Oprah’s school in South Africa achieves 100% university entrance pass rate again

Original Story Published by: Francis Akhalbey, www.face2faceafrica.com
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(Above) OWLAG.

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) in South Africa keeps on excelling in several ways. Carrying on the mantle, the Class of 2019 shattered their 2018 record when the academy achieved a 100% university entrance pass rate with more distinctions than the previous year. This was confirmed in a statement.

“59 OWLAG students wrote the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate examinations and achieved 197 distinctions in total, 46 more distinctions as compared to last year. There were also many who achieved in the 70% range,” the statement read.

Three students performed exceptionally well, achieving six distinctions. Other notable feats also included 28 out of 30 students achieving distinctions in Mathematical Literacy, as well as, 24 out of 24 distinctions in IsiZulu. 58 out of 59 students also received distinctions in Life Orientation.

“We are extremely proud of all our girls. Many, if not all of them, overcame significant challenges over the last five years and have come up on top,” the statement also read. “They not only leave academically successful, but they also leave resilient, courageous and tenacious. We wish them well for their future.”