-by Kimberly Giddings

Minister Sonia Parag says the NGSE results are the best ever, with more pupils passing all four subjects this year. She says the historic results reflect years of strategic investment in the country’s education system.

The Caribbean Examinations Council, which sets and marks the examination, reported improvements in each of the four subjects. English recorded a pass rate of 73 per cent, up from 69.25 per cent last year.Social Studies increased from 64.77 per cent to 65.28 per cent. Science from 63.7 per cent to 65.38 per cent, while Mathematics recorded one of the biggest improvements, climbing from 55.51 per cent to 59.8 per cent. 

Education Minister Sonia Parag described the results as unprecedented. But this is the best result that has ever been recorded in our country’s history that you’re experiencing here today. 

“In fact, yesterday when we received the results from CXC, we asked to compare our performance with that of other territories across the region with similar type of assessments. And I am proud to say that Guyana’s results have exceeded the regional benchmark. This year’s highest standardised scores were 122.917 in Mathematics, 120.031 in English, 121.653 in Social Studies, and 119.919 in Science. The highest overall standardised score achieved was a perfect 484.52 per cent. So while these historic results are certainly cause for celebration, and they are, they are not at all a surprise,” she said. “They are the outcome of deliberate planning, sustained investment, and the collective efforts of our teachers, of our parents, of our education officers, of our school leaders, of our students, and the government of Guyana. They demonstrate that when we invest consistently in our children, we see meaningful improvements in learning outcomes.”

While celebrating the country’s strongest NGSA performance on record, Minister Parag reminded students that the examination is only one milestone in their academic journey.She urged those who may not have received their first choice school to remain focused, stressing that success is not determined by school placement, but by hard work, discipline, and perseverance.