Grade 12 Students SLF Grace Period - Why GP is Important

The DHERST Grace Period offers a unique opportunity for current Grade 12 students to make informed decisions for their School Leavers Form (SLF). Unlike previous years, students can now adjust their choices based on their exam marks during this period. 

DHERST Online Application 2024 (NOAS LOGIN) 

DHERST Online Application System (NOAS) The National Online Application System (NOAS) significantly enhances the selection process. It provides students with upfront clarity by highlighting ineligible options in red, minimizing the risk of mistakes. Students can make up to five choices, increasing their chances of getting into a tertiary institution. 

Previously, the manual SLF allowed only three choices and did not permit changes after submission. Grade 12 students should maximize the Grace Period to secure a spot for 2024 at a tertiary institution. 

Key Dates (expected) 2024/2025

The following important dates are crucial for examinations, results, and selections in Papua New Guinea: 

• Mid-December 2024: DHERST launches the 2024 selection for the 2025 academic year. Early-December 2024: NOAS Grace Period. 

• Second Week of December 2024: The Education Department, through MSD, releases Grade 12 Exam Results to DHERST. 

• First Week of December 2024: Grade 10 and 12 Exam Results are launched. 

• Late November 2024: Education Officers/GES start 2024 Grade 11 Selections. These dates are based on previous years and may vary slightly. 

The 2024/2025 Grade 11 selection lists are likely to be released in the second or third week of December 2024. 

Importance of the Grace Period 

The Grace Period lasts five days, during which Grade 12 students should adjust their choices. DHERST will indicate eligibility on NOAS based on examination marks. 

Here’s what DHERST says about the importance of the Grace Period: 

 "This [Grace Period] is a crucial period where you will start making your choices based on your final grade 12 results. Ensure to access your account during the mentioned dates. If you see a red highlight in any of your five choices under 'My Choices,' this means your final result has not met the minimum program requirement set by the institution. Therefore, you must change the red highlighted choice to a different program available in your program list."

The online selection is quick. Grade 12 students have around five days to adjust their choices to more suitable ones. DHERST will not grant access to make changes after this period. The Grace Period's due date is final. 

Launching 2024 Selections for the 2025 Academic Year 

The online selection via DHERST's National Online Selections System (NOSS) is efficient, completing the process in just three days. 

DHERST may launch the 2024 selections for the 2025 academic year the week following the Grace Period’s due date, likely on the following Tuesday, based on past trends. If all goes to plan, students will see their selection status by the announced date. 

Checking Your 2024 Grade 12 Exam Marks 

By now, students should know their Grade 12 exam marks, accessible through the My PNG Exam Results website. Note that DHERST does not display Grade 12 students' exam marks. 

NOAS, administered by DHERST, facilitates national admissions and selections into higher education institutions in Papua New Guinea. It primarily serves Grade 12 school-leaver applications. 

Non-School Leaver Applicants Non-school leaver applicants must contact their chosen institutions directly and follow the respective application requirements. 

For further information, please contact DHERST Support Service at noassupport@dherst.gov.pg. 

 Stay informed and proactive to make the most of this critical period in your academic journey.

Firstly, the National Online Application System (NOAS) gives the students the right choice upfront by highlighting (in red) the 'ineligible' options. 

resources:

• The latest dates for exam results and selections are now available here.)
• By now, you should know your Grade 12 exam marks. The marks are accessible through My PNG Exam Results website.

What to Know About My PNG Exam Results Release Dates and 2025 Selection Lists PDF

The period from October 2024 to January 2025 is filled with excitement for students in Papua New Guinea as they await the release of the 2024 Exam Results and the 2025 Selection Lists to come out. So, when will the PNG Education Department release exam results and selection lists?

The dates are not included on the education calendar, however, we have followed the 'My PNG Exam Results Release Dates' over the past 10 years to share this information with you as you await the release of the exam results and selection lists. 

The 2024 Selection lists for Grade 12, 10, and 8 students in PNG will be released after the 2024 exam results are available to selection committees. This typically occurs between October 2024 and January 2025.

2024/2025 Important Dates & Expectations

PNG INSIGHT UPDATES: Here is an overview of important dates for examinations, results, and selections. The expected dates are in reverse order and based on the past dates since 2021.

