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BOTSWANA EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL 2021 BGCSE PRIVATE CENTRE EXAM VENUES
The information below shows the location of 2021 BGCSE Examination venues for BEC Private Candidates. Candidates MUST locate their exam venues well in time before the examinations start.
2021 JCE EXAM VENUES FOR BEC PRIVATE CANDIDATES
Candidates must take note of the following; 1. Locate their centres well in time before the examinations start 2. Bring their statement of entry at examination centres 3. Bring identity documents (Omang/Birth Certificates and Passport for Non-Citizens
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NOTICE TO OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2021 CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SECONDARY CHECKPOINT, IGCSE, GCE O’ LEVEL AND AS/A LEVEL EXAMINATIONS PRIVATE CANDIDATES
PUBLIC NOTICE - REVISED TIMETABLES FOR THE 2021 EXAMINATIONS (PSLE, JCE & BGCSE)
The public is informed that the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) has revised dates for the 2021 examinations for PSLE, JCE & BGCSE in line with the revised school calendar by Ministry of Basic Education (MoBE).
PRIVATE CANDIDATES REGISTRATION FOR THE OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER 2021 CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SECONDARY CHECKPOINT, IGCSE, GCE O’LEVEL AND AS/A LEVEL EXAMINATIONS
Botswana Examinations Council would like to inform prospective candidates that registration for the Cambridge International October 2021 Secondary Checkpoint and November 2021 IGCSE, GCE O’ level, AS/A Level examinations is open.
2021 PRIVATE REGISTRATION EXTENSION (LATE REGISTRATION)
The public is informed that the late registration for Primary Leaving School Examination (PSLE), Junior Certificate Examination (JCE) and the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) Examination will commence on 24 May 2021 and end on 30 June 2021.
ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) wishes to inform its stakeholders and the public that the 2021 PSLE, JCE and BGCSE registration and payment for private candidates can be done online. To be able to register and pay online, private candidates will require Internet access and sufficient network coverage. Payment can be made online with the aid of Orange Money, VISA Card (Debit or Credit), Master Card and through FNB Online banking, FNB Cellphone banking, FNB ATM with deposits, FNB App, and through FNB Branches.
2020 BOTSWANA GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (BGCSE) EXAMINATION RESULTS ARE RELEASED
2020 BOTSWANA GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (BGCSE) EXAMINATION RESULTS ARE RELEASED Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) has released the 2020 Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examination results. A total of 36 557 candidates wrote the 2020 examination showing a small increase in candidature compared to the 2019 cohort of 36 508. There were 15 297 (41.84%) male candidates and 21 260 (58.16%) female candidates.
PRIVATE CANDIDATES REGISTRATION FOR THE 2021 EXAMINATIONS
The general public is informed that the PSLE, JCE and BGCSE Private Candidates Registration has commenced. 1. PSLE registration will end on 26 February 2021. 2. JCE will Start on the 22 February and end 02 April 2021. 3. BGCSE registration will start on the 08 March 2021 to 30 April 2021. The public is informed and encouraged to register during the aforementioned dates as there will be NO LATE REGISTRATION.
2020 JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS (JCE) HAVE BEEN RELEASED
Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) has released the 2020 Junior Certificate Examination (JCE) Results. A total of 43 883 candidates sat for the examination showing an increase of about 7% in candidature compared to 41 048 candidates in 2019. There were 21 683 (49%) male candidates and 22 200 (51%) female candidates sitting for the 2020 Junior Certificate Examination.
PRIVATE CANDIDATES REGISTRATION FOR THE MAY/JUNE 2021 CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SECONDARY CHECKPOINT, IGCSE, GCE O’ LEVEL AND AS/A LEVEL EXAMINATIONS
Botswana Examinations Council would like to inform prospective candidates that registration for the Cambridge International May 2021 Secondary Checkpoint and June 2021 IGCSE, GCE O level, AS/A Level examinations is open
ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) wishes to inform its stakeholders and the public that the 2021 PSLE, JCE and BGCSE registration and payment for private candidates can be done online. To be able to register and pay online, private candidates will require Internet access and sufficient network coverage. Payment can be made online with the aid of Orange Money, VISA Card (Debit or Credit), Master Card and through FNB Online banking, FNB Cellphone banking, FNB ATM with deposits, FNB App, and through FNB Branches.
