,000 students took the tests, marking the start of an intense period of evaluations for all learners in the Humanities Cycle.
Under the supervision of the Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education, Professor Tony Mwaba Kazadi, the launching ceremony of these evaluations was held at the Lumumba Institute in Kinshasa. In his speech, the minister underlined the crucial importance of these exams to assess the level of students and guarantee the quality of education in the DRC.
Education is indeed a fundamental pillar of the development of a country, and this is why the minister insisted on the integrity and honesty of the candidates throughout the tests. These values are essential for building a future based on solid and ethical principles.
The impressive number of candidates, more than 952,000, spread across 2959 centers across the country, highlights the scale of this major educational event. Added to this are 13 assessment centers located in overseas territories, demonstrating the Congolese government’s commitment to the education of its youth, even beyond national borders.
The efforts made by President Tshisekedi to guarantee optimal security conditions for the holding of these exams also deserve to be commended. This initiative aims to ensure that each candidate can take their tests in an environment conducive to concentration and success.
Furthermore, covering the costs of North Kivu students participating in these exams underlines the government’s commitment to supporting families who face specific challenges, such as Rwandan aggression through the M23. A measure that helps alleviate the financial burden on parents and guarantee access to education for all students, regardless of their geographic or socio-economic context.
During this period of evaluations, the entire country is mobilizing to support young people in passing their exams, because the future of the DRC depends largely on the quality of its education system. The state exam is much more than just a test, it is a crucial moment in the lives of thousands of students who aspire to a better and more promising future.