As exit examinations approach, private technical students in N’Zérékoré march peacefully to demand delayed examination transcripts caused by registration issues on the ParcoursPro platform, raising urgent concerns about their ability to sit exams after three years of study.
Tensions ran high in N’Zérékoré on Tuesday as students from private technical and vocational training schools took to the streets, demanding their examination transcripts (PV) just hours before their exit examinations were due to commence. The protest, which was largely peaceful, began at the Félix Roland Moumié high school and progressed to the governorate and prefecture, highlighting the urgency of the students’ situation. Many of them are candidates for the end-of-cycle diploma, and their ability to sit for the exams hinges on obtaining these crucial documents.
Frustration among the students is palpable. Many reported being denied their PVs due to issues related to their registration on the ParcoursPro platform, the official digital tool for managing examinations in technical education. Jeanne Tonhon Haba, a student at the NaKo Diabaté Institute, expressed her despair: “Since the beginning of the year, we hoped to take the exams under good conditions. But today, just hours before the tests, only 19 students out of 49 in our institution have received their PV. The other 30, including myself, are still waiting. After three years of study, I cannot remain without taking the exams. It’s unacceptable.”
The students were not alone in their plight. The president of the coordination of private technical education students appealed directly to the regional authorities, expressing the anxiety shared among his peers: “We are holding this march so that we are heard by the highest authorities. We want to know if we will be allowed to take the exams or not. When will you resolve this situation when the first tests start tomorrow? We want to be candidates for the exit exam after three years of study.” Such sentiments reflect a broader concern regarding educational governance and student rights—a recurring theme seen in protests among students globally.
Local officials, including the prefect of N’Zérékoré and the regional inspector of technical education, engaged with the demonstrators amid rising tensions. Alassane Diami Diallo, the regional inspector, attempted to calm the situation, assuring the students that their files were being processed and that they would be able to participate in their examinations. “We are aware of your concerns and are doing everything to resolve them. Stay calm, your files are being processed. You will be able to take your exams,” he stated, attempting to alleviate the urgent anxiety felt by the protesting students.
This incident in N’Zérékoré echoes similar situations elsewhere, where administrative issues have threatened students’ rights to education. For instance, in Ghana, the National Union of Ghana Students recently threatened nationwide protests against the West African Examinations Council. They condemned the unfair withholding of results from students, tackling systemic issues that lead to widespread injustice. Additionally, a significant number of students in Sierra Leone are at risk of missing out on their examinations due to oversight in administrative processes. These patterns underscore an urgent need for educational institutions across the continent to mitigate administrative barriers and address student grievances promptly.
As the situation in N’Zérékoré unfolds, the education authorities must prioritise ensuring that all students are able to participate in their scheduled exams without further complications. The peaceful nature of the protest is a testament to the students’ desire for resolution rather than conflict, and with their futures hanging in the balance, swift action is essential to restore confidence in the examination process.
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- https://guineenews.org/2025/06/10/nzerekore-les-etudiants-du-prive-en-formation-professionnelle-manifestent-pour-reclamer-leur-pv-dexamen-a-la-veille-des-epreuves/ – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://guineenews.org/2025/06/10/nzerekore-les-etudiants-du-prive-en-formation-professionnelle-manifestent-pour-reclamer-leur-pv-dexamen-a-la-veille-des-epreuves/ – On the eve of the commencement of exit exams, a tense situation unfolded in Nzérékoré on Tuesday. Several students from private technical and vocational training schools organised a peaceful march to demand their examination transcripts (PV), a prerequisite for accessing the exam halls. The protesters, mostly candidates for the end-of-cycle diploma, first gathered within the premises of the Félix Roland Moumié high school before proceeding to the governorate and then the prefecture. Their demand was the urgent issuance of their PVs, without which they would be unable to sit for the exams. According to information gathered on-site, many students were denied their PVs due to the use of documents deemed non-compliant during their registration on the ParcoursPro platform, a digital tool dedicated to managing exams in technical education. Jeanne Tonhon Haba, a student at the NaKo Diabaté Institute, expressed her dismay: “Since the beginning of the year, we hoped to take the exams under good conditions. But today, just hours before the tests, only 19 students out of 49 in our institution have received their PV. The other 30, including myself, are still waiting. After three years of study, I cannot remain without taking the exams. It’s unacceptable.” On the other hand, the president of the coordination of students from private technical education schools addressed the regional authorities: “We are holding this march so that we are heard by the highest authorities. We want to know if we will be allowed to take the exams or not. When will you resolve this situation when the first tests start tomorrow? We want to be candidates for the exit exam after three years of study.” Facing growing pressure, local authorities, notably the prefect of Nzérékoré and the regional inspector of technical education, met with the protesters. Alassane Diami Diallo, the regional inspector of supervision, attempted to reassure the students: “We are aware of your concerns and are doing everything to resolve them. Stay calm, your files are being processed. You will be able to take your exams.” The demonstration took place peacefully, under the surveillance of law enforcement. No incidents were reported. For this 2025 session, the forest region records a total of 1,727 candidates, including 830 girls, distributed across seven exam centres.
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