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Key Facts: PSLCE Chichewa Exam

MANEB

National examining body for PSLCE, JCE and MSCE

maneb.edu.mw

Standard 8

PSLCE taken at end of primary education

MANEB / MoEST

6 papers

English, SRS, Mathematics, Chichewa, Primary Science, Arts and Life Skills

MANEB PSLCE timetable notices

2026

PSLCE follows JCE in the revised national exam sequence

MANEB / Malawi Government notices

Free (public)

2026 public-school candidates: no exam/ID fees under free education notices

2026 MANEB registration notices

MANEB PSLCE Chichewa is Malawi's national Standard 8 primary-leaving subject exam used for certification and secondary selection. Official papers are written national assessments under the published MANEB timetable. This page provides 100 free English-language MCQ study items — not an official MANEB paper.

Sample PSLCE Chichewa Practice Questions

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1Read: « Chimwemwe anapita ku msika kugula nyemba. » What did Chimwemwe go to do?

A.Buy beans at the market

B.Sell maize at school

C.Fetch water from the river

D.Visit a sick friend

Explanation: Kugula nyemba means to buy beans; ku msika is at the market.

2Read: « Ana a sukulu akuyimba nyimbo m'mawa. » When are the schoolchildren singing?

A.At night

B.In the morning

C.In the evening only

D.At noon only

Explanation: M'mawa means in the morning. The correct choice is « In the morning ».

3Read: « Agogo akukhala pansi pa mtengo chifukwa dzuwa likupsa. » Why are the grandparents sitting under the tree?

A.Because it is raining hard

B.Because they are cooking nsima

C.Because the sun is hot

D.Because the market is closed

Explanation: Chifukwa dzuwa likupsa gives the reason: the sun is burning/hot.

4Read: « Mphunzitsi analemba mafunso pa bolodi. » What did the teacher write on?

A.A letter to parents

B.The river bank

C.A market list

D.The board

Explanation: Bolodi is the chalkboard/whiteboard; analemba means wrote.

5Read: « Mayi anathira madzi m'mphika kuti aphikire ndiwo. » What is Mayi preparing to cook?

A.Relish/vegetables (ndiwo)

B.Only dry maize cobs

C.Firewood for sale

D.School uniforms

Explanation: Kuti aphikire ndiwo states the purpose: so she can cook relish/vegetables.

6Read: « Mwana wamng'ono akulira chifukwa anagwa pansi. » Why is the small child crying?

A.Because the child found money

B.Because the child fell down

C.Because school starts tomorrow

D.Because it is a festival

Explanation: Chifukwa anagwa pansi explains the crying: the child fell.

7Read: « Abambo akukonza njinga yake kuti apite ku ntchito. » What is Abambo repairing?

A.A radio

B.A cooking pot

C.His bicycle

D.A school desk

Explanation: Njinga means bicycle; akukonza means is repairing.

8Read: « Tikufuna madzi akumwa. Madzi m'mtsuko awatha. » What problem do the speakers have?

A.They have too much rainwater

B.They lost their school books

C.They cannot find firewood

D.There is no water left in the pot/jar

Explanation: Madzi m'mtsuko awatha means the water in the water-pot has finished.

9Read: « Galimoto inayima chifukwa mafuta anatha. » Why did the car stop?

A.The fuel finished

B.The driver was hungry

C.The road was too short

D.It started raining flowers

Explanation: Mafuta anatha means the fuel (petrol/diesel) ran out.

10Read: « Abiti Thoko amaphunzitsa Chichewa ku Standard 8. » What subject does Abiti Thoko teach?

A.Mathematics only

B.Chichewa

C.English only

D.Primary Science only

Explanation: Amaphunzitsa Chichewa states she teaches Chichewa.

About the PSLCE Chichewa Exam

The Malawi Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) Chichewa examination is a national primary-leaving subject assessment administered by the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) for Standard 8 candidates. Official PSLCE Chichewa is a MANEB written national language assessment in Chichewa. This page is an English-language MCQ study adaptation that retains integral Chichewa target-language text where the skill is tested; it is not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for extended Chichewa writing practice.

