THE GOVERNMENT GA ZETTE OF MAURITIUS
THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTEOF MAURITIUSPublished by AuthorityNo. 123–Port Louis : Saturday 29 December 2018–Rs. 25.00TABLE OF CONTENTS–––––GENERAL NOTICES1871 — Legal Supplement1872 — Notice under the Land Acquisition Act1873 — Composition of the Building Control Advisory Council 2018-20211874 — Annual Programme for the National Certificate of Education (NCE) Assessment for 20201875 — Notice under the National Transport AuthorityLEGAL SUPPLEMENTSee General Notice No. 1871
29 December 2018 5135General Notice No. 1874 of 2018Annual Programme for the National Certificate of Education (NCE)Assessment for 2020Notice is hereby given that the Minister has approved the following AnnualProgramme for the National Certificate of Education (NCE) Assessment 2020.L. D. DOOKUN-LUCHOOMUNMinister of Education and HumanResources, Tertiary Educationand Scientific ResearchMauritius Examinations SyndicateLet the mind manage the bodyQue l ’esprit gère le corpsAnnual Programme for theNational Certificate of Education (NCE)Assessment for 2020
5136 The Mauritius Government GazettePROGRAMME FORTHE NCE ASSESSMENTCONDITIONS, RULESAND SYLLABUSES
29 December 2018 5137Correspondence should be addressed to:The DirectorMauritius Examinations SyndicateRéduit – 80834Tel no.Fax no.EmailInternet4546487, u
5138 The Mauritius Government GazetteGeneral introductionCONTENTS1Subjects for the assessment2Entry requirements for school and private candidates3Modes of Assessment3Grading4Conditions for National Qualifications Framework Level 2 Qualification5Method of entry5Arrangements for candidates who have an impairment or are affected byadverse circumstances6Special Consideration7Time table7Disqualification of Candidates7Issue of result slips, certificates and statements of results8Review of scripts9Correction/change of name9Assessment reports10Conditions, rules and syllabuses10
29 December 2018 51391.General introduction(1)The National Certificate of Education (NCE) assessment shall beconducted annually by the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate (MES).(2)In this document–“Asian language” means Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, or ModernChinese;“Continuous basic education” means nine years of continuous educationwhich comprises 6 years of primary schooling in a Government, aided orregistered primary school or equivalent; and 3 years of lower secondaryschooling inclusive of Grades 7, 8 and 9 in a government or registeredsecondary school, or equivalent;“compulsory core subjects” means English, Mathematics, French,Science, Information and Communications Technology, TechnologyStudies, Business and Entrepreneurship Education, Social and ModernStudies and Art and Design.“Ministry” means the Ministry of Education and Human Resources,Tertiary Education and Scientific Research;“non-core subjects” means Performing Arts, Physical Education and LifeSkills and Values;“optional core subject” means any Asian Language, Arabic or KreolMorisien.2.School candidate(1)A candidate may be presented as school candidate where he satisfiesthe requirements of the Education Regulations 1957 made under the Education Act.(2)A candidate may be entered as a school candidate provided that hesatisfies the following conditions –(a)he is below the age of 16 in the year in which the NCE is held;(b)he is attending a Grade 9 class in a Government or registeredsecondary school in the year in which is held the NCE and shallbe following for the whole year the schedule of studies equivalentto that of Grade 9; and(c)he shall have completed the 9 years of continuous basiceducation at the end of that year.1
5140 The Mauritius Government Gazette(3)Any pupil who would otherwise be excluded from the NCE assessmentunder paragraph (2) may, under exceptional circumstances, on a request made andafter consideration of such request and the nature of those exceptional circumstances,be allowed to sit for that assessment, with the approval of the Minister.3.Private candidate(1)A candidate above the age of 16 who is not attending a Government orregistered school may enter for the NCE assessment as a private candidate.(2)A candidate below the age of 16 who is attending a Government orregistered school and has completed the nine years of continuous basic educationmay enter for the NCE assessment as a private candidate.(3)A mention shall be made in the certificate issued to the private candidateaccordingly.(4)The interpretation of the terms used in this document shall rest with theDirector of the MES.4.Subjects for the assessment(1)Each core subject shall be assessed through a single written paper atthe end of Grade 9 based principally on the Learning outcomes in the Teaching andLearning Syllabus of Grade 9 of the MIE.(2)Compulsory Core FrenchN520ScienceInformation and CommunicationsTechnologyTechnology StudiesBusiness and EntrepreneurshipEducationN530Social and Modern StudiesN570Art and DesignN582Period ofAssessmentN540N550N560At the end ofGrade 9
