The Department of Education has informed students and parents that the certificates for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students, grade 12 and grade 10, have been received by the Department.

The Secretary of Education Dr Uke Kombra stated that the STEM certificates have already been sent to the respective National Schools of Excellence to be given to the students.

The certificates for grades 12 and 10 are being sorted out for distribution to the provinces this week.

Meanwhile, the certificates for grade 8 students are being processed before being sent out to the provinces and distributed to the students.

Provinces have been advised to use the attainment certificates and the selection list for confirmation and enrolment in grade 9 while waiting to receive their certificates.

Furthermore, the Department of Education remains committed to the integrity of the national examination system and thanks the public for their patience as the department finalizes the distribution of these important certificates for all the students.