In a joint statement on Monday, July 7, the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) and National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) announced that the exams will be conducted in 1,595 centres across the country and will run until July 18, 2025.
This year's cohort comprises 149,134 Ordinary Level (O-Level) candidates and 106,364 Advanced Level (A-Level) candidates.
For the O-Level examinations, 82,412 girls and 66,722 boys are registered to sit their exams in 715 centres nationwide.
At the A-Level, 101,081 are school-based candidates, including 55,435 girls and 45,646 boys, while 5,283 are private candidates (3,382 girls and 1,901 boys). The exams will be conducted in 880 centres.
MINEDUC and NESA reaffirmed commitment to inclusive education, revealing that 459 O-Level and 323 A-Level candidates with disabilities will receive tailored support.
"This includes Braille and large-print exam papers, assistive devices, the use of scribes, and extended time allowance during examinations," the statement reads.
NESA, which is coordinating the exams, is a public institution under the Ministry of Education tasked with conducting assessments and ensuring school quality.
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