Minister of Education congratulates high school students on the end of their exams

QNA – Doha:

Minister of Education and Higher Education, H E Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulwahed Al Hammadi (pictured) congratulated yesterday the students of the secondary certificate on finishing their exams for the academic year 2019/2020 amid unprecedented health condition that affected the entire world.

His Excellency addressed the students on this occasion, stressing that they have given an example in resilience and responsibility.

“By taking the exams amid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, you have demonstrated your firm belief in the importance of learning and steadily moving forward towards building your future,” H E the Minister said adding that they have gone through difficulties with their heads held high.

His Excellency the Minister extended thanks to the school leaders, teachers and administrative officials at the Ministry, noting that these exams would not have been given successfully without their full commitment to their duties towards students and the educational process. 

A total of 11,500 students have completed the final examination of the secondary certificate for the academic year 2019/2020, which lasted for two weeks since June 1.    Male and female students appeared for the tests at 149 centers, and were observed by about 6,100 employees, including committees employees. 

It is worth noting that the secondary school certificate control centers are at Sumaya and Hafsa schools for girls, where marking works are being carried out, besides monitoring, estimating grades and reviewing them to ensure that each student gets the accurate degree. After the completion of all these works, the results  will be announced through the Ministry’s website after the approval of H E the Minister of Education and Higher Education. Certificates will also be received in schools, and students will be informed of the date by a text message.