Has the Fate of the Brevet Exams Been Decided?
The minister indicated that she had sent a draft decree to the Cabinet requesting approval to cancel the official exams for the Brevet (middle school certificate) for this academic year and replace them with school exams. She noted that the draft had been forwarded to the State Shura Council in preparation for its presentation to the Cabinet.
The minister confirmed that the decision lies with the Cabinet, whether to approve the draft or not.
The minister called on the administration and candidates to continue their preparations for the exams, as they are the official means of assessment at the national level. She also mentioned that the curriculum development project will include the development of assessment and measurement methods based on competencies and competency-based evaluation.
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