Dili, October 16, 2026 – The Minister of Education, Dr. Dulce de Jesus Soares—accompanied by the Secretary of State for General Secondary Education and Technical-Vocational Secondary Education, Mr. Domingos Lopes Lemos, and other Ministry of Education officials—oversaw the distribution of National Examination materials for the 2026 academic year to directors and superintendents of municipal education services. This initiative aims to ensure that the preparation and administration of the exams are conducted securely, in an orderly fashion, and in full compliance with established procedures.
During the ceremony, the Minister of Education urged those in charge to ensure proper coordination, punctuality, discipline, and the confidentiality of the examination materials throughout the receipt and distribution process. She also emphasized the importance of monitoring and supervision to guarantee that the examinations for 9th and 12th-grade students are carried out with integrity and transparency, and in accordance with the previously established schedule.
For his part, Secretary of State Domingos Lopes Lemos highlighted that the National Examination serves as a vital tool for assessing students’ knowledge and abilities acquired over their three years of schooling. He encouraged students to prepare thoroughly and to approach the exams with calmness, focus, and integrity, thereby demonstrating their knowledge and capacity for critical thinking.
The success of the National Examination is a collective responsibility, requiring coordination, discipline, and consistent oversight from all levels of the education system.
