Syrian Education Ministry: Nearly 200,000 Students from Hasaka, Raqqa, and Deir Ez-Zour Register for National Exams

Welat TV – Erbil

The Syrian Ministry of Education announced that the number of students applying for the Basic Education and General Secondary Certificate examinations across all provinces for the 2026 session has exceeded 800,000, including approximately 200,000 students from Hasaka, Raqqa, and Deir Ez-Zour.

Mahmoud Haboub, Director of Examinations at the ministry, stated in remarks to the Syrian Arab News Agency on Monday that the registration process is conducted entirely online through a dedicated platform, allowing private candidates to register directly from anywhere, whether from their homes or via designated centers.

He added that, with regard to regular students, school principals are responsible for registering them and entering their data through the “School Manager” application specifically designed for this purpose, with the aim of improving the quality of educational services.

Haboub pointed out that the ministry extended the registration period for the examinations over three consecutive phases, in order to safeguard students’ interests and ensure the inclusion of all applicants. He noted that the latest extension was granted in consideration of students’ circumstances, particularly in the provinces of Deir Ez-Zour, Raqqa, and Hasaka, to allow all interested candidates to complete their registration, with the number of registered students in these areas reaching around 200,000.

In terms of logistical preparations, Haboub explained that the ministry has completed Preparing examination centers through the maintenance and rehabilitation of more than 1,300 schools across various provinces, in addition to securing all necessary requirements.

The Ministry of Education has extended the registration deadline for the 2026 general certificate examinations for both regular and private candidates until April 16.

The ministry affirmed that the adoption of electronic registration for national examinations comes as part of its broader orientation toward developing educational services and transitioning to digital systems, contributing to simplifying procedures, reducing overcrowding, and accelerating auditing processes—ultimately reflecting positively on the quality and accuracy of organizing the examination process.