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Flexible Open and Distance Education 2024 FODE Application Info

The PNG government and Education Department realised that there is a need to focus on Flexible, Open and Distance Education. This realisation comes at the back of unprecedented growth in the number of students leaving school are Grades 8, 10 and 12 as a result of the Free Education Policy.

If you are a student wanting to upgrade your marks or continue your education with FODE, you'll find this article useful. We have compiled the information from the FODE website and the latest articles to give you the best head-start.

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What is Flexible, Open and Distance Education

The National Education Department recognises that distance education is an important means to deliver education.

Flexible, Open and Distance Education (FODE) is mandated to offer a distance learning pathway as an integral part of the National Education System.

FODE is a School at home, where students study the same primary and secondary education curriculum in their own time, in their own homes, and at their own pace.

FODE is ideally:

the alternative choice for students who decide to study at home, in an open and flexible environment.
for continuing education for students who for various reasons cannot continue their education in the mainstream school system.
the second chance education for the upgrading of grades/results of their grades 10 and 12 certificates

Why the emphasis on flexible, open and distance education

The number of students dropping out of primary and secondary schools is alarming (link here). The PNG govt through the Education Ministry and the National Education Department have seen that the best way to address the problem is through FODE.

Here is what the new Education Minister said about the FODE enrolment…

‘A team from the Education Department is working on a plan to have all school leavers absorbed into the [FODE] system….this is so we can reduce the number of student dropouts doing nothing out there.’ Jimmy Uguro, MP

Who is eligible for FODE

FODE students can be school leavers, disabled people, employed or unemployed, teenagers or adult, single or married. Anyone who wishes to improve his/her education can study at FODE.

Students studying at FODE are classified as either Full Correspondence (FC) students or Upgrader Students (US).

FC – FODE students who are studying ALL the courses from Grades 7 – 12

·US – students who are upgrading marks for certain courses at FODE

FODE Application form 2024

The FODE study centres open in February of every year. If you are trying to get the FODE application form for 2024, check out your nearest study centre. The FODE staff are always helpful, they’ll help you out.

It is perhaps important to note that you visit your FODE centre to get the latest information. The support staff and professional staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have in regard to the:

FODE application forms,
enrolment info for FC and US,0
starting dates,
entry test and
fees.

For those in Port Moresby and Central Province, visit the FODE centre near the Australian High Commission, Waigani.

How to enrol at FODE

FODE enrolment points include the 22 Provincial Centres, located in the main towns. The FODE Provincial Centre or FODE Study Centre nearest to you administers the entry test, PET. The entry test measures the English and Mathematical ability level of new students who wish to continue their education FODE. If you are in Lae, check out DODL- Unitech, or in Port Moresby, UPNG Open Campus.

Here is how to enrol at a FODE:

Discuss your intention to study with FODE Support Staff at the provincial FODE centres (recommended).
All the students enrolling for the first time with FODE must do the Pre-Enrolment Test (PET).
Pay a compulsory entry test fee of K50 into the FODE account.
Sit for the English and Mathematics entry test.
You answer sheets will be corrected at the provincial marking centre.
Check the entry test result at your FODE centre.
If you pass the test, you may enrol at FODE. If you fail, you will re-sit the entry test at a later time.

Some centres are charging a K75 entry test fee. To avoid any inconveniences, it is recommended that all *new* students contact their FODE centres.

PNG FODE Approved Course Programs

For Grades 7 and 8, you are required to do all six (6) subjects.

For Grades 9 and 10, you must complete five (5) subjects and one (1) optional to be certified. Business Studies and Design & Technology Computing are optional.

For Grade 11 and 12: the subjects are in line with the Upper Secondary Approved Matriculation and align with the courses offered in conventional secondary schools throughout the country.

2023 FODE application for Grade 11 and 12 subjects

Note: From the above three subject streams, the selection of Option One is based on the PET test result placement criteria.

Important: For newly enrolled students and continuing students who are FODE, please download the detailed subject and study outline for Grades 7 & 8, 9 & 10 and 11 & 12.

FODE Education Strategic Direction

Vision

“Papua New Guineans have grade 12 equivalency education and certification through flexible open distance education”

Mission

“Pursuing quality national education through flexible open distance education (FODE) by harnessing all appropriate and affordable technologies”

New Ireland Mean Rating Index (MRI)

Dr Malpo also touched on the need to improve the provinces Mean Rating Index (MRI) which is the performance average of students per school.

