The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has rolled out new directives aimed at guiding schools on how to handle learners from the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) who intend to repeat Senior Four. This development follows a noticeable rise in requests from students eager to either retake the class or continue their academic journey after interruptions.
This decision comes in response to increasing numbers of candidates who completed Senior Three or sat for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations in 2024 and 2025 but found themselves unable to advance. Many of these learners are now seeking structured opportunities to complete their secondary education.
While addressing the matter from UNEB’s offices in Ntinda, Executive Director Dan Odongo stressed the importance of a well-organized reintegration process. He made it clear that schools have the green light to admit such learners, as long as they comply with the official requirements laid out by the Board.
According to the new guidelines, students repeating Senior Four must fully participate in classroom learning throughout 2026. Their academic progress will not only depend on final examinations but also on continuous school-based assessments conducted during the academic year.
These assessments will include key components such as Activities of Integration and Subject Achievement scores for the first two terms. Schools are required to carefully compile these records and submit them to UNEB within the designated timelines.
For learners resuming from Senior Three, the Board has maintained that their project work remains a critical part of their evaluation. These students must proceed with implementation, documentation, and final presentation of their projects, all of which will contribute to their overall assessment.
Odongo further emphasized that students should stick to the subject combinations they initially registered in Senior Three. Schools have also been reminded to strictly follow submission deadlines as communicated in UNEB’s earlier February circular to avoid complications.
Through these measures, UNEB aims to create a fair and structured system that supports CBC learners in completing their studies. School administrators seeking clarification or additional guidance have been advised to reach out to UNEB offices in Ntinda or Kyambogo, or use the Board’s official communication channels.
