02/23/2024
In Uganda, the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) is a critical exam that students take at the end of primary school to determine which students are eligible to continue their education in secondary school. If a student does not pass their PLE, they are required to repeat primary school.
PLE is administered by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) and assesses students' knowledge and understanding of the primary school curriculum. The PLE is similar to other national primary school leaving exams around the world, such as the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) in Singapore. However, in the United States, there is no direct equivalent to the PLE, as the U.S. education system does not have a national exam for primary school leaving.
The PLE consists of four subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Students who perform well on the PLE have a higher chance of gaining admission to good secondary schools, while those who score poorly may be limited in their options for further education.
The possible grades for the PLE range from Division 1 to Division 4, with Division 1 being the highest and Division 4 being the lowest. The grades are determined based on the total marks obtained by a student in the examination. Here is what each division means:
π Division 1: This is the highest grade and is awarded to students who score 90% or above.
π Division 2: This is awarded to students who score between 75% and 89%.
π Division 3: This is awarded to students who score between 60% and 74%.
π Division 4: This is the lowest grade and is awarded to students who score below 60%.
Overall, the PLE is a very important exam in Uganda, as it plays a significant role in shaping the educational and career opportunities available to students.
The PLE results of the first batch of our children at Shine Preparatory school are so pleasing β all the 13 children passed in division 2 at the 2023 PLE sitting!.
Yes, we are so proud of these GOOD results π―. We are proud of the children and wonderful teacher who made this possible!. Finally we are grateful to our donors
π« Luena Foundation and DonorSee
π Smva Trust
β Impact Global Mission, Dr. Appolinaire Bayoro Foundation
π€ Borderless World Volunteers
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