Students from 2012 who dropped out of school after Form 6, as they did not attain the qualifying marks for form 7, will now be permitted into Year 13 or Form 7.
Permanent Secretary for Education Dr Brij Lal said with the removal of policies and regulations for entry into Year 13 or Form 7 now in place, opportunities are being opened up.
When Fijivillage questioned Dr Lal on how schools will accommodate additional students in cases where there are more streams of Form 6 compared to Form 7, he said schools need to get in touch with him if there are space issues.
Dr Lal said he has not received a call regarding the issue so far.
As of yesterday Minister for Education Filipe Bole announced that any student who passes Year 12 or Form 6 is to be allowed to continue with their Form 7 education.
The Minister said school Principals and school managements are to take heed of the announcement and not turn away students because they did not attain the 250 or 230 marks which are usually the entry marks into Year 13 or form seven.
He said the decision behind the announcement is to allow students to freely continue their secondary education.
Story by: Gwen Mc Goon
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Students who dropped out of school after form 6 will be permitted into form 7
By fijivillage.com
21/01/2014 17:01
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