29 December 2018 51415.6.7.Optional core subjects (Asian languages/Arabic/ Kreol Morisien)SubjectPaper 0Modern ChineseN650ArabicN660Kreol MorisienN670PeriodAssessmentofAt the end of Grade 9Non-core subjectsSubjectPaper CodePerforming ArtsN700Physical EducationN710Life Skills and ValuesN720PeriodAssessmentofThrough SchoolBased Assessmentthroughout Grade 9Entry requirements for school and private candidates(1)A school candidate taking part in the assessment shall enter for all thecompulsory core subjects and at least 2 non-core subjects and for not more than oneoptional language.(2)A private candidate shall enter for all compulsory core subjects and fornot more than one optional language.8.Modes of assessment(1)The NCE assessment shall comprise a combination of –(a)external assessment conducted by MES for the compulsory andoptional core subjects and(b)school-based assessment for the non-core subjects.(except forprivate candidates)(2)All core subjects shall be assessed through written assessments at theend of Grade 9.3
5142 The Mauritius Government Gazette(3)Students at the end of Grade 9 from the regular and extendedprogrammes (as from year 2021) shall take the same assessment paper in eachcompulsory and optional core subject.(4)For the non-core subjects, there shall be school-based assessmentwhich shall be monitored by the MES.9.Grading(1)The numerical grades for the core subjects at the end of Grade 9 andtheir corresponding ranges of marks shall be as follows –NumericalGradeMarks185 and above275 and above but below 85365 and above but below 75455 and above but below 65545 and above but below 55635 and above but below 457Less than 35(2)Competency in the non-core subjects shall be based on a three-levelscale as follows –(3)ProficientIntermediateBasicIt is not the policy of the MES to disclose marks.4
29 December 2018 514310.Conditions for National Qualifications Framework Level 2 Qualification(1)The NCE shall be recognised as a Level 2 qualification on the NationalQualifications Framework provided that candidates have achieved the followingminimum requirements –Eitheror11.Numerical grade 6 in six core subjects including English, French andMathematics and at least Intermediate Level in two non-core subjectsNumerical grade 6 in seven core subjects including English, French andMathematics and at least Intermediate Level in one non-core subjectMethod of entry(1)Entry as a school candidate(a)(2)(3)All entries by schools recognised by the Ministry or the PrivateSecondary Education Authority (PSEA) shall be made on theforms provided by the MES.These shall be submittedelectronically or in hard copies by such date in 2020 for the NCE2020 as shall be directed by the MES.Entry as private candidate(a)Entry as private candidate shall be made on approved forms atthe MES in the month of March/April 2020.(b)Subject to paragraph 3, a private candidate under the age of 18shall be accompanied by his responsible party and produce hisoriginal birth certificate and 2 passport-sized photographs for anMES Identity Card.(c)A candidate who is 18 years and above shall call in person andproduce his national identity card and his original birth certificate.Late entriesFor the NCE, late entries for candidates may be accepted until the 15 ofJune of the year and the entry is made against payment of a lateentrance fee.(4)Transfer of entryCandidates may not change their assessment centre once thetimetables are issued. However, consideration may be given to specialcases supported by evidence which shall include a signed statementmade by the Rector of the school certifying the admission of thecandidate and a transfer certificate from the school concerned.5
5144 The Mauritius Government Gazette12.Arrangements for a candidate who has an impairment or is affected byadverse circumstances(1)Special arrangements(a)(2)The MES shall endeavour to make special arrangements for anycandidate who suffer from –(i)permanent or long-term impairment; or(ii)a temporary impairment during the assessment.(b)These provisions are intended to remove, as far as possible, anyadverse effects of the impairment on the candidate’ performanceand thus enable him to demonstrate his level of attainment.However, the special arrangement shall not give an unfairadvantage to such candidate over others.(c)Applications for special arrangements shall be submitted to theMES together with the entries on the approved form available atthe MES. Such requests shall be supported by a medicalcertificate from a Government Medical Officer.(d)No special arrangement may be made unless prior approval inwriting has been obtained from the MES.Additional timeA candidate suffering from an impairment may be given additional timewhere appropriate.(3)Candidates with a hearing impairmentA candidate with a hearing impairment shall be allowed to use hishearing aids during the assessment.(4)Candidates with a visual impairment(a)The MES shall make arrangements to provide a visually impairedcandidate with enlarged print question papers.(b)In other situations, arrangements shall be made for the candidateto take the assessment in Braille.6
