CO129-334 - Governor Nathan - 1906 [5-7] — Page 208

204

When the time approaches at which the candidate is ready to pre-

-sent himself for examination, application must be made by the

candidate or by his teacher to the Colonial Authorities, for the

Examination to be held in the Colony. As the preliminary arrange-

-meats take considerable time, very early notice should be

given.

The procedure with regard to entry for the Intermediate and Final

Examinations is in all respects the same as that for the Matricula-

-tion Examination.

Privileges and Exemptions.

The following public bodies accept the Matriculation Examination

as an approved preliminary Examination:- The Incorporated Law

Society, the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Pharmaceu-

-tical Society, the Institute of Chemistry of Great Britain and

Ireland, the Institute of Civil Engineers (for Studentships and

A.M.1.0.B.).

Those who wish to enter the teaching profession should note that

the Board of Education recognise persons over 18 years of age who

have passed this examination, as "Uncertificated Teachers" (Code

of Regulations for Day Schools); and permit their admission to a

training College without further Examination (Regulations for

Training of Teachers).

Syllabus for Matriculation.

are

Six papers are set to each candidate at Matriculation. Three of

these - one in English and two in Elementary Mathematics

obligatory on all. The other three are to be chosen by the candi-

-date from the following list:- Latin, Greek, French, German,

Arabic, Sanskrit, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Bebrew. Ancient

Bistory, either Modern History or History and Geography, Logic,

either Physical and General Geography or History and Geography.

More advanced Mathematics, Mechanics, Chemistry, Heat Light and

Sound