The Frimpong-Manso Institute (FMI) has extended best wishes to candidates sitting for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), while cautioning against the rising incidence of examination malpractice.
In a Press Statement issued on May 2, the Institute noted that about 620,000 students are expected to sit for this year’s examination, describing the period as a critical turning point in their academic journey.
FMI said the basic level of education remains a crucial stage in shaping the future of learners, and underscored the need for government, parents, teachers and other stakeholders to create a conducive learning environment. This, it said, would enable all students, regardless of their socio-economic backgrounds or geographical locations, to succeed.
The Institute, however, expressed concern over what it described as the increasing normalisation of examination malpractices, warning that such acts undermine the credibility of Ghana’s education system and distort the true assessment of students’ performance.
It therefore called on invigilators, supervisors and security personnel to remain vigilant and deal decisively with any form of malpractice during the examination.
FMI further urged candidates to remain focused and confident throughout the examination period, and to resist any temptation to engage in dishonest practices.
The statement further encouraged candidates to uphold integrity and strive for success in their examinations.
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