“ We must aspire to give our best to each individual student if we are to see an improvement in our MRI’s. And the MRI’s have a correlation with the quality of teachers we have in our schools.

We need qualified teachers and we must endeavour to get all teachers to Bachelor level,” said Dr Malpo.

Flexible Open Distant Education ( FODE)

The need for the introduction of more Flexible Open Distant Education ( FODE) into the province was also discussed. With the Educationists stating that just because a student does not do well through the normal education system does not mean that they are failures.

Work on the setting up of the New Ireland University and Namatanai Technical college also continues.

Taking in the issues and suggestions by the Education team Governor Sir J relayed that while the New Ireland Government could not fix all the dilemma’s faced by the Education sector it could intervene in areas that are within the policy framework.

He said his Government through the subsidy division has been actively allocating funds directly to schools and has separate funding specifically for the upskilling of teachers who wish to pursue higher degrees and encouraged them to utilize the program.

For infrastructure development he made particular emphasis on the West Coast Kulube was picked to have a new high school built. He encouraged the Education Division to think new when it came to the construction of the school.

Separate meetings will be conducted to discuss more on the rollout of Education infrastructure in the province.

Governor’s School of Excellence

The Governor’s School of Excellence located at the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) International School is another positive outcome of Government policy.

With a number of students selected through the policy getting high grades last year.

Sir J thanked the Education Division representatives for taking time to really take stock of the current status of Education in the province, outlining areas of weakness and offering constructive solutions to improve the sector.

“ We cannot solve all the problems but we must adjust our priorities. We all have our good and bad sides, we just need to choose and create a balance to move forward,” said Sir J.

New Ireland Education Students Population

According to New Ireland Education, it operates 560 schools. With a school a population of over 59, 765 and 2,160 teachers. The Province has improved its effort to deliver quality education across all sectors of education.

In 2019 grade 10s and 12s placed New Ireland in the Top 5 amongst other secondary schools in the country. NIP overall mean average index was 10 behind Pom, East New Britain and East Sepik.

In 2020 the Covid pandemic contributed to almost 2 months of out of class time for all students in schools. The lost times were catered for through rearranged timetabling and extra classes in most of the examinable grades ( 8,10,12). According to results for performance in examinations for grade 8, the cut-off mark was 75 out of 150. The highest score was 146/150. For Grade 10 the MRI was 77%. All high schools moved up by 1 point. Lihir Secondary school came 10th in the country.

Source: New Ireland Provincial Govt Media Unit

Bostwana PSLE, JCE and BGCSE Exam Results 2023

Examination results for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), Junior Certificate Examination (JCE) and Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Examination (BGCSE) are available online.

The release of results is communicated each and every year through various media.

Latest update January 2023: The JCE (and PLSE) results for 2023 are out. Click here to find out how to download your JCE results online and check the results via SMS.

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Latest update on PSLE, JCE and BGCSE Exam Results

Here, you'll find the latest news and updates on PSLE, JCE and BGCSE Examination dates and Results that we collect from newspapers and the Botswana govt website news page.

How to check Bostwana PSLE, JCE and BGCSE Exam Results?

Students can be accessed the Bostwana PSLE, JCE and BGCSE Exam Results via SMS or online.

A) Text message (SMS)

For BGCSE:

Compose a text message (SMS) comprising; Center number, candidate number, candidate surname (include space between the parameters) and send SMS to 16688. Example: BW500 0001 Moithuti

For JCE:

Compose a text message (SMS) comprising; Examination level, Center number, candidate number, candidate surname (include space between the parameters) and send SMS to 16688. Example: JCE JC0500 0001 Moithuti

For PSLE:

Compose a text message (SMS) comprising of; Examination level, Center number, candidate number, candidate surname (include space between the parameters) and send SMS to 16688. Example: PSLE PS0500 0001 Moithuti.

B) Botswana Examinations Council website

Log in to www.bec.co.bw
Indicate examination
Indicate Year
Enter Center number
Enter Candidate number
Enter Candidate surname
Click "show results"

How to get PLSE results 2023

1. Individual Candidates: Candidates will be able to access the results through the BEC Website www.bec.co.bw as well as through the SMS line 16688 across all mobile networks.

