The North West Department of Education sounded ready to host the Preliminary Examinations for the 2025 academic year
The North West Department of Education led the commence of the 2025 preliminary examinations, which began on Monday, 25 August 2025 and expected to concluded on Thursday, 25 September 2025. The preliminary examinations will run for five weeks
A total of 43,719 candidates across the province are sitting for the exams. This includes 41, 924 full-time candidates and 1,795 part-time candidates who began with a three-hour Information Technology paper followed by Home Language Paper 1.
The Department has made extensive preparations to support learners ahead of the exams. During the recent winter camps, significant efforts were invested in bridging content gaps and providing targeted academic support to ensure candidates are well-prepared for this crucial stage of their examinations.
MEC for Education in the North West Province, Viola Motsumi, conveys her well-wishes to the candidates.
“We have full confidence in our candidates as they take this important step towards their preliminary exams. We urge them to approach the exam room with focus and determination, knowing that their hard work and commitment will yield positive results that will lead us toward the 95 per cent pass mark we set for year-end.
“We also call on parents, guardians and communities to create a supportive environment for candidates to refrain from any activities that may disrupt examinations”, says Motsumi.
The Department emphasises that communities play a vital role in ensuring a smooth examination process by being accommodating and supportive of learners throughout this period. We welcome communities to report any incidents that may threaten the smooth flow of exams.
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Updated: September 2025
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