nThis is a selection test which enables the government to select form one entrants for its schools. Students who get selected and those not selected receive certificates.
The Examination Calendar
PSLE is administered in the second week of September every year.
The objectives of PSLE
The objectives of PSLE are: to assess learners’ knowledge and skills gained in the different subjects at the primary school level; to assess learners’ understanding of the basic skills and the extent to which they can use such skills in solving pertinent problems in life; and identify learners with the capacity to continue with secondary education or join training institutions.
Eligibility for the Examination
Any pupil who has completed standard seven in both government and private schools can be registered and sit for this examination.
Examined Subjects/Courses
The examined subjects at PSLE are: Hisabati (Mathematics), English Language, Sayansi na Teknolojia (Science and Technology), Uraia na Maadili (Civic and Moral Education) Maarifa ya Jamii na Stadi za Kazi (Social Studies and Vocational Skills) and Kiswahili.
Examination FormatsEach subject has an examination format, which describes the structure of the examination paper, and the content which is to be covered by the examination paper for that subject. The details of subjects addressed are shown in individual examination formats, which can be accessed in the examination formats
