Results for the  2013 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) exams  were released yesterday indicating a slight improvement compared to  2012 . The results were released by Education Minister Dr Vincent Biruta.  

At least 21,618 candidates sat the exams in 2013 compared to 17,223 in 2012. Out of  these, 19,674 ( 91%)  qualified for a certificate compared to 15,664 who qualified in 2012. 

Ireene Nsengiyumva, the deputy director in charge of training at WDA, attributed the improved performance to the quality of students who enroll.

 "The improved performance is due to the improved selection criteria of students who sit the examinations. We closely  scrutinise those  who sit the examinations. One  must have sat O’Level examinations in order to qualify. Previously the requirements were not as strict ,” Nsengiyumva said.

Nsengiyumva said those who failed  will be allowed to sit this year’s examinations.

A total of 1,944 candidates did not qualify to get a certificate. To get a certificate a candidate must get nine points in theory and grade E in the practical exams.  WDA started  conducting TVET exams in 2011.

TTC results out

At the same event the results of the 3355 candidates who sat the Teachers Training Examinations were also released.

The students comprised of private and regular candidates.

 A statement signed by the University of Rwanda, College of Education Principal, Professor George Njoroge shows that the number of students who sat declined to  3355 from 6193 in 2012.