Fatshimetrie is a crucial step for Congolese students at the end of the school year. The State Examination certification tests began this Monday, June 24, offering more than 960,000 candidates the chance to prove their hard work and determination. Among them, more than 42% are girls, demonstrating the growing commitment of young women to the field of education.
In the province of Equateur, the figures revealed by the provincial director of education Equateur 1, Hervé Mungeta Makule, highlight the participation of 452 final candidates, most of them from indigenous peoples. This increasing number demonstrates the growing inclusion of these communities in the education system. Out of a total of 15,057 candidates across the province, 9,522 girls embarked on the adventure of this State Exam, defying gender stereotypes and seeking to forge a better future.
The tests take place over four days in 53 centers spread across the province of Equateur. The provincial director underlines the scale of the organization necessary to welcome the candidates, with 21 centers in Mbandaka, 10 in Bomongo, 9 in Bikoro, 7 in Lukolela and 6 in Ingende. The official launch of these tests was marked by the presence of the provincial minister of education, Steve Epusaka, at Esengo high school, in the heart of Mbandaka.
These exams are much more than just academic tests. They represent an opportunity for Congolese youth to rise to a promising future, to defy obstacles and to show their determination to succeed. This June, the State Exam is much more than a school test; it is a symbolic moment where dreams meet reality, where hopes take shape and where past efforts are transformed into future opportunities. May each candidate find in these trials the strength and courage to conquer their future brilliantly.