IMPORTANT: These dates are based on past updates - provided here to give you an idea about what is likely to happen this year. The exact dates will be released by the Education Department. Follow PNG Insight on Google and stay updated.

• NDoE/MSD publishes Grade 10 national exam results: Late Nov - Early December 2024 (Just as PNG Insight PREDICTED - the results will come out on December 6, 2024)
• Grade 10 and 12 Exam Marks and Data Cleansing: Completed by late Nov 2024 in time for the release of 2024 exam results to students, selectors and stakeholders.
• Grade 8, 10 and 12 Exam marking: October  - Nov 2024 In progress

• Grade 10 National Examinations: October 2024 DONE
• Grade 12 National Examinations:  October 2024. DONE
• Grade 8 National Examinations: October 2024. DONE

Alternative Pathways

However, it's important to note that some students may explore alternative options, such as enrolling in programs like the Flexible Open and Distance Education (FODE), or in some cases, returning to their hometowns to pursue other avenues. Each student's unique circumstances and aspirations play a role in determining the path they choose.

Overall, this period is marked by anticipation and optimism as students in Papua New Guinea strive to continue their educational journey and unlock new opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Join us on Twitter or YouTube for the latest updates.

Grade 10 National Exam Results and Selections

The Grade 10 national yearly exam results are usually released just before the Grade 11 Selection Conference on the first week of December.

The 2024 Selection lists for National High and Secondary Schools are, likely, to be published 2 weeks after the release of the results. That means that the selection committee will take a week to finalize the selection, and the education department will take another week to publish the list.

Here we take a look at why the Education Department needs to set the publication dates for the Release of Exam Results and Grade 11 Selection Lists, read about it here.

Grade 12 National Exam Results

The Education Department through the MSD will release the 2024 Grade 12 exam results to the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (DHERST) around the second week of December.

The Education Department (MSD) conducts the exams, coordinates marking, compiles students' exam marks and sends them to DHERST.

DHERST then uses the marks to select students for higher institutions.

2025 Grade 12 Selections Date

The Grade 12 students can check their examination results on/around December via the Education Department's (NDoE/MSD) website called My PNG Exam Results. Last year, the results came out on the 8th of December - this will give you an idea about when the exam results will be released this year.

Note that DHERST does not process the marks. DHERST usually takes less than a week to process the selection listings for tertiary institutions in the country.

It works in collaboration with universities, colleges, and other tertiary institutions to do the selection. But, first, the institutions MUST tell DHERST their quota - how many students they will accept for the academic year 2025.

So, unless the institutions provide the quotas on time DHERST will not release the listing.

It is important to note that the higher institutions NOT sending the quotas often resulted in delays.

2024 Grade 9 Selection List

The Grade 8 exam marking, results, and Grade 9 selection are the responsibility of the respective provinces. The Department of Education passed this responsibility to the provinces.

The education department will send the Grade 8 certificates to the schools/provinces before the end of December every year. However, many provinces have failed to issue Grade 8 certificates to students.

Read about this failure and how the Education authorities Do the Grade 9 Selections.

What do the 2025 Selections Mean?

For Grade 10 students, the 2025 selections signify a transition to Grade 11 or vocational centres, where they can further their academic pursuits or acquire practical skills. 

For Grade 12 students, it means striving for admission into tertiary institutions, paving the way for their higher education journey. 

Similarly, Grade 8 students eagerly anticipate moving up to Grade 9, marking a significant step in their educational progression.

When is the Grade 11 Selection list coming out?

Based on the dates above we can infer that the Grade 11 selection lists will be released before the mid- December 2024.

Bookmark this page or join PNG Insight on YouTube and stay tuned, we will bring you the latest updates as they happen.

More information on 2024 exam results and 2025 selections:

• Click here for the latest update on ''2024 Selections Dates''. 

• List of 2023 Top Performing Schools in PNG now available - click here. 

• Here is further information about the Grade 11 selection that you may find helpful. 

• Find out about How the Grade 11 Selection Committee does the selection in this article.

• Learn about PNG Insight's new maths exam resources website for Papua New Guinean students in Grades 12, 10, and 8.

• After all the exam processes are completed and results are released, here is what you expect to happen between now and January get the details here.