Botswana BGCSE Results for Secondary School Leavers – Hey there, all secondary school leavers of Botswana who have just finished their BGCSE are advised to check their results.
Also, parents who wish to know the grades of their wards during the just concluded examination should try to check the result.
For persons who do not have an idea of how and where to start the process, this article will serve as a guide to ensure the smoothness of the process.
BGCSE is a short form of Botswana’s general certificate of Secondary Examination. This examination is just like the senior secondary school examination that is being taken in other parts of Africa.
It is an exam that is given to secondary school leavers and serves as a pathway to their university, college, or polytechnic education
This examination is being managed and administered by the Botswana examination council. A council located in Gaborone. This council administers examinations and also performs academic assessments.
Grades in the BGCSE grades are being dented by A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and U. When talking about U it means that the person has less than 29% of an average score. It is otherwise known as Unclassified.
Also for students to be said to have maximum points they must have gotten forty-eight points in six subjects
The subjects offered by Botswana students in BGCSE include
- Accounting
- Further or additional mathematics
- Agriculture
- Arts
- Biology
- Business studies
- Chemistry
- Commerce
- Computer studies
- Design and technology
- English language
- English literature
- Fashion and fabrics
- French
- Food and nutrition
- Geography
- Home management
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical education
- Physics
- Religious education
- Science double award
- Setswana
- Statistics
Most of these courses are optional while the other core subjects are. Also, these courses are being divided into two, arts and science students.
In the course of this article, we will be focusing on how to check the results via the different methods available.
How to Check BGCSE Results for Secondary School Leavers in Botswana
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to check the Botswana BGCSE examination result.
There are various methods of checking the BGCSE result and these include
- Mobile code
- Online
Mobile Code
- Open the message application on your phone
- Click on the new message button
- Type in the center number, your candidate number, and your surname
- You have to ensure that while typing you include spacing within the center number, candidate number, and surname.
- Please endeavor that your data is correct to avoid error messages.
- After successful typing, send the message to 16688
- Your result will be sent to you through an SMS notification
- You have to check that when typing your center number it is six (6) characters long.
- Also when inputting your student’s or candidates’ numbers it has to be a minimum of four (4) numeric characters long
- Also, ensure that your surname is not case-sensitive. (it should be in lowercase
- The result can only be accessed from the mobile within 7 days from the date that it has been Published
Online Method
- Using your gadgets with active mobile data and your preferred browser (recommended Chrome) log on to http://www.bec.co.bw/index.php/results/my-results
- Input the kind of examination you wish to check the result of BGCSE
- The year of examination, center number, your candidate ID, candidate surname
- Confirm that the information given is correct especially the numerical data provided
- Click on the show result button
- For online support, you can call +267 365 0700
- You can also send an email to enquiries@bec.co.bw
- You have to check that when typing your center number it is six (6) characters long.
- Also when inputting your student’s or candidates’ numbers it has to be a minimum of four (4) numeric characters long
- Also, ensure that your surname is not case-sensitive. (it should be in lowercase)-
- You can download, print or save your results for future usage.
Note
If after checking you discover or get notified with the following letter U, X then this is what it denotes
U denotes that a candidate has failed in meeting up the requirements stated or requested for the grade E during the examination
X means that the candidates did not meet up with the required requirements needed for the qualification award
Conclusion
This article gives a step-by-step guide on the process of checking the BGCSE result of secondary school leavers in Botswana.
You must also be sure that the information you input is correct to avoid second trial-and-error messages.
For more information and inquiries you can visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/bgcse-results-are-out-how-to-access-your-results-via-mobile-phone-and-bec-websit/1238533956229260/
You can also visit their web page at http://gov.bw/learning-and-teaching/how-access-results
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cut-off mark needed for a pass?
The average merit mark is 45 in each subject.
What is the approximate number of secondary schools available n Botswana
The value is approximately 250 junior secondary schools
Is it possible to check my BGCSE results online?
You can check your results online via the Botswana educational result checker.
How many times is the BGCSE examination held in a year?
The BGCSE examination is held once a year
When is the examination result going to be released for the 2023 session?
The result will be released by December 2023
Where is the result going to be released?
It will be released online via the Botswana portal http://www.bec.co.bw/index.php/results/my-results
Which browser is recommended for checking the BGCSE result?
Oyu can use the Chrome browser, internet explorer, or mozilla firefox)
Can I check results as old as that of 2009?
Yes you can have access to your results from now till 2009 on the Botswana examination checking portal
What is form 4 to 5 in grade from Botswana?
That is a senior secondary school and from 1 to 3 is a junior secondary school
What is the minimum number of courses that are needed for university entrance?
Most universities take five as the minimum while other universities take six as the minimum with conditions that all subjects should be C+
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