29 December 2018 5145(5)Candidates with other impairmentsWhere a candidate is handicapped by an injury, such as a fractured arm, thatimpairs the writing of answers, the MES may provide necessary assistance to himduring the assessment.(6)Hospitalised candidateThe MES shall make arrangements for the candidate to take theassessment in hospitals or clinics. Such arrangements may be made only where theinstitution concerned gives the authorisation and provides the necessary facilities.13.Special considerationA committee set up at the MES shall consider cases that require specialconsideration, following applications received from or on behalf of a candidatewho –(a)suffers from health problems;(b)has been admitted to hospitals/clinics;(c)has suffered bereavement;(d)has language related issues (applicable to newly settled expatriates);or(e)14.suffers from any other impairment or disadvantage.TimetableThe timetable which includes detailed instructions shall be issued to everycandidate well before the assessment.15.Disqualification of candidates(1)Attention is drawn to the “Instructions to Candidates” issued before eachassessment.(2)Attention is drawn to the Important Notice included in the “Instructionsto Candidates” –“You are responsible for your behaviour. Disciplinary action may betaken by persons in charge of the assessment centre in case ofmisbehaviour at the centre. The possible disciplinary measures that maybe taken against a candidate who engages in behaviour which issubstantially disruptive may range from a severe verbal warning to beingrequired to take the assessment in a separate classroom and in extremecases, disqualification of the candidate.”7
5146 The Mauritius Government Gazette(3)Where a candidate has been involved in any breach of the “Instructionsto Candidates”, in any irregularity, misconduct or dishonesty, whatsoever, inconnection with the assessment or any of the papers, he may be expelled from theassessment and be refused further admission thereto. His papers or the resultsthereof may be cancelled and he may be refused entry in subsequent assessments.(4)Where breaches to the “Instructions to Candidates” are widespread atany assessment centre, or where the circumstances in which the assessment is heldat any assessment centre are unsatisfactory, the entire assessment at that centre orany one or more papers or the results thereof, in relation to all the candidates at thatcentre, may be cancelled.(5)The attention of candidates, teachers and the public in general is drawnto the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate Regulations 1984 made under section 14 ofthe Mauritius Examinations Syndicate Act and to section 111 of the Criminal Code(Supplementary) Act.16.Issue of result slips, certificates and statements of results(1)Result slips shall be issued to all candidates taking part in the NCEassessment.(2)A National Certificate of Education shall be issued to all candidates whosit for the assessment.(3)For school candidates, result slips and certificates shall be sent to Headsof institutions concerned.(4)by post.For private candidates, result slips and certificates shall be sent to them(5)The MES reserves the right to amend, if need be, the information givenon the result slips, which are sent out before the issue of certificates.(6)(a)Duplicate copies of certificates and result slips shall not beissued. A statement of results may be obtained, on application, from thesyllabus/records section of the MES against payment of such fee as may bedetermined by the MES.(b)The following information shall be required –(i)full name and address of candidate;(ii)name of centre and candidate's index number;(iii)name of school (if any);(iv)year of assessment.8
29 December 2018 5147(c)An applicant who is below the age of 18 shall produce his originalbirth certificate/student's identity card.(d)An applicant who is 18 and above shall produce his originalnational identity card.17. Review of scripts(1)A candidate who is not satisfied with his assessment results in the coresubjects may apply to the Director of the MES for a review of his scripts.(2)Such application shall be made by the candidate or responsible party,as the case may be, within one week from the date of the release of the results.(3)Such application shall be be made on the official forms available at theMES, and the appropriate fee shall be paid for the review of scripts.(4)Any review of scripts shall not be done in the presence of candidatesconcerned or their representatives, nor will the scripts be shown to them or theirrepresentatives.(5)The outcome of the review of the scripts shall be communicated to thecandidate or his responsible party, as the case may be, within a reasonable period oftime.(6)A candidate shall be entitled to a refund of the fee if, after the review ofhis scripts, his results are modified.(7)The MES shall not be responsible for any loss, damage or inconveniencecaused to the candidate, consequent to the review of scripts or delay incommunication, owing to reasons beyond its control.final.18.(8)The decision of the MES on the result of the review of scripts shall beCorrection/change of name(1)Correction of name(a)An application for correction of name shall be made to the MESby 1 March of the year following the NCE assessment 2020.(b)The following documents shall be produced in support –(i)the original birth certificate;(ii)a letter from the Head of the institution where the candidatewas entered for the assessment; or9
