FMI Urges Integrity and Confidence as Over 620,000 Candidates Sit for 2026 BECE
As more than 620,000 candidates across Ghana begin the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) this week, the Frimpong-Manso Institute (FMI) has extended its goodwill to students while calling for discipline, integrity, and a supportive learning environment throughout the examination period.
In a statement ahead of the nationwide exercise, FMI described the BECE as a defining moment in the academic journey of young learners, noting that it represents a critical turning point that shapes their future educational and career paths.
“Students at the basic level are at the most fundamental crossroads in their academic lives,” the Institute emphasized, stressing the need for collective responsibility among government, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders to ensure candidates are adequately supported.
According to FMI, creating equitable learning conditions regardless of socio-economic background or location remains essential to helping students succeed.
The Institute, however, raised concern about the growing prevalence of examination malpractice, warning that the trend threatens the integrity of Ghana’s education system.
FMI cautioned that such acts not only undermine the credibility of assessment outcomes but also erode public confidence in academic institutions.
“Examination malpractices are gradually becoming the norm rather than the exception, and this must be addressed decisively,” the statement noted.
FMI therefore called on invigilators, supervisors, and security personnel stationed at various examination centres to remain vigilant and enforce the rules strictly.
It further urged authorities to take swift and firm action against any form of wrongdoing to preserve the sanctity of the examination process.
To the candidates, the Institute delivered a message of encouragement, urging them to remain focused, confident, and disciplined throughout the exams, while resisting any temptation to engage in dishonest practices.
“Candidates must trust in their preparation, stay committed, and avoid any form of cheating. Above all, they should commit whatever they do to the Lord, and He will make their efforts succeed,” FMI stated, referencing Proverbs 16:3.
The Basic Education Certificate Examination, administered annually across the country, serves as the main assessment for final-year junior high school students and determines their placement into senior high schools under Ghana’s education system.
FMI however wish all candidates success in their examinations, expressing hope that their efforts would yield excellent results.
Source: Felix NYAABA/ expressnewsghana.com
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