By Peter Kollie| Correspondent
Zorzor, Lofa County –Thursday, May 01, 2025-Ninth-grade students across Zorzor District have successfully completed the 2025 Liberia Junior High School Certificate Examination (LJHSCE), a significant step toward their academic journey.
The exams, administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Liberia, officially began the 2025 national testing cycle on April 28, 2025. The LJHSCE serves as a major milestone for junior high students transitioning to senior secondary education.
Several students who sat the exams expressed mixed feelings following the completion of their tests, particularly regarding the science paper.
Kebeh Goovi, a student of Zorzor Christian Academy, said she felt good after completing the exams but found the science essay section challenging. “We were only taught in class, but there was no extra study or tutorial for us,” she explained. Despite that, she acknowledged her teachers’ efforts in preparing her for the exams by explaining the structure and approach to answering questions. Kebeh encouraged future candidates to remain committed and focused in their studies.
Student Mawa Kamara of Faith Academy School described the exams as easy, particularly in subjects like Mathematics and History. However, she also noted difficulty in the science essay. “We had special review sessions during the week to prepare us for the exams,” she said. Kamara emphasized the importance of the LJHSCE, adding, “It’s a national exam. If I pass and get my certificate, I can represent myself anywhere.”
Yassah Kpadeh of Zorzor Central High School also expressed happiness after writing her exams. She said while most parts of the test were manageable, science—especially the essay—was difficult. “I liked the History questions because they were simple for me,” she noted. Yassah said she prepared by attending weekly tutorials organized by her school and studying past questions provided by her teachers. However, she pointed out challenges in learning English due to the irregular presence of their English teacher.
“The exam is important because if I pass and get my certificate, it can help me get a job in the future,” she added.
WAEC Liberia reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining fairness and transparency throughout the examination process to ensure every student is evaluated on merit.
Edited: Jesefu Morris Keita| Editor-In- Chief
