The Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research have officially announced the elimination of traditional examination series. This decision applies to the baccalaureate exam starting this academic year. Candidates will no longer be able to enroll in series A, C, and D. "Candidates must choose a single series from the Literary (L), Scientific (S), and Organization, Society and Economy (OSE) streams, beginning with baccalaureate registrations in 2027," declared Professor Angelo Raherinirina, Director General of Higher Education. This announcement was made yesterday in Fiadanana during a joint press conference by both ministries on implementing the new curriculum and adjustments to the examination. The measure aims to optimize exam organization and simplify its design. Previously, exam designers had to develop seven distinct subject sets. This reform continues the new study program piloted since 2020. "Field trials produced conclusive results. Building on this success, the new program is now being rolled out progressively," stated Yves Martin Razafimandranto, Director General of Pedagogy at the Education Ministry. The previous program, developed in 1996, no longer aligns with current realities. "Faced with scientific progress and global changes, curricula had to evolve, as the old system no longer met society's needs. It failed to enable young people to innovate, create jobs, or build their futures. The new approach aims to develop creative, autonomous citizens capable of living dignely through their qualifications, while instilling values of citizenship, civics, patriotism, and social cohesion," he continued. Baccalaureate registrations begin in January. "This provides sufficient preparation time," noted Professor Angelo Raherinirina. During this transition period, support measures will be implemented. "Students who completed First year in the old series (A1, A2, C, D) will be accommodated to ensure no candidate is disadvantaged," he assured. Private schools, meanwhile, reiterate their opposition to implementing this reform this year. "Our annual planning is already finalized. We are maintaining the old program," explained Father Jules Ranaivoson, National Director of Catholic Schools. However, private education stakeholders do not entirely reject the measure. "It should be rolled out gradually: Second year this year, First year next year, then Final year. Additionally, adjustments should be made to the new program in the meantime," he recommended.