The Lagos State Examinations Board has called on private schools to submit Continuous Assessment Scores (CAS) of primary six pupils seeking admission into JSS1 classes of public secondary schools before the deadline on Friday, September 11.
Public Affairs Officer of the board, Mr Fatai Bakare stated that the CAS system will be used to conduct placement tests for pupils seeking admission into secondary schools. He added that the directive was given by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the process was still being developed to ensure a smooth process.
Mr Bakare who remarked that no new dates have been fixed for the (BECE) for JSS3 pupils also noted that Friday is the registration deadline for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for JSS3 pupils as well as the screening test for admission into JSS1 classes of the 16 Lagos State model colleges and upgraded schools.
The PRO urged the management of primary schools to disregard any information that did not emanate from the board, emphasizing that the modality and dates for the conduct of the examinations would be conveyed to schools as soon as necessary arrangements are concluded.