2. Distribution to Centres: The results will be distributed to the Regional Offices and to the Centres through courier services.

3. Distribution to Regional Offices: Regional Offices will access the results reports through the Malepa system as well as CDs which will be delivered through courier services.

When Does Edexcel Results Come Out: GCSE Results Day 2023

GCSE results day is an eagerly awaited event for students who have completed their exams and are anxious to know their grades. If you are a GCSE student waiting for your Edexcel results in 2023, this article will provide you with important information regarding when the results will be released and how you can collect them.

GCSE Results Day 2023

This year, the GCSE results for Edexcel exams will be released on Thursday, 24 August 2023.

It's essential to mark this date in your calendar so that you can be prepared to collect your results and celebrate your achievements.

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Collecting Your Results

On results day, you can collect your GCSE results from your school. However, it's important to note that some schools may choose to post the results or send them digitally, so it's crucial to check with your teachers to confirm the collection method.

If you are collecting your results from your school, your teachers will inform you about the opening time and the specific classroom where you can collect your results.

Remember that the opening times may vary from school to school, so don't assume that your school will open at the same time as your friends' schools.

Understanding GCSE Grades

To interpret your GCSE grades accurately, it's essential to understand the grading system.

Here is a breakdown of the Edexcel GCSE grades and their corresponding equivalents:

9: High A*
8: Low A* or high A grade
7: Low A grade
6: High B grade
5: Low B or high C grade
4: Low C grade
3: D or high E grade
2: Low E or high F grade
1: Low F or G grade
U: Ungraded

Note that the previous C grade has been replaced with grades 5 and 4, both of which are considered a pass. Grade 4 is a standard pass, while grade 5 is known as a strong pass.

Receiving Your GCSE Certificates

It's important to understand that the GCSE results you will receive in August are provisional and indicate your provisional grades.

Your final grades will be shown on your GCSE certificates, which are crucial for providing proof to universities and employers.

If you believe that there has been a mistake in your grades, you have the option to make an appeal. You can request a remark of your papers or a clerical check to ensure accuracy.

Your GCSE certificates will be sent to your school by the exam board approximately 3 months after results day.

Your school will inform you when the certificates are ready for collection. You can either visit the school to pick them up or arrange for the school to post them to you. Remember that schools are required to keep your certificates for 12 months after receiving them, so there's no need to worry if you can't collect them immediately.

Importance of Your GCSE Certificates

It's crucial to keep your GCSE certificates safe, as you may need to present them to universities or employers.

In case you lose a certificate, you can order a replacement called a "certified statement of results" from your exam board.

Please note that there may be a cost associated with ordering this replacement.

When Does Edexcel Results Come Out: GCSE Results Day 2023

FAQs (GCSE Results 2023)

1. When is GCSE results day 2023?

Answer: GCSE results for 2023 will be released on Thursday, 24 August 2023.

2. How can I collect my GCSE results?

Answer: You can collect your GCSE results from your school. However, some schools may choose to post or send them digitally, so it's important to check with your teachers for the collection method.

3. What should I bring with me on results day?

Answer: Consider bringing a fully charged mobile phone, photo ID, a bottle of water, a trusted adult for support, and a pen and paper to write down any information.

4. What if I'm on holiday on results day?

Answer: If you are unable to collect your results in person due to being on holiday or other reasons, you can arrange in advance for your school to send your results to you via email or post. Contact your school to discuss the process and requirements.

5. Can someone else collect my results on my behalf?

Answer: In some cases, you can nominate someone else to collect your results on your behalf. They will usually need to sign a letter and provide photo ID. Confirm the rules and procedures with your school regarding this option.

6. When will I receive my GCSE certificates?

Answer: GCSE results slips and certificates are not the same. The provisional grades are shown on the results slips you'll receive in August. The final grades, indicated on the certificates, will be sent to your school by the exam board approximately three months after results day. Your school will inform you when they are ready for collection or can arrange to have them posted to you.

7. What if I need to appeal my grades?

Answer: If you believe there has been a mistake in your grades, you can make an appeal. This may involve requesting a remark or a clerical check. Refer to the provided guide or consult with your school for more information on the appeals process.