New dates for 2021 PEP exams

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New dates for 2021 PEP exams

The Ministry of Education has announced new dates for the 2021 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Acting chief education officer, Dr Kasan Troupe, says June 15 and 16 have been identified for grade five students, and June 29 and 30 for...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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