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President Muizzu Vows to End Decline in Student Pass Rates, Starting with Primary Schools

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu declared 2025 as the year to tackle primary education challenges and reverse falling student pass rates, speaking on the inaugural "With the People" podcast. The Ministry of Education is expanding teacher training with the Maldives Qualification Authority, and the administration plans to implement 134 education projects during the year.

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  • We've begun to prioritize primary education, a focus previously overlooked. While results will take time, we anticipate visible progress annually. This year's goal is to halt the decline; next year, we'll aim for further improvement

    President Muizzu The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

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President Muizzu Vows to End Decline in Student Pass Rates, Starting with Primary Schools

from 58% to 46% Mathematics pass rate among primary students

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  • from 58% to 46% Mathematics pass rate among primary students The Standard Between 2015 and 2023, mathematics pass rates plummeted from 58% to 46%, Dhivehi language from 62% to 40%, while English language results stagnated at 54%.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • from 62% to 40% Dhivehi language pass rate among primary students The Standard Between 2015 and 2023, mathematics pass rates plummeted from 58% to 46%, Dhivehi language from 62% to 40%, while English language results stagnated at 54%.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • 54% English language pass rate among primary students The Standard Between 2015 and 2023, mathematics pass rates plummeted from 58% to 46%, Dhivehi language from 62% to 40%, while English language results stagnated at 54%.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

  • 134 projects Education projects planned for implementation The Standard Furthermore, the administration has unveiled plans to implement 134 education projects throughout the year.

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  • President Muizzu spoke on the inaugural episode of the "With the People" podcast. The Standard Speaking on his inaugural “With the People” podcast, the President underscored the pivotal role of education in nation-building and the formation of an enlightened citizenry.

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