Assessment

Written Chichewa language paper for PSLCE Standard 8. Timetabled ~2 hours 15 minutes in recent MANEB PSLCE notices.

Time Limit

About 2 hours 15 minutes (per recent MANEB PSLCE timetable notices; confirm current PDF)

Passing Score

PSLCE results are reported by MANEB as pass/fail for certification and secondary selection. Exact grade descriptors and selection cut-offs are published with each year's results release on maneb.edu.mw; confirm the examination-year notice.

Exam Fee

For 2026 national examinations, MANEB announced that candidates in public schools do not pay examination or ID-card fees under free education. Private and open/private-candidate fees are set annually via MANEB e-registration (maneb.malawi265.com / maneb.edu.mw); confirm the current schedule on the official registration notice. Certificate by Accumulation processing fee is published by MANEB as K10,000. (Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB))

PSLCE Chichewa Exam Content Outline

30%

Reading Comprehension

Understanding Chichewa passages, main ideas, and inference.

30%

Grammar and Language Structure

Parts of speech, tense/aspect, agreement, and sentence construction in Chichewa.

20%

Vocabulary and Orthography

Word meaning, spelling, and correct Chichewa usage.

20%

Communication and Writing Knowledge

Appropriate register, cohesion, and writing conventions (MCQ adaptation).

How to Pass the PSLCE Chichewa Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: PSLCE results are reported by MANEB as pass/fail for certification and secondary selection. Exact grade descriptors and selection cut-offs are published with each year's results release on maneb.edu.mw; confirm the examination-year notice.
Assessment: Written Chichewa language paper for PSLCE Standard 8. Timetabled ~2 hours 15 minutes in recent MANEB PSLCE notices.
Time limit: About 2 hours 15 minutes (per recent MANEB PSLCE timetable notices; confirm current PDF)
Exam fee: For 2026 national examinations, MANEB announced that candidates in public schools do not pay examination or ID-card fees under free education. Private and open/private-candidate fees are set annually via MANEB e-registration (maneb.malawi265.com / maneb.edu.mw); confirm the current schedule on the official registration notice. Certificate by Accumulation processing fee is published by MANEB as K10,000.

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PSLCE Chichewa Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study from the current MoEST/MIE Standard 8 primary syllabus topics that feed Chichewa, then practise timed MANEB-style items.

2Allocate revision across all content sections rather than only favourite topics.

3For Mathematics and Science, practise genuine calculations and applied reasoning, not definitions alone.

4Check the official MANEB PSLCE timetable PDF each year for paper dates and durations.

5Treat this MCQ bank as knowledge reinforcement; still practise official written formats under timed conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Malawi PSLCE Chichewa exam?

It is a national subject paper under the Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE), administered by MANEB for Standard 8 learners. Results support primary leaving certification and secondary school selection.

Who administers the exam?

The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB), working with the Ministry of Education. Official information is published at maneb.edu.mw.

What is the format of official PSLCE Chichewa?

Written Chichewa language paper for PSLCE Standard 8. Timetabled ~2 hours 15 minutes in recent MANEB PSLCE notices. Durations follow the official MANEB PSLCE timetable for the examination year.

Are these practice questions official MANEB items?

No. OpenExamPrep questions are original English-language multiple-choice study items aligned to MoEST/MIE primary syllabus themes. They are not leaked papers and not a substitute for official written-paper practice.

What language is used on this practice page?

Official PSLCE Chichewa is assessed in Chichewa (ISO 639-1: ny). Practice explanations are in English; stems/options retain Chichewa where the language skill requires it. This is not an official translation of the MANEB paper.

Which subjects appear on the PSLCE timetable?

Recent MANEB PSLCE timetables schedule English, Social and Religious Studies, Mathematics, Chichewa, Primary Science, and Arts and Life Skills as separately timed papers.