The Basic Education Department is giving the new General Education Certificate for grade nines a full trial run.
The certificate is to be introduced next year.
It will give pupils who leave school after grade nine a standardized qualification that can serve as a valuable asset for employment or further education.
The department has outlined progress and detailed plans for advancing the GEC pilot programme in the coming year.
-eNCA
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