Stiff Competition for Top Uganda Schools

The country's top secondary schools have raised their cut-off points for new students following the 2012 Primary Leaving Examination results.

Uganda: Top Schools Likely to Hike Cut-Off Points

New Vision, 22 January 2013

Students joining Senior One will face stiff competition for the limited vacancies in the top secondary schools in the country. read more »

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Uganda: PLE - the Top 3,000 Schools

The Observer, 22 January 2013

With all its 108 pupils passing in first division, Hillside Primary School in Wakiso leads a group of 18 schools with 100 per cent first grades in the 2012 Primary Leaving ... read more »
Uganda: School Heads to Blame for Drop-Outs - Exam Board Chief

New Vision, 22 January 2013

Head teachers should be held accountable for the school drop-outs according to the Uganda National Examinations Board chairman, Fagil Mandy. read more »

Uganda: Masaka, Mbarara Top Exam Results List

New Vision, 22 January 2013

Municipalities of Masaka and Mbarara have topped this year's Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) with the highest number of candidates passing in Division One. read more »
Uganda: MP Tells UNEB to Release Results in Categories

The Independent, 22 January 2013

Kalungu County West Member of Parliament Joseph Ssewungu Gonzaga has petitioned Uganda National Examination Board to start releasing Primary Leaving Exams and Uganda Certificate of ... read more »
Uganda: Primary Exam Results Out

New Vision, 21 January 2013

Education Minister Jessica Alupo Monday released the 2012 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results, showing a slight improvement in performance of candidates compared to 2011. read more »

Uganda Govt Moves to Curb High Drop Out Rate in Schools

The government of Uganda is considering the introduction of nursery section in the universal primary education programme to help curb the high rate of drop outs. Currently schools ... Read more »
- Uganda: Govt to Introduce Nursery Sections in UPE Schools
- Uganda: UPE - Staggering 71 Percent Drop-Out Rate So Far
Uganda Exam Board Issues Warning to Cheats

The National Examinations Board set new measures and tough penalties for any pupils found cheating, including blocking the candidates from resitting the exam. Read more »
- Uganda: National Examination Board Warns Schools on Cheating
- Uganda: PLE Starts Today