Minister of Education, Dr. Aishath Ali has said that the A' Level examinations will be taking place in May and June this year as planned.

Speaking at a Ministry press conference today, the Education Minister said that the applications for the exam can be submitted before 11 March 2021.

She said that the exam taking place in the Maldives would be one given by Edexcel and the certificate will be given by them as well.

The Education Ministry said that all students currently studying are eligible to take part in the AL and AS exams.

The Deputy Minister, Mohamed Ihsan said that five meetings took place with Edexcel to hold exams in the Maldives, with many topics of discussions, the opportunity to hold exams opened up.

Deputy Minister Ihsan said that preparations are currently being made to host the exams.