English Scheme of Work — Form Three 2026/2027

TIE-aligned, ready to download and personalise for your school term.

About this scheme

This Form Three English scheme of work follows the competence-based planning format set out by the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) for the new curriculum. It is a starting point: add your school name and term dates, and adjust pacing for holidays and school events before submitting it to your head of department.

What the scheme contains

Every row of the scheme carries the same column set: Main Competence, Specific Competence, Learning Activities, Specific Activities, Month, Week, Periods, Reference, Teaching and Learning Methods, Teaching and Learning Resources, Assessment Tools and Remarks. The Remarks column is used for examination dates and school breaks.

Competences covered

Period allocation

English is planned mostly at 4–6 periods per week for major units across the academic year.

Teaching methods, resources and assessment

Methods include brainstorming, dialogue, role play, guided composition, reading, discussion and presentation. Resources include realia, word lists, charts, audio/audiovisual materials and textbooks. Assessment combines quizzes, questions and answers, project work, class presentation and tests.

Sample layout

Below is a short extract in the official column format, based on the official 2026/2027 English Form Three scheme. The full download follows the same layout week by week across the year, including mid-term and terminal examinations and school holidays.

Main CompetenceSpecific CompetenceSpecific ActivityMonth / WeekPeriodsReferenceMethodsResourcesAssessment
1.0 Demonstrate mastery of basic English language skills 1.1 Develop vocabulary and oral communication skills (a) Compose dialogues and express ideas using appropriate vocabulary January, Week 2 6 TIE (2025) English for Secondary School, Student Book Form Three Brainstorming, dialogue, role play, guided composition, reading, discussion Realia, word lists, charts, audio/audiovisual materials, textbooks Quizzes, questions and answers, project work, class presentation, tests
1.0 Demonstrate mastery of basic English language skills 1.1 Develop vocabulary and oral communication skills (b) Read and comprehend texts; write compositions on familiar topics February, Week 1 6 TIE (2025) English for Secondary School, Student Book Form Three Reading, guided composition, discussion, presentation Textbooks, charts, audiovisual materials Quizzes, questions and answers, project work, class presentation, tests
Note: This is a short extract. The full download follows the same official format month by month across all three terms, including mid-term breaks, holidays and the annual examