The Chinese Friendship Secondary School in Juba, built in 2011 with funding from the Chinese government, is reporting strong academic performance but says more resources are needed to fully support its students.
Director of Studies Nicholas Jada said most students are achieving scores in the 70–80% range, which he attributed to effective teaching methods and dedicated staff. “This institution symbolizes the commitment of the Chinese people to South Sudan’s education journey,” he told Radio Tamazuj.
The school, which employs 32 teachers, faces staff shortages and lacks essential facilities. “We are grateful for China’s support in building this school, but we still need a computer lab and science laboratories,” Jada said, urging further assistance from Beijing.
Other challenges include the lack of a nearby water source, a missing library, and inadequate fencing that raises security concerns, according to English teacher Betty Kakule Stanley Wani.
Despite these difficulties, students say the school’s supportive environment is helping them succeed. Justin William Dominic, a Senior Four student, said the teachers’ commitment has boosted performance. “With hard work, we can achieve a top ten national ranking this year,” he said.
The school follows the South Sudanese national curriculum and offers both science and arts subjects. But like many institutions in the country, it continues to grapple with the effects of conflict, poverty, and underdevelopment on education.
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