On February 26, 2025, the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) rolled out the new A-level curriculum. This happens when senior fives are resuming school on 3rd March after selecting their combinations and school choices.
This marks a new chapter for the students who had previously completed their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in 2024. The CBC, which was introduced to better equip students with pra
ctical and problem-solving skills, has already shown success, with 98.08% of candidates passing and qualifying for the UCE. The successful implementation of CBC has left both parents and teachers eager, yet uncertain, about the next steps for the incoming cohort as they begin their two-year study under the revised A-Level curriculum.
Cross-cutting issues like health and environmental awareness, mixed abilities, socio-economic challenges, and citizenship and patriotism have been introduced to assess and prepare students for the real world. Project work has also been added to the two-year study with competencies and values like hard work, and teamwork is assessed through the teacher’s observation.
According to the NCDC, these are issues that young people need to learn about and are not confined to a particular subject but are studied across subjects.
As senior fives resume their studies, they will not only be confronted with new academic challenges but will also be tasked with growing as individuals who understand their responsibilities to their communities and the world. While the shift may bring uncertainties, the changes are aimed at creating a more comprehensive and future-ready education system that prepares students for success both inside and outside the classroom.
This transformation is a reflection of Uganda’s commitment to modernizing education, aligning it with global trends while addressing the unique needs of its population. The road ahead will undoubtedly require adjustment, but with the support of teachers, parents, and the broader educational community, Uganda’s future generations will be well-equipped to face the challenges of an ever-changing world.
