JUBA – More than 44,000 students from 510 schools across South Sudan have begun sitting for the 2025 Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examinations.
Speaking at the bell-ringing ceremony on Monday, the Vice President and Chairperson of the Service Cluster, Josephine Joseph Lagu, encouraged students to approach the exams with confidence, discipline, and integrity.
“Today marks the final step in your secondary education journey. Believe in yourselves because your hard work will speak for you,” she said.
She urged parents and guardians to provide a calm home environment and offer guidance during the examination period. On the issue of malpractice, she issued a stern warning:
“I call upon everyone to refrain from any form of malpractice. Let us protect the credibility of our education system. Success achieved through honest efforts builds a stronger future for our children and for the entire Republic of South Sudan.”
She praised teachers for their dedication under challenging conditions. “Teachers are sacrificing and working with very, very little indeed. Let us give them a huge applause.”
The examinations will be conducted in 349 centres nationwide, reflecting the combined efforts of teachers, parents, school administrators, and government investment in education.
The national Minister of General Education and Instruction, Kuyok Abol Kuyok, warned students and teachers against any malpractice during the examinations.
He congratulated candidates, parents, and teachers, particularly at Juba Day Secondary School, for reaching this important academic milestone. He echoed the Vice President’s warning against malpractice:
“Any form of malpractice will not be tolerated. Individuals and schools involved in such activities will be severely dealt with during and after the examinations.”
Most of the candidates who are sitting today express hope and confidence that they will pass.