PRIVATE CANDIDATES REGISTRATION FOR THE 2021 EXAMINATIONS
The general public is informed that the PSLE, JCE and BGCSE Private Candidates Registration has commenced. 1. PSLE registration will end on 26 February 2021. 2. JCE will Start on the 22 February and end 02 April 2021. 3. BGCSE registration will start on the 08 March 2021 to 30 April 2021. The public is informed and encouraged to register during the aforementioned dates as there will be NO LATE REGISTRATION.
2020 PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATION (PSLE) RESULTS RELEASED
Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) has released the 2020 Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) results. A total of 46 063 (Forty Six Thousand and Sixty Three) candidates wrote the 2020 examination showing a decrease in candidature of 3.06% from the 2019 candidature of 47 518 (Forty Seven Thousand Five Hundred and Eighteen). The 2020 cohort had 22 762 females and 23 301 males. The female candidates outperformed their male counterparts in all subjects.
CALL FOR 2020 JCE EXAMINERS
The Botswana Examinations Council is pleased to inform the public that following the advice of the Presidential Covid-19 Task Force, a decision was taken to decentralise the 2020 marking such that, unlike in the previous years where marking was centralised at Gaborone, the exercise should take place in different COVID-19 zones across the country. The 2020 Examiners are not allowed to mark outside their COVID-19 zones. Therefore, all examiners are only appointed to mark in their respective COVID-19 zones as inter-zonal movement is not permitted during this time. The 2020 marking venues have been allocated as per the following COVID-19 zones: Junior Certificate Examinations (JCE) i.GREATER GABORONE ZONE Moral Education 2, Setswana 3, English 3, Mathematics 2, Integrated Science 2, General Science, Commerce and OP, Commerce & Accounting, ii. GREATER FRANCISTOWN ZONE Agriculture 2, Social Studies 2, Religious Education 2, Setswana 2, English 2 iii. MAUN ZONE French 1,2,3, Music1,2, English 4, Design & Technology, Commerce & OP 1,4, Commerce & Accounting 1,4, Agriculture 4, Home Economics 1, Physical Education 1. On the basis of the above, the 2020 Examinations potential examiners are encouraged to apply for marking vacancies within their COVID-19 zones. Closing date is 24th November, 2020. For further clarification, stakeholders and potential examiners are encouraged to contact the BEC Human Resources Department at the following numbers 3650889, 3650919, 3650798 or 3650923.
2020 BEC JCE PRIVATE CENTRES
CANDIDATES SHOULD: 1. Locate their centres well in time before the examinations start. 2. Bring their statement of entry at examination centres. 3. Bring identity documents (Omang or Passport for Non-citizens) 4. In areas where BEC does not have a centre, candidates are to sit their examinations at Botswana Open University venues (BOU).
COVID-19 Rules and Guidelines for Examination Centres
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) has developed rules and guidelines in order to mitigate the spread of the corona virus at examination centres during the administration of examinations. Examinations in themselves are sensitive, generate anxiety and stress especially during the time of a pandemic such as now. All those who handle examinations and are there to assist candidates should commit to facilitating access to examinations without compromising the health of others. It is against this background that all relevant stakeholders are implored to adhere to these guidelines.
Venues for 2020 Private Candidates
Good day, Kindly take note that venue for Tlokweng 2020 BGCSE Private candidates examinations has changed form UCCSA to Tsholofelong Catholic Church. Candidates should locate their venues well in time before the examinations start.
Venues for 2020 BGCSE Private candidates
Candidates should locate their venues well in time before the examinations start.
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