Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
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 FBISE office, H-8/4, Islamabad | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1975 |
| Jurisdiction | Islamabad Capital Territory Cantonments and Garrisons Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan International School (abroad) |
| Headquarters | H-8/4, Islamabad |
| Website | fbise |
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (Urdu: وفاقی ہیئت برائے متوسط و ثانوی تعلیم), commonly known as FBISE, is an autonomous board under the Ministry of Federal Education for examining the intermediate and secondary education in Pakistan and abroad for Pakistan International School. It is authorized with financial and administrative authority to organize, manage, regulate, develop and control intermediate and secondary education in general and accomplish examinations in the institutions affiliated with it.
Examinations conducted by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) are known to be fair and transparent. The education ministry is taking steps in order to improve the quality of other educational boards in Pakistan at par with FBISE.[1]
History
[edit]The FBISE was established under the FBISE Act 1975.[2] It is an autonomous body of working under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training.[3] The official website of FBISE was launched on June 7, 2001, and was inaugurated by Mrs. Zobaida Jalal, the Minister for Education[4] The first-ever online result of FBISE was announced on 18 August 2001.[5] As of August 2004, 270 institutions were affiliated at the HSSC level and 545 at the SSC level.[6]
Jurisdiction
[edit]The Jurisdiction of the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad consists of the following:
- Islamabad
- Cantonments and Garrisons across Pakistan
- Gilgit Baltistan
- Federally Administered Tribal Areas
- Pakistan International Schools outside Pakistan
Activities
[edit]- Affiliate institutions imparting SSC and HSSC education within Pakistan and abroad
- Prescribe courses of instructions for SSC and HSSC
- Ensure provision of requisite facilities in the affiliated institutions
- Hold exams, appoint examiners and supervisory staff
- Institute measures to promote physical well-being of students
Examination
[edit]The FBISE board held the following exams both across Pakistan and also abroad for overseas Pakistanis:
Secondary School Certificate is further divided into Secondary School Certificate Part-I (SSC-I) and Secondary School Certificate Part-II (SSC-II). SSC-I and SSC-II are often associated with Grade 9 and Grade 10th students.
Higher Secondary School Certificate is further divided into Higher Secondary School Certificate Part-I (HSSC-I) and Higher Secondary School Certificate Part-II (HSSC-II). HSSC-I and HSSC-II are typically associated with Grade 11 and Grade 12th students.
On 6 July 2022 in its 115th BoG Meeting FBISE approved the Technical Education initiative, while on 30 August 2022, the FBISE introduced admission in technical courses at the SSC, HSSC and Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) levels.[7]
Examination methodology
[edit]- Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Based Examination
In 2022, FBISE Changed its examination system from textbook based to conceptual learning or SLOs based. The student can learn the specified topic from anywhere (including internet). The student is not restricted to a particular/specified book or source. He or she can learn the topic from anywhere. Memorizing system was discontinued and from 2022 and onwards examination system was based on SLO. FBISE Conduct First SLOs based examination in 2022. SLOs based model question papers along with their solutions were also uploaded on FBISE official website before examination. As FBISE Changed the examination system between the academic year, students also protested against this. However, SLO based examination system decision was not taken back by FBISE. Chairman FBISE instructed the students regarding SLO based exams and other FBISE Staff also facilitate the students in this regard.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Tribune.com.pk (2018-12-08). "'Education boards to be upgraded'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ^ "Welcome to Fbise".
- ^ "Gov.pk - Denna webbplats är till salu! - gov Resurser och information". Archived from the original on 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education". 2001-06-15. Archived from the original on 2001-06-15. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "FBISE". 2001-11-28. Archived from the original on 2001-11-28. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad. Islamic Republic of Pakistan". 2004-06-07. Archived from the original on 2004-06-07. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Technical Education". www.fbise.edu.pk. Retrieved 2024-07-13.