OVER 1.5 MILLION PUPILS TO SIT FOR THE STANDARD FOUR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT ON OCTOBER 22 AND 23, 2025






Dar es Salaam.

The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has announced that a total of 1,582,140 Standard Four pupils from 20,517 schools across the country will sit for the Standard Four National Assessment (SFNA) from **October 22 to 23, 2025.

Speaking to journalists in Dar es Salaam today, NECTA’s Executive Secretary, Prof. Said Ally Mohamed, said that of the total candidates, 764,290 are boys (48.31%), while 817,850 are girls (51.69%).

He explained that 93.27% of the pupils will take the assessment in Kiswahili, while 6.73% will do it in English, depending on the language of instruction used in their schools.

In addition, 5,750 pupils with special needs have been registered, including those with low vision, blindness, hearing impairment, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities.

Prof. Mohamed noted that this year’s assessment will be conducted for the first time under the 2014 Education Policy (2023 Edition) and the revised curriculum.

Pupils will be assessed in six core subjects — Science, Mathematics, Geography and Environment, Arts and Physical Education, Kiswahili, English Language, and Tanzanian History and Ethics. There will also be three optional subjects — French, Arabic, and Chinese, from which each pupil will choose one.

Explaining the purpose of the assessment, Prof. Mohamed said it aims to measure pupils’ proficiency in Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic (3Rs) as well as their understanding of the subjects they study. He added that the results will help teachers and school heads improve teaching and learning outcomes.

He further stated that all necessary preparations have been completed, including the distribution of assessment papers and related materials to all councils nationwide, as well as special arrangements for pupils with special needs.

According to him, Regional and Council Examination Committees have been directed to ensure all assessment centers are safe and comply with NECTA guidelines.

NECTA has also urged invigilators to carry out their duties with integrity, diligence, and professionalism, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special needs, are accorded equal opportunity. Pupils who are blind will receive Braille papers, those with low vision will get enlarged print, and all special-needs candidates will receive extra time — 20 minutes per hour for Mathematics and 10 minutes per hour for other subjects.

The Council reminded pupils to adhere to examination regulations and avoid any form of malpractice, stressing that any pupil caught cheating will have their results nullified in accordance with examination rules.

Furthermore, school owners and heads have been instructed not to supervise assessments in examination rooms, and NECTA warned that any center compromising assessment security will be deregistered.

NECTA also appealed to the public to cooperate in maintaining a peaceful and secure environment during the assessment period and to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing school premises during the examinations.

In conclusion, Prof. Mohamed urged education stakeholders and the public to support the smooth conduct of the assessment and report any malpractice through the hotline 0759 360 000 or via email at esnecta@necta.go.tz.

The National Examinations Council of Tanzania has wished all pupils success in the upcoming Standard Four National Assessment scheduled for October 22 and 23, 2025.

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