Education

Over 9,000 students begin Year 13 exams today

Apenisa Waqairadovu Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

October 27, 2025 7:20 am

Source: MOE / Facebook

A total of 9,020 students will sit the Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination starting today.

The exams will be held across 174 schools, including three new centres, Muaira Methodist College, Nakorotubu Secondary, and Ratu Simione Matanitobua College.

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro has extended his best wishes to all students ahead of the exams.

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