PSLCE results

In June 2026, a total of 35 Standard Eight pupils – 18 girls and 17 boys – from Mangochi Orphan Education and Training (MOET) sat their Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations. As the name suggests, these are the final exams taken by primary school pupils in Malawi, and are used by the Ministry of Education to select candidates to progress onto secondary school.

This represented a rise in pupils taking the exam, up from 30 last year, as a result of growing enrolment, improved retention and strengthened academic support. We are pleased to confirm that all 35 MOET pupils passed the exam, representing 100% pass rate, which compares favourably with the 81% national pass rate (or 71% pass rate for those with special needs).

This year’s Standard Eight was very well-prepared. In the months leading up to June, pupils sat eight rigorous mock exams to boost their confidence and familiarity with the national exam. Teachers had noted a strong sense of discipline and determination amongst the learners, many of who had studied from early in the morning to late into the evening. 

In addition, MOET pupils continue to be inspired by the story of former MOET student Stelia Botha which we reported on in the FOMOE Blog in May. Stelia was awarded a prestigious scholarship and was the top scoring girl in the Mangochi District at PSLCE level. She will be starting her second year at secondary school in September, and has become a symbol of what is possible for MOET pupils, especially for girls striving to break barriers. 

An inspiring visit from Professor Moses Kwapata added to the children’s excitement and determination. He told pupils: “I have walked through many institutions, met thousands of students, and seen many futures unfold. And I want you to know something important – your future is just as bright as anyone’s in this world.”