The Cameroon General Certificate of Education, GCE Board has started grading answer sheets for the 2025 exams, with officials urging examiners to maintain integrity and offer constructive feedback.
GCE board directors have gathered to discuss and adopt a marking session for the 2025 exams. Over 9,000 teachers will assess more than two million scripts from 213,378 candidates across 15 centers, while 4,000 support staff assists in the process. The gathering, which took place at the Bilingual Grammar School in Buea in the Fako Division of the South West Region, brought in the GCE Board Chairman, Prof. Ivo Leke Tambo, who emphasized the importance of respectful criticism. “The GCE Board will always be open to all types of criticism because it is criticism that makes the system strong.
But please, do so humbly and respectfully,” he said. He also addressed past payment delays, blaming them on the socio-political crisis in the Anglophone regions. Gilbert Acha Nkwenti, representing the South West Governor, commended the examiners for their dedication. He called for strict adherence to marking guidelines and vigilance against malpractice. “The nation is looking up to you,” he said, urging them to ensure the exams remain credible. He also reminded them to stay alert for their safety during the two-week exercise.
This year’s exams saw 17,021 more candidates than in 2024, reflecting growing participation and careful looks. Meanwhile, final year candidates await their results, filled with stress and panic as they anxiously anticipate their academic futures.
