Lagos Conducts UBE/Placement Test By CAS for Primary Six Pupils

LASG CONDUCTS UBE/PLACEMENT TEST BY CAS FOR PRIMARY SIX PUPILS

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has announced that the 2025 Universal Basic Education (UBE) Placement Test by Continuous Assessment Scores (CAS) for Primary Six pupils will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. prompt. This initiative underscores the State Government's commitment to providing quality and accessible Education.

 A statement signed by Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, said the Placement Test is specifically for Primary Six pupils in public and approved private primary schools in Lagos State. The Test is a crucial step in the transition process for primary six pupils to Government Junior Secondary Schools across the State 

Mrs. Dokunmu-Adegbite stated that school representatives are expected to accompany their pupils to the designated examination centres across the State, emphasising the importance of cooperation between all stakeholders to ensure that all eligible pupils participate successfully in the assessment. 

"The Ministry remains committed to the 'Leave No Child Behind' principle. The Placement Test, using Continuous Assessment Scores (CAS) and Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheets, as these provide a fair and objective evaluation of pupils' cognitive abilities", she enthused. 

The Permanent Secretary urged candidates to approach the examination with seriousness, confidence, and thorough preparation, emphasising its significance in their academic journey. 

The Ministry expressed gratitude to parents, guardians, and school administrators for the unalloyed support in ensuring a seamless and effective learning experience for all pupils.