OVER 41,000 GRADE 12 STUDENTS READY FOR WRITTEN EXPRESSION EXAM

THE Department of Education is fully prepared to conduct the 2026 Upper Secondary Grade 12 Written Expression Examination, scheduled to take place next week on Monday, 3rd August 2026.

A total of 41,149 students from 249 Secondary Schools and 7 National Schools of Excellence (NSoEs) across the country are expected to sit for the national examination.

In preparation for the exam, the Measurement Services Division (MSD) successfully dispatched all examination papers and related materials to all provinces and schools well in advance.

To allow students ample time to prepare, the Written Expression Exam resource booklets were officially distributed to students on Monday, 27th July 2026.

This one-week reading period gives students the opportunity to thoroughly study the provided materials, read the prompts, and plan their essays before the actual examination day.

The Secretary for Education, Dr. Uke Kombra, commended the Measurement Services Division, provincial education authorities, and school principals for ensuring the smooth and timely distribution of the exam materials.

“This examination is a critical milestone for our Grade 12 students as they prepare for their future academic journeys,” Dr. Kombra said.

“With the resource booklets now in their hands, I urge all students to utilize this week wisely, focus on their reading, and prepare thoroughly for Monday’s exam.”

Dr. Kombra also extended his best wishes to all the 41,149 candidates across Papua New Guinea, encouraging them to perform to the best of their abilities.