UNEB Sets Deadline for Submission of S.4 Continuous Assessments

As the academic year progresses, educational institutions in Uganda are gearing up for a critical phase: the submission of final continuous assessments for Senior Four learners. Uneb, the Uganda National Examinations Board, has set a comprehensive timeline for schools across the nation to adhere to, ensuring the smooth conduct of examinations and the accurate assessment of student performance.

Submission Deadline and Requirements

Uneb’s Executive Director, Mr Daniel Odongo, recently announced at the Uganda Media Centre that all schools must submit their candidates’ results between June 4 and October 4. This submission encompasses various aspects of student evaluation:

• Term One and Term Two Subject Achievements: Schools are mandated to submit learners’ subject achievements for both terms of Senior Four.
• Integration Activities Scores: Scores for integration activities spanning five terms, from Senior Three to Senior Four, are to be included.
• Senior Three and Senior Four Projects: The projects completed during these two academic years are also required for submission.

Process and Consequences of Delay

Submission is to be conducted electronically through the Uneb portal. Mr Odongo emphasized that timely submission is crucial, as schools failing to meet the deadline will face consequences. Any submissions after June 4 will incur a surcharge, the exact amount of which is yet to be determined.

Ensuring Comprehensive Assessment

To maintain the integrity of the assessment process, Uneb has issued strict guidelines. Schools admitting learners from other institutions must obtain the coursework assessment records of these students. Failure to provide these records will result in the learners being ineligible for grading.

Weightage and Reporting

Continuous assessment marks will contribute 20 percent to the final end-of-cycle assessment. Uneb assures that these marks will be separately reported on the certificates, acknowledging their significance in reflecting students’ overall performance.

Examination Structure and Registration

In a departure from previous years, Uneb is organizing four sets of examinations:

1. Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE)
2. Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE): Both under the old and new curriculum.
3. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)

This year marks the first administration of the UCE examination based on the new lower secondary curriculum, alongside the UCE-transitional examination for those under the old curriculum.

Transitional Examination and Registration Fees

The UCE-transitional examination targets specific groups:

• Students who sat for UCE in 2023 or earlier and seek grade enhancement.
• Those who registered for UCE in 2023 or earlier but did not sit.
• Individuals whose 2023 results were canceled.
• Candidates who failed to register previously.

Notably, failure to participate in the transitional examinations this year will necessitate a restart in Senior One under the new lower secondary curriculum.

Compliance and Financial Obligations

Normal registration for all candidates concludes on May 31. The government undertakes the registration fee for candidates sponsored under the Universal Primary Education and Universal Secondary Education programs. Private candidates and those not covered by the government sponsorship are required to pay registration fees as per Uneb’s fee structure.

Vigilance Against Unlawful Practices

Uneb warns heads of schools against imposing additional registration fees and labeling them as Uneb fees. Any violation of this directive carries severe penalties, including hefty fines or imprisonment.

As educational institutions navigate the complexities of assessment and examination management, adherence to Uneb’s guidelines ensures fairness and transparency in evaluating student achievements. By upholding these standards, Uganda’s education system continues its journey towards excellence and equity.