Necta Standard Four Exam Timetable 2026
The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has released the Standard Four National Examination timetable for 2026, giving pupils, parents, and teachers the official schedule for this year’s national assessments.
The exams, known formally as the Standard Four National Assessment (SFNA), are set to take place in October 2026, and the full timetable has now been made available under reference number REF. SFNA 2026.
The release of the NECTA Standard Four Exam Timetable 2026 marks an important moment in Tanzania’s primary education calendar. Issued by the Baraza la Mitihani la Tanzania under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the timetable outlines the exact dates, times, and subject codes for every paper that Standard Four pupils will sit.
Day 1 Wednesday, 21 October 2026
| Time | Code | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 – 3:30 | A06 A06E | Geography & Environment Arts and Sports / Sanaa na Michezo |
| Break – 3:30 to 4:30 | ||
| 4:30 – 6:00 | M08 M08E | Mathematics / Hisabati |
| Break – 6:00 to 8:00 | ||
| 8:00 – 9:30 | S09 S09E | Science / Sayansi |
Day 2 Thursday, 22 October 2026
| Time | Code | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 – 3:00 | L01 | Kiswahili |
| Break – 3:00 to 4:00 | ||
| 4:00 – 5:00 | L02 | English Language |
| Break – 5:00 to 5:30 | ||
| 5:30 – 6:30 | L03 L04 L05 | French Language Lugha ya Kiarabu Lugha ya Kichina |
| Break – 6:30 to 8:00 | ||
| 8:00 – 9:30 | A07 | Historia ya Tanzania na Maadili |
Why This Timetable Matters
The Standard Four National Assessment is a key milestone in Tanzania’s primary education system. It is the first major national examination that pupils encounter, and preparation around the official timetable is critical for schools and families alike.
With the NECTA Standard Four Exam Timetable 2026 now confirmed, teachers can finalize their revision plans and ensure pupils are adequately prepared for each subject on the correct date.
The timetable covers a broad range of subjects from core areas like Mathematics, Science, and languages, to social and cultural subjects such as Geography and History reflecting the comprehensive nature of the national curriculum at this level.
What Pupils and Schools Should Do Next
Now that the NECTA 2026 Standard Four Examination Schedule is official, schools are encouraged to share the schedule widely with students and parents. Candidates should note the specific times of each subject to avoid any confusion on exam days.
Given that some sessions run into the evening, schools and families should make appropriate arrangements for transportation and student well-being on both exam days.
Parents and guardians are advised to check the schedule carefully, especially considering that some subject papers such as French, Arabic, and Chinese run concurrently on October 22, meaning each student will only write the language paper related to their school’s curriculum.
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