Tanzania registers 1 million pupils for Std Seven National Exams

DAR ES SALAAM: OVER 1 million Standard Seven pupils have been registered to sit for the national primary school examination, which begins countrywide tomorrow, September 10, 2026.

According to the Executive Secretary of the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA), Prof Said Mohamed, said out of the registered candidates, 535,138 (45.65percent) are boys and 637,141 (54.35 percent) are girls.

 He said most students, approximately 93.35 percent, will take the exams in Kiswahili, while 6.65 percent will use English, reflecting their schools’ language of instruction.

The council has also made special arrangements for 4,679 students with disabilities. This includes 92 visually impaired, 1,551 with low vision, 1,079 hearing impaired, 448 with intellectual disabilities, and 1,509 with physical impairments.

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“All critical preparations, including the distribution of exam papers and documentation, as well as accommodations for students with special needs, have been completed,” Prof. Mohamed said.

NECTA emphasized the importance of maintaining secure and fair examination environments. School administrators and supervisors are strictly advised against interfering in exam procedures, with the council warning that any violations could result in the cancellation of exam centers.

The PSLE serves as a key benchmark in Tanzania’s education system, determining progression to secondary education.

NECTA’s announcement highlights efforts to ensure transparency and integrity in a nationwide examination affecting over one million students.