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Student Union Raises Alarm Over High Advanced Subsidiary Level Failure Rate

todayJanuary 20, 2026

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The Student Union of Namibia warned that 64% of learners failed to qualify for Advanced Subsidiary Level after a national pass rate of just 36%. The union blamed under-resourced schools, systemic collapse, and policy failures, while criticizing the exclusion of Grade 11 students from government-subsidized tertiary funding. They urged the Ministry of Education to act and warned of possible demonstrations next week. Angie Scholtz spoke with Minister Dr. Sanet Steenkamp on the issue.

 

 

Written by: Madeline

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