1,137 People in Honduras to Receive Certification of Their Basic Skills Through the RVA Program

The Ministry of Education of Honduras, with the support of the Central American Educational and Cultural Coordination (CECC-SICA), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the Network of Community Technical Institutes (Red-ITC), participated this Monday in the closing ceremony of the Recognition, Validation and Accreditation (RVA) of Basic Skills process in the municipality of Danlí, El Paraíso Department.

This event is part of a series of ceremonies taking place throughout the week in different departments across the country, recognizing the achievements and efforts of young people and adults who participated in the assessment conducted on June 6, 2026, and successfully demonstrated fundamental competencies in reading, writing, and mathematical reasoning, earning certification equivalent to the completion of the 9th grade.

In El Paraíso, 102 people celebrated the completion of this process during a ceremony held at the Danlí campus of the Francisco Morazán National Pedagogical University. This marks the first departmental cohort of participants to successfully complete the recognition and accreditation process.

The event also served as an opportunity to highlight the stories and journeys of those who took on the challenge of participating in the assessment and demonstrating the knowledge and skills they developed through diverse learning experiences.

A Process with Nationwide Reach

The RVA Assessment was conducted simultaneously in Honduras and Guatemala. In Honduras, 3,281 people were eligible to take the assessment, of whom 1,697 completed the test. Of this group, 1,137 participants passed, achieving a national pass rate of 67%, equivalent to two out of every three participants.

The assessment was administered across the 18 departments of Honduras, bringing this opportunity closer to young people and adults who, for various reasons, were unable to complete their educational pathway through the formal education system.

The results also demonstrate the strong interest in mechanisms that recognize knowledge and skills acquired through life experiences, work, and other learning environments.

Recognizing Learning to Continue Moving Forward

The Recognition, Validation and Accreditation (RVA) of Basic Skills program seeks to provide a pathway through which knowledge and skills acquired throughout life can be assessed and formally recognized.

This recognition can help participants continue their educational journeys, advance toward new goals, and expand their employment opportunities.

The initiative is part of the regional efforts of the countries of the Central American Integration System (SICA) to strengthen learning recognition mechanisms and expand educational opportunities, particularly for individuals who have faced barriers to completing their studies. In this way, RVA contributes to creating pathways through which people's learning can be recognized and become a tool for their personal, educational, and professional development.

A Coordinated Effort Across Territories

The implementation of the RVA Assessment in Honduras was made possible through the joint efforts of national, regional, and international institutions, as well as the support of technical teams and local partners.

The Ministry of Education of Honduras, CECC-SICA, UNESCO, the IDB, and Red-ITC joined forces to carry out the process, from outreach and guidance activities to the administration of the assessment in the country's various departments.

This coordinated work helped bring information and support to communities, enabling eligible individuals to participate in the assessment and complete the process. The initiative's broad territorial reach also underscores the importance of creating mechanisms that respond to the diverse realities of young people and adults and expand access to educational opportunities.

A Closing That Opens New Opportunities

The ceremonies taking place across the departments represent the conclusion of one stage while publicly recognizing the efforts of those who participated in and passed the assessment.

In Danlí, the 102 participants from El Paraíso who form part of this first cohort celebrated on Monday an achievement that adds to the results attained nationwide.

In total, 1,137 people passed the RVA Assessment in Honduras, obtaining formal recognition of their knowledge and skills.

More than the conclusion of an assessment process, these ceremonies represent the recognition of diverse learning pathways and a starting point for continued progress. Across the country's 18 departments, participants are the protagonists of a process that seeks to recognize their learning, strengthen their opportunities, and contribute to a more inclusive education system.