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Msingi in Malawi
Standard 1 to 8 and Form 1 to 4, on the harmonised calendar that opens in September: A to F in primary, MANEB grades 1 to 9 and the best-six points in secondary.
At a glance
How Msingi keeps a Malawian school
The report card
What parents receive
MANEB grades 1 to 9 for each test, the best-six points with English always counted, the position, and each subject’s teacher.
Made for Malawi
What is different here
MSCE grades and points
Forms 1 to 4 are graded 1 to 9, Distinction to Fail, and the best six subjects, English always among them, add up to the points. Positions follow them.
The harmonised calendar
Three terms from September to July, as the Ministry sets them for every school on the national curriculum.
Chichewa and English
Both languages from Standard 1, with every subject renamable to suit your school.
Every district
All 28 districts and their zones, and the MANEB examination number once a learner is registered.
Primary results
Standard 1 to 8 report A to F, with the position in class.
Grading
The scale on every report card
Primary grades (A-F)
| Grade | Marks | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A | 80–100% | Excellent |
| B | 70–79% | Very good |
| C | 60–69% | Good |
| D | 50–59% | Average |
| F | 0–49% | Fail |
MSCE grades (1-9)
| Grade | Marks | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75–100% | Distinction |
| 2 | 70–74% | Distinction |
| 3 | 65–69% | Strong credit |
| 4 | 60–64% | Credit |
| 5 | 55–59% | Credit |
| 6 | 50–54% | Weak credit |
| 7 | 45–49% | Pass |
| 8 | 40–44% | Weak pass |
| 9 | 0–39% | Fail |
MSCE grading system: free calculator →
Free printable report card template →
School management system for Malawian schools →
Classes
Every stage
| Stage | Classes |
|---|---|
| Infant (Standard 1-2) | Standard 1, Standard 2 |
| Junior (Standard 3-4) | Standard 3, Standard 4 |
| Senior (Standard 5-8) | Standard 5, Standard 6, Standard 7, Standard 8 |
| Secondary (Form 1-4) | Form 1, Form 2, Form 3, Form 4 |
School calendar
2026, already in
| Term | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 21 Sept | 18 Dec |
| Term 2 | 4 Jan | 1 Apr |
| Term 3 | 19 Apr | 23 Jul |
From the official calendar. A school can move any date to match its own.
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