Sanctioned GCE candidates deny exam malpractice allegations
By Vera Fon
Some of the candidates who were sanctioned by the General Certificate of Education board, GCE, for examination malpractices during the 2022-2023 session have denied any involvement in the act.
“When the GCE results came out, I did not hear my name or see in the PDF, I was sure I had failed but I was shocked when I went to collect my slip and I saw a three-year ban. This came as a surprise to me because I know I wrote so well and no invigilator came to me to complain or even sign on my paper,” one of the sanctioned students explained.
Another in frustration stated: “I was given a one-year ban. I do not know how it happened because throughout the exams, I did nothing wrong. No invigilator even complained about me. I am so confused, I do not know what happened.”
“This my daughter is very intelligent. I cannot imagine what will happen to her after three years. I do not know whether they want her to go and get married or what. All her dreams will be shattered,” a parent lamented.
It was revealed by state media CRTV, on August 7, 2023, that 693 candidates were caught with pre-prepared material, 994 were accused of collusion, 189 had cellphones, 6 were accused of script substitution, 8 for impersonation and 1 for violence.
The sanctions range from 1-3 years.
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