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.The number of candidates who entered for different stages of the Teachers' Certificate Examinations, with their status at the time of entry, is shown in the subjoined table. The total (1,836) includes 51 candidates who entered for both Class C and Class D examinations. The actual number of entrants is therefore 1,785. Of these, 261 were absent from the examination-room.

The following is a summary of the results of the examinations for teachers' certificates : — Completed for Class A. . .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 B ' 8 C. .. .. .. .. .. ..165 D.. .. .. .. ..266 Completed for all classes .. .. .. .. .. .. 440 Partial pass in Class C . . .. . . .. .. .. 141 D 137 Partial pass in a'i classes . . . . . . .. . . . . 278 Number who passed in a section for Class C .. .'.' .. .. 211 Number who obtained partial success (other than a "partial pass") towards Class D.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..193 Number unsuccessful in improving their status , .. . . .. .. 402 Absentees .. . . .. .. .. . . •'..'■ . . 261 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 the customary examinations in scientific and art subjects, and in special technical subjects for the Board of Education, England, and for the City and Guilds of London Institute, which are held in a different part of the year —in May, June, or July. 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 (Manual and Technical Instruction). I have, &c, G-. Hogben, Inspector-General of Schools. List of Examiners. Andrews, W. D., B.A. | Chilton, Charles, M.A., D.Sc, LL.D., Canterbury Bakewell, P. H., M.A., Inspector of Schools. College. Blunt, T. G. R., M.A., Professor, Canterbury Clark, E. H. College. Clere, F. de J. Bossence, C. E., 8.A., Inspector of Schools. Cockburn, F. C. J. Boys-Smith, W. L., Miss, Professor, Otago Cotton, C. A., M.Sc, Victoria College. University. Crawford, A., 8.A., Inspector of Schools. Brown, J. R., M.A., Professor, Victoria College. Darwin, L. J., M.A., Canterbury College. Browne, R. A. S. Don, J. R., M.A., D.Sc, Inspector of Schools. Buck, P. H., M.D. England, M., Miss. Champtaloup, S. T., M.B, B.Sc, Otago Uni- ! Evans, K. M., Mrs., M.A. versity. i Fleming, T. R., M.A., LL.B., Inspector of Schools. Charters, A. 8., M.A., Inspector of Schools. ■ Foster, T. S., M.A., Christchurch Training College.

Examinations previously passed. I Candidates for Whole or Part of Class C Examination. For Class D ] with the For For Special For Matriculation Completion of j Certificates in Class D. Examination Partial Pass Single of December, for Class D. Subjects. 1912. Totals. Nil Matriculation .. Class E and partial pass for Class E Class D Partial success towards Class D Higher examinations 31 42 2 174 154 457 398 165 7 I 64 14 507 207 9 174 482 94 2 222 10 457 Totals 860 664 66 222 24 1,836