PagineEthiopia School Hub: Practice Tests from KG to Grade 12
Ethiopia introduced a new 6-2-4 general education structure and curriculum from 2023: six years of primary, two of middle school and four of secondary. Choose a grade for five full practice tests in every core subject in English, plus format guides to the Grade 6, Grade 8 and Grade 12 national exams.
- 340 practice tests
- 3 exam guides
- Printable answer keys
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Exams at a glance
| Exam | Subjects | When |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 Regional (Primary Completion) Exam | Core primary subjects such as mathematics, English, science, social studies and the regional language | End of Grade 6 (for example, Addis Ababa held it on 26–27 June 2025) |
| Grade 8 Exam (Ministry / Regional) | Mathematics, English, General Science, Social Studies, Citizenship and the regional language | End of Grade 8 (June) |
| Grade 12 National Exam (Secondary School Leaving / University Entrance) | Natural Science stream: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Scholastic Aptitude; Social Science stream: English, Mathematics, Geography, History, Economics and Scholastic Aptitude | July (results usually in August–September) |
How the school system works
The Ministry of Education’s new curriculum framework covers KG to Grade 12. Primary education is usually taught in a regional or mother-tongue language, with English taught as a subject and becoming the main medium of instruction in later grades. In Grades 11–12, students follow a Natural Science or Social Science stream.
Kindergarten (KG), Primary (Grades 1–6), Middle (Grades 7–8) and Secondary (Grades 9–12). Students sit regional exams at the end of Grade 6 and Grade 8 and the national secondary school leaving examination at the end of Grade 12.
Finishing school: The Grade 12 national examination is used for university entry. Since 2022 it has been held at university campuses; in the 2024/25 exam only 8.4% of candidates reached the 50% pass mark.
Official curriculum: Ethiopian General Education Curriculum Framework (KG–Grade 12)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 6-2-4 system?
Six years of primary school (Grades 1–6), two years of middle school (Grades 7–8) and four years of secondary school (Grades 9–12). It replaced the older 8-2-2 structure and removed the national exam at the end of Grade 10.
Are these tests in English?
Yes. Our tests are in English, which is taught from the early grades and used as the main language of instruction in secondary school. Primary schools in many regions teach most subjects in a regional language.
Are these official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.