Africa-Press – Liberia. The Principal of the Ganta Methodist School, operating under the Global Methodist School System, has confirmed that the school collected Fifty United States Dollars from each student who failed the recent public exams, raising over Five Thousand Two Hundred United States Dollars in total.
This fee was collected from 104 students who did not successfully pass the exam.
In an exclusive interview with Front Page Africa(FPA) at his office, Rev. James Y. Korlorblee, the Principal of Ganta Methodist School, explained that the collection of this fee is intended to cover the cost of preparing diplomas and other official documents for students who must retake some subjects in which they were unsuccessful.
“We collected fifty dollars from 104 students out of the 120 who sat for the exam. Only 16 students successfully passed,” Rev. Korlorblee stated”.
He added that due to the low pass rate, the school conducted a modest graduation ceremony for the 16 successful students. Less than ten of these students participated in the ceremony held in Ganta Nimba County over the weekend.
This situation highlights the challenges facing students in this rural area, where examination results have been particularly poor this year.
The pressure to produce official certification for students who failed to graduate remains high and schools are seeking ways to manage this demand through fees.
Moreover, several private schools in Ganta have reportedly been charging high graduation fees, causing concerns among parents and stakeholders.
Despite these complaints, the County Education Officer (CEO), Francis G. Leagay, has not yet issued any public statement addressing the fee collections or the wider issues affecting student performance in the county.
Community members have expressed worry that these fees might be a financial burden on families already struggling with the costs of education.
The ow pass rates also raise questions about the quality of education and the support system available to students preparing for these critical exams.
As Nimba County faces these educational challenges, further investigation and dialogue involving the education authorities, school administrations, parents and students may be needed to ensure fair practices and promote academic success.
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