5148 The Mauritius Government Gazette(iii)(c)(2)19.in the case of a private candidate, a letter written by thecandidate or by the responsible party (where applicable).No application shall be entertained after 1 March of the yearfollowing NCE assessment 2020.Change of Name(a)Where a change of name has been made after the entries havebeen processed, the MES shall be notified immediately so thatnecessary amendments may be made before the assessment.(b)No amendment shall be made after the assessment.Assessment reports(1)Reports on the performance of candidates shall be produced after theassessment.(2)These reports shall be available on the MES website or may beconsulted at the Syllabus/Records Section of the MES.(3)These reports shall also be available for photocopying, against paymentof the appropriate fee, at the Syllabus/Records Section of the MES.20. Conditions, rules and syllabuses(1)The conditions, rules and syllabuses shall be available on the MESwebsite or may be consulted at the Syllabus/Records section of the MES.(2)Copies of the conditions, rules and syllabuses document may be madeavailable upon request against payment.10
29 December 2018 5149AssessmentSyllabuses11
5150 The Mauritius Government GazetteIntroductionThe main objectives of the National Certificate of Education (NCE) assessment, whichtakes place at the end of the Nine-Year Continuous Basic Education (NYCBE) cycle, areto:1. assess the learning that has taken place and inform all stakeholders about thelevels attained;2. certify the level of attainment of learners in different learning areas;3. provide evidence for:a. the orientation of students in their choice of subjects and on their educationpathways after Grade 9;b. promotion to Grade 10 andc. admission to academies.At the end of the NYCBE cycle, all students (regular and extended programmes) take theNCE assessment. It is in line with the philosophy defined in the National CurriculumFramework Grades 7, 8 & 9 (MIE 2016) and the learning outcomes detailed in theTeaching & Learning Syllabus Grades 7, 8 & 9 (MIE 2017) in all the different subjects.These documents published by the Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE) can be accessedon its website at mie.ac.mu/curriculum.htmlOne end-of-year written assessment is set in each of the core subjects while the non-coresubjects are assessed through School-Based Assessment (SBA).The assessment syllabuses give, among others, details on the aims, purpose andassessment objectives in the different subjects. Further details may be obtained on thewebsite of the MES.12
29 December 2018 5151ENGLISHIntroductionThe NCE assessment in English aims at developing the ability of learners to communicateclearly, accurately and effectively in English. It is designed to encourage learners to readwidely and critically and write accurately and coherently, using Standard English. It alsoseeks to promote the accurate use of grammar, spelling and punctuation, and theacquisition and use of a wide range of vocabulary.It also aims at supporting thedevelopment of literary appreciation.The NCE assessment aims at providing learners with a solid grounding in English, whetherthey carry on with academic study or move to the TVET sector.Purpose of the AssessmentThe purpose of the English assessment is to principally assess learners’ achievement inEnglish based on the learning outcomes stated in the National Curriculum FrameworkGrades 7, 8 & 9 (MIE 2016) and detailed in the English Teaching and Learning SyllabusGrades 7, 8 & 9 (MIE 2017) document.Assessment ObjectivesCandidates will be assessed on their ability to:read a range of texts with understanding;express their thoughts and ideas in writing, using the register and tone appropriateto audience and context;make accurate use of spelling, grammar and punctuation;use a range of appropriate vocabulary;use English appropriately;show appreciation of literary texts.The assessment will carry a total of 100 marks and will comprise questions, including aliterature component, graded in terms of difficulty.13
5152 The Mauritius Government GazetteFRANÇAISIntroductionLe programme d’évaluation du français, dans le cadre de l’obtention du diplôme duNational C
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