2025 IPLE results released
By Issa Kigongo
Boys have outperformed girls in the 2025 Islamic Primary Leaving Examinations (IPLE) according to results released on January 8 by the Uganda Quran Schools Association.
A total of 8,815 candidates sat for the exams from 1,045 centres and schools. Of these, 5,413 candidates (61.41 per cent) attained a first grade, 1,839 (20.86 per cent) obtained a second grade, 512 (5.81 per cent) earned a third grade, and 539 (6.10 per cent) achieved a fourth grade.
A further 416 candidates (4.72 per cent) remained ungraded, while 51 candidates (0.58 per cent) did not sit for the examinations.
Speaking at the release, the association’s secretary-general, Dr Haruna Jjemba, expressed concern over the promotion of unqualified pupils through class-skipping.
He cautioned head teachers against the practice, warning that it undermines the integrity of examinations and may leave learners academically unprepared in the future.
Dr Jjemba noted that overall performance had improved compared to 2024 and highlighted an increase in the number of girls who sat for the examinations. He also pointed to growth in the number of secondary schools offering the Shubah system.
According to the results analysis, Qur’an was the best-performing subject, followed by Fiqhu, Lughatul Arabiyyah and Tarbiya.
On curriculum development, Dr Jjemba urged head teachers to embrace science education.
He observed that while the Muslim community has produced many professionals in the arts, such as lawyers and teachers, there remains a shortage of science professionals. He emphasized the need to integrate science subjects into Quran school systems to enable learners to succeed both spiritually and materially.
Speaking on behalf of parents, Sheikh Mahamood Kibaate thanked the association for organising the examinations and encouraged parents and teachers to combine science education with theology to address the shortage of Muslim professionals in scientific fields.
The guest speaker, Imam Kasozi Idd, commended the association for introducing a uniform syllabus and marking system, noting that it has created a level playing field for assessing learners.
He called for the domestication of the syllabus to better reflect the needs of Ugandan society and reminded schools that they are partners, not competitors, who should support one another.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Ahmed Lukwago expressed disappointment over examination malpractice involving some teachers and association members.
He warned that the association is aware of those implicated and stressed the need for repentance and reform, cautioning that disciplinary action may be taken in accordance with Islamic principles.
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