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The number of candidates who entered for the different stages of the Teachers' Certificate Examinations was 2,340. The following table shows the previous status of the candidates who actually sat, and the examinations for which they entered. Some individuals, who sat for two distinct classes of certificate, are necessarily reckoned twice :—

The following is a summary of the results of the examinations for teachers' certificates :— Completed for Class A ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 B ... ... 8 C 104 D 342 Completed for all classes ... ... ... ... ... ... 455 Partial pass for Class D ... ... ... ... ... .... 335 Number who passed in a section for Class C ... ... ... ... 208 Number who obtained partial success (other than a "partial pass") towards Class D ... ... ... ... ... ... 627 Number unsuccessful in improving their status ... ... ... 436 Absentees ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 270 In the above table candidates for more than one class of certificate are reckoned in each of the classes for which they were successful. Attached to the report are lists of the examiners. The examination-papers, with an appendix containing criticisms and suggestions made by the examiners, have been printed separately. In addition to the examinations above referred to, the Department also conducted during the year examinations in technological subjects for the City and Guilds of London Institute. Full particulars of the number of entries for these examinations, the subjects selected by candidates, and the results are set out in detail in the special paper —E.-5 (Technical Instruction). I have, &c, W. J. Andbbbon, Director of Education.

Examinations previously passed. Candidates for Whole or Part of Class C Examination. For Class D. For Olass D with the Matriculation Examination of December, 1917. Totals. Nil Class E and partial pass for Class B Olass D ... Paroial success towards Class D Partial success towards Class C— (i.) Alone (ii.) With Class D Class C and higher examinations 7 2 81 155 644 3 918 56 45 707 5 81 1,118 120 236 28 44 1 165 236 28 Totals 629 1,609 102 2,340