Form One Selection 2024 is a special procedure for selecting students who have passed the seventh grade to continue with secondary education in government secondary schools. This selection is done by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania in collaboration with TAMISEMI, and the main criterion used for this selection is performance in the National Standard Seven Exam.
For students who did not perform well in these exams, they will not have the opportunity to join government schools, so parents are advised to look for places for their children in private schools. However, for students who, due to competition and the limited availability of these spots, miss out on government school places, parents are also advised to seek educational opportunities in private schools so their children can continue with secondary education.
Every year, after the announcement of the Standard Seven results (PSLE), NECTA announces the names of students selected to join Form One for the year 2024. For the year 2023, NECTA expects to announce these names early in December, before schools open, to give parents enough time to prepare the necessary requirements for students who will be selected to join Form One in 2024. Through this guide, you will be able to know how to view or find out if your child has been selected to join Form One for the year 2024. Please read on to understand in detail, step by step, how to view the form one selection and how to download the Form One joining instructions.
How to view the list of students selected to join Form One for the year 2024
We understand that since the announcement of the Standard Seven results, every student and parent is very eager to find out if their child has been selected to continue with secondary education in government schools. Since government schools are much more affordable in terms of fees compared to private schools, which can be costly for parents with average incomes to afford,.
Therefore, many parents have been eagerly waiting to find out if their children have been able to secure places in government schools. To find out if your child has been selected to join Form One for the academic year 2024/25, please follow the following steps carefully:
- Step 1: Using a browser on your smartphone or laptop, visit the NECTA website: www.necta.go.tz
- Step 2: On the NECTA website, go to the News section, where you will find news or a link related to the names of students selected to join Form One in 2024. Click on the relevant link to proceed.
- Step 3: After clicking the link, it will take you to a list of all regions in Tanzania. To check the names of students selected to join Form One in a particular region, you will need to select the link for that region, then the respective district, and finally the specific school where the student completed their primary education to see if they have been selected to join Form One.
Alternative ways to view the names of students selected to join Form One for the year 2023.
If you are unable to view your child’s or relative’s name through the first method above, you can use the links below, which will take you directly to the NECTA website, and you will be able to view the list of these names.
Additionally, you can view these names by using direct links to the regions. The links to the names of those selected to join Form One regionally are provided below. Please click on the relevant regional link to view these names.
How to Download the Form One Joining Instructions for the year 2024
After successfully finding out if your child or relative has been selected to join Form One, the next step is to download the joining instructions for the school where the student has been selected.
Joining instructions are special forms that provide important information about the school where the student has been selected. This information includes uniforms, fees and contributions, school rules and regulations, and other minor requirements that the student will need to bring to school when reporting.
If your child or relative has been selected to join Form One, you can get the student’s joining instructions through the NECTA website, the respective district, or by visiting the school directly where the student has been selected to join secondary education.
Conclusion
The selection of students for Form One is a very important step in Tanzania’s education system, as it marks the beginning of many students’ educational aspirations, bridging primary and secondary education. Therefore, parents are advised to ensure their children receive secondary education, even if they miss out on government school places. It is advisable to ensure they receive this education, even through private secondary schools. Although private schools have higher fees, there are some private schools that offer quality education at affordable fees, such as religious organization schools, i.e., seminaries, which have been providing quality education at affordable fees.
