Candidates sit for Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education

By Burnett Munthali

Despite the cold weather in Mzuzu City, candidates sitting the Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations arrived early to their centres.

Spot checks conducted at Zolozolo and St Peter’s examination centres have shown that there is tight security by Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and  Malawi Police Service (MPS).

At Zolozolo Primary School, candidates were allowed entry into examination rooms 30 minutes before the starting time.

One of the candidates, Filloz Wachali said he has been preparing for the examinations and is optimistic that he will pass.

Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examination are written by learners who are completing their final grade at primary school. Six papers are administered and these are; English, Chichewa, Mathematics, Social and Religious Studies, Primary Sciences, Arts and Life Skills.For a candidate to pass the examination he/she must obtain a pass in at least five subjects including English.

The PSLCE examination is used by the Ministry of Education to select learners to all public secondary schools.