Tanzania, Sept. 9 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is entering a major test of its education system as nearly 1.17 million Standard Seven pupils begin their final primary examination today, setting the stage for a double cohort that will seek Form One places in 2028.

The 1,168,649 candidates sitting the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) across 20,019 schools are the last single cohort to complete primary education under the existing structure.

From 2028, the situation will change. In 2027, both Standard Six and Standard Seven pupils will sit their final assessments. Standard Six pupils will be the first cohort to complete the six-year primary education cycle introduced under the Education and Training Policy, 2023 Edition, while Stand...