By Sallieu S. Kanu
Providence International Senior High School in Freetown has the best two candidates in the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), according to results released by the Ministry of Basic Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) on Monday.
The best candidates, Raymonda E. Mammah and Sahr Edward Fillie, from the Providence International Senior High School, sat for nine subjects and obtained eight A1s (excellent) and one B2 (very good). Their average grade/unit was 1.11 (excellent), according to the statement from MBSSE.
The Ministry of Education said, “The best performing school, Providence International Senior High School, had the results for 185 of its candidates released. All 185 candidates (100%) obtained a credit or better in a minimum of 5 subjects including English Language and Mathematics i.e., they all obtained the requirements for direct entry to a university undergraduate degree programme.”
Why Candidates from Providence Excel in Public Examinations
Paul Kamara is a retired teacher. He said that there are many reasons for the excellent performance of candidates from the school. He said that Providence International Senior High School has extended school hours. He said that lessons commence at 8:30 am and end at 3:30 pm daily at the school. He said that the seven-hour classes allow teachers to cover their subjects and make room for proper review of lessons.
Secondly, Kamara said the school promotional examinations and tests are more challenging than the external exams, which places students in a better position to excel in public examinations.
The retired teacher said that Providence International Senior High School gives regular assignments to students which build their capacities and promote hard work.
Kamara said that the school has qualified teachers and a conducive environment to promote effective teaching and learning. He said that the proprietor of the school, Mr Bangura has instituted a proper monitoring mechanism to ensure that standards are maintained in the school. He said with all of these, it is not surprising that the school excelled in 2023 WASSCE.