Kigali, November 15,2024: The Ministry of Education, through the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA), has released the results of the 2023/2024 Advanced Level National Examinations. The exams, conducted from July 23 to August 2, 2024, recorded a participation rate of 99.5%, with 91,298 candidates sitting for the exams out of 91,713 registered.

The Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana, officiated at the announcement ceremony for the National Secondary School Leaving Examination results. During the event, he provided insights into how the exams were conducted and highlighted key achievements.

The Minister also emphasized the government’s commitment to advancing the quality of education and ensuring equitable opportunities for all students, regardless of their academic focus.

The exams covered General Education, Professional Education, and Technical Secondary Schools, with a commendable pass rate of 78.6%.

Top 18 performers from this year’s exams, one from each academic sector, have been recognized and awarded a laptop each and a certificate of recognition. The awardees span diverse fields, including Agriculture, ICT, Sciences, Business Services, and Technical Education. By providing scholarships and laptops, the government aims to motivate and support

Additionally, 50 non-refundable academic scholarships have been granted by the University of Rwanda and Rwanda Polytechnic to these outstanding students,” the minister announced.

Key Statistics

• Total registered candidates: 91,713
• Candidates who sat for the exams: 91,298 (99.5% participation)
• Candidates who passed: 71,746
• Overall pass rate: 78.6%

Key Reforms and Transparency Initiatives

This year’s publication introduced several reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and student success:

1. Grade transparency:
   For the first time, students and parents have access raw marks for each subject they sat for, alongside final grades. This reform ensures greater clarity in how final results are determined, helping students better understand their performance.
2. Support for unsuccessful candidates:
   Students who did not pass were offered two pathways for academic progression: They can choose to repeat Senior 6 (S6) or register as private candidates for the next exam, ensuring opportunities for improvement.
3. Appeals Process:
   A transparent appeal process was introduced, allowing students to formally contest their results if necessary.  END.