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Key Facts: PSLCE Primary Science 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 Primary Science 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 Primary Science Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your PSLCE Primary Science exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Which part of a green plant mainly absorbs water and mineral salts from the soil?
2What is the main function of chlorophyll in green leaves?
3During photosynthesis, green plants take in carbon dioxide and release which gas that animals need to breathe?
4Which of the following is a vertebrate animal?
5In a food chain, which organisms are usually the producers?
6Why do many Malawi farmers plant trees around fields or on slopes?
7Which process do animals and plants both use to release energy from food?
8What do we call animals that eat only plants?
9Which human body system carries oxygen and nutrients to body cells in the blood?
10Seeds need which conditions to germinate?
About the PSLCE Primary Science Exam
The Malawi Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) Primary Science examination is a national primary-leaving subject assessment administered by the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) for Standard 8 candidates. Official PSLCE Primary Science is a MANEB written national subject assessment. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for knowledge and judgment, not an official MANEB paper, format simulation, or substitute for practical/oral/composition components.
Assessment
Written Primary Science paper for PSLCE Standard 8, listed as 'Primary Sciences' on the MANEB timetable and aligned to primary Science and Technology themes. Timetabled about 2 hours on the 2026 MANEB PSLCE timetable (papers sat 8–10 June 2026).
Time Limit
About 2 hours (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 Primary Science Exam Content Outline
Living Things and Environment
Plants, animals, human body basics, ecosystems, and conservation.
Matter, Energy and Materials
States of matter, heat, light, sound, electricity basics, and everyday materials.
Health, Hygiene and Safety
Personal hygiene, disease prevention, first aid basics, and safe practices.
Science and Technology in Daily Life
Simple machines, tools, agriculture/science links, and technology applications.
How to Pass the PSLCE Primary Science 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 Primary Science paper for PSLCE Standard 8, listed as 'Primary Sciences' on the MANEB timetable and aligned to primary Science and Technology themes. Timetabled about 2 hours on the 2026 MANEB PSLCE timetable (papers sat 8–10 June 2026).
- Time limit: About 2 hours (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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Malawi PSLCE Primary Science 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 Primary Science?
Written Primary Science paper for PSLCE Standard 8 (aligned to primary Science and Technology themes). Timetabled ~2 hours 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?
Practice stems, options, and explanations are in English for accessibility, except where target-language text is integral to language subjects (e.g., Chichewa). Official PSLCE English and most subjects are assessed in English; Chichewa is assessed in Chichewa.
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.