Puntland: 17,735-Student Sitting for 8th and 12th grade Test for 20/21 term.

Abdullahi Mohamed Hassan Minister of Education for the Puntland federal state has shared details on the 2020/21 annual exam which began today in Puntland region. The total number of students sitting for this year’s exam is said to be 17,735-Student total for both classes.

Minister Abdullahi cited the number of high School Students (12th grade) in this year’s exam stood at 5708-Student while the 8th grade are 12,027-Student according to Education Minister of Puntland federal member State.

“When we compare this year and previous years there is increase in number candidates students. For example number of girls have grown significantly from 8th and 12th grade, they are not less than boys. This because of increased public awareness ” said Education Minister of Puntland.

Abdullahi Mohamed Hassan, minister of education the Puntland region pointed out that the Somalia federal government ministry of education has reached a settlement with them on the dispute in the previous years over the annual exams ,issuance of certificates and foreign scholarships assessed by the examination body.

“Puntland has a separate curriculum that was merged in 2011/12.
The federal government, without our participation, said it had completed the curriculum development in the year 2018.
The curriculum issue and political differences have made us unable to take part in the exams. The new minister of education, who arrived in Garowe at the end of 2020, has rejected the Puntland student certificate, ”said Education Minister of Puntland state.