Over 32,000 Tunisian students commenced written examinations for the end-of-basic-education certificate, known locally as “the ninth grade” exams, on Thursday, June 18th. The exams, a significant milestone for students, will continue through June 20th, encompassing three days of testing. Official figures indicate a total of 32,004 candidates are participating in this year’s assessment. These examinations mark the completion of general and technical basic education for the students. The results will determine their eligibility for further education opportunities. This annual event is closely monitored as a key indicator of educational progress within the country.