Syria Reinstates Qualifying Exam for External High School Students

Syrian educational authorities have officially announced the reinstatement of the qualifying examination system for independent (external) students. This move is part of the ongoing preparations for the General Secondary Certificate examinations scheduled for the 2027 academic cycle.

This decision serves to regulate the registration process for students who wish to sit for the examinations as private candidates. As part of these requirements, the relevant authorities have specified the necessary subjects for the qualifying exam across both the literary and scientific streams. According to the announcement, these qualifying tests are scheduled to take place in December 2026.

The reinstatement of the exam aims to ensure that all applicants are adequately prepared for the academic rigors of the final examinations and to maintain the established educational standards for the General Secondary Certificate. Authorities are encouraging all prospective students to prepare thoroughly, focusing on the approved subjects within the Syrian curriculum while adhering to the specified timeline for the year-end testing period.

These measures represent a continuation of the organizational steps implemented by the Ministry of Education and various educational institutions in Syria. The goal is to ensure that the examination process is conducted in a systematic and orderly manner, while simultaneously streamlining the registration and candidacy procedures for students opting to pursue their secondary education credentials through the independent track.

Source: Syria Focus Arabic