📰 Rwanda’s Ministry of Education to Release 2024/2025 National Examination Results for P6 and S3
By THE LIGHT OF ENGINEERING News Desk
📅 Published: August 17, 2025
📌 Introduction
The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) has officially announced that the results of the 2024/2025 National Examinations for Primary Six (P6) and Senior Three (S3) will be released on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM (15h00).
This long-awaited event will be livestreamed on the official YouTube channel of the Ministry: 👉 @mineducmineduc.
For parents, students, and teachers across Rwanda, this moment is more than an academic announcement it’s a life-changing milestone.
📸 Image suggestion: Students leaving an exam center after final
🎓 Why These Exams Matter
The P6 and S3 examinations, administered by NESA (National Examination and School Inspection Authority), are among the most important milestones in Rwanda’s education journey:
✅ Primary Six (P6): Determines entry into lower secondary education.
✅ Senior Three (S3): Determines progression to upper secondary (A’Level) or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
https://primary.sdms.gov.rw/public/nationalExaminationResult.zul
These exams are gateways to the future. A good performance can mean a scholarship, entry into prestigious schools, or career-shaping opportunities.
📸 Image suggestion: A P6 student studying at night with a lamp—symbol of hope.
📢 What the Ministry Said
The official statement from MINEDUC reads:
> “The Ministry of Education is pleased to inform candidates, parents, and the general public that the results of the 2024/2025 national examinations for Primary Six (P6) and Senior Three (S3) will be released on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM.”
The Ministry also reminded the nation that the 2025/2026 academic year begins on September 8, 2025.
📸 Image suggestion: Screenshot of MINEDUC’s official announcement (like the one you shared)
🌍 National Reactions
Parents’ Voices
Across the country, families are waiting anxiously.
In Musanze, Jeanette Mukamana, a mother of a P6 candidate, shared:
> “My daughter keeps asking me about the results every night. At least now we know the date. Our hope is to see her continue to secondary school.”
In Kigali, Emmanuel, an S3 candidate, confessed:
> “I studied hard but I’m nervous. I dream of joining a science school, so I pray for good results.”
📸 Image suggestion: Parents waiting outside a school, sharing stories of their children’s efforts.
📊 Education as a National Priority
Rwanda views education as the backbone of development. The government has:
Invested in digital platforms (YouTube livestreaming is proof).
Expanded school infrastructure nationwide.
Focused on TVET education, ensuring every child has a pathway to success.
Dr. Valentine Uwamariya, Minister of Education, has previously stated:
> “National examinations are designed not just to measure performance but to guide learners into opportunities that match their abilities.”
📸 Image suggestion: A classroom in a rural district, showing inclusivity in education
📖 Lessons from Previous Years
In 2023/2024: More than 300,000 P6 candidates and 200,000 S3 candidates sat for exams.
Performance showed gender balance, with almost equal participation of boys and girls.
Rural schools recorded improvements thanks to school feeding programs.
📸 Image suggestion: A graph showing “increasing numbers of exam candidates year by year”
💻 The Digital Approach
This year’s results will be available:
Live on YouTube.
Later via SMS & online portals.
This digital-first approach shows Rwanda’s transition into a smart education system.
📸 Image suggestion: Students checking results on smartphones
🏫 After the Results: What Next?
P6 candidates will be placed into lower secondary schools.
S3 candidates will transition into either:
General secondary education
TVET (Technical and Vocational Schools)
Career guidance will follow, to ensure students choose wisely based on their strengths.
📸 Image suggestion: A student in a vocational training workshop (TVET)
🌟 School Year 2025/2026
The new academic year begins on September 8, 2025. Parents are advised to prepare:
- School fees
- Uniforms
Learning materials.
📸 Image suggestion: Pupils with new school uniforms on the first day of school.
🎤 Voices of Hope
Teachers also celebrate results day:
Claudine Mukarugwiza, teacher in Huye:
> “This is our proud moment too. We planted seeds of knowledge; now we wait for the harvest.”
Aline Uwase, S3 candidate:
> “I want to join a science-based school and later pursue engineering. These results are my ticket to the future.
📸 Image suggestion: A teacher guiding students in class, smiling proudly
🔑 Conclusion
The release of national exam results is more than an academic event—it is a moment of national reflection, hope, and pride.
On August 19, 2025, as thousands of families gather around radios, phones, and YouTube, the future of Rwanda’s young learners will unfold.
With the 2025/2026 school year starting on September 8, this is a season of new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and renewed determination for learners across Rwanda.
📸 Final Image suggestion: A sunrise over a Rwandan school, symbolizing a new academic year.
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