92,596 Grade 10 Students to Sit Written Expression Exam

92,596 Grade 10 Students to Sit Written Expression Exam

Papua New Guinea's Grade 10 students will tomorrow take part in the first national examination for 2026, with education authorities confirming that preparations have been completed nationwide.
A total of 92,596 candidates from 554 secondary and high schools, including approved private schools, are expected to sit the Written Expression Examination as part of their English assessment.
Secretary for Education Dr Uke Kombra announced that examination materials had already reached all provinces and were awaiting final distribution to schools.

The Department of Education, through its Measurement Services Division, has finalised logistics and administrative arrangements ahead of the examination.
The Written Expression Examination is a major assessment for Grade 10 students and contributes 30 per cent towards the final English subject score.
Education officials have emphasised the need for strict compliance with examination procedures to ensure the process remains secure and transparent.
Provincial education advisers, examination supervisors, inspectors, guidance officers, principals and school governing bodies have been directed to exercise caution in the handling and supervision of examination papers from storage through to the completion of the test.
Measures have also been put in place to assist students with special needs so they can participate under suitable conditions.
Dr Kombra encouraged students to approach the examination with confidence while calling on families and teachers to provide support during the examination period.
“All examination materials have been dispatched and received by the provinces, including National Capital District and Central Province, for distribution to schools,” Dr Kombra said.
“WEX is important as any other lower secondary certificate exams to be held in October, later this year.”

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