Following the close of applications and the review phase, the Angola Brilliant Minds programme has completed a key stage: the provincial evaluation phase.
This phase brought the programme into the field — across provinces, communities, and real candidate environments — ensuring a structured and fair evaluation.
Candidates completed exams through the Quest digital system, provided by Dukes Education.
The objective was to:
This is not about memorising content — it is about demonstrating the ability to think.
Each location was supported by supervisors and coordinators, ensuring:
According to Mariano Chiteno, Coordinator of the Committee:
“This phase represents an important step in identifying talented young individuals across all provinces of Angola.”
The provincial evaluation phase made it possible to:
All exams were conducted in an organised manner, with minimal incidents.
Reflecting on this stage, Mariano Chiteno stated:
“The success of this phase was made possible thanks to the structured work carried out by the Coordination of the Angola Brilliant Minds Programme, and the cooperation of candidates, parents, and partners.”
And for the candidates advancing:
“They are expected to continue demonstrating dedication, academic excellence, and commitment to the programme’s values.”
The next phase will be the national evaluation, which will take place in Luanda.
This stage will determine which candidates move on to the final phase — and ultimately, the selection of the Brilliant Minds of Angola.
The journey continues.
Across the country, through every challenge — the process moves forward with one clear goal:
To identify the brilliant minds of Angola.