Principals of primary schools say they are supporting the Education Ministry’s decision to host the Secondary Entrance Assessment on August 20^th.

A release from the National Primary Schools Principals Association yesterday said it would cooperate with the government’s decision.

Speaking with Newscenter 5 earlier this morning, President of the association, Lance Mottley said the body would do what is required to ensure students are in school and ready for the exam on August 20^th.

But the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association President Antonia de Frietas said yesterday August 20^th is way too soon.

Ms. de Frietas said it will be up to the general council of the teachers union to support the date.

Speaking on the Take Two Sunday program on i95.5fm yesterday Education Minister Anthony Garcia stands by the date selected.

The annual placement examination will be written by 9,771 boys and 9,563 girls.

The Ministry of Education, under advice from the Cabinet will be adhering to the newly proposed August 20^th date. In the best interest of students, the exam held on this date will allow for the form 1 intake to enter secondary school without losing the full first term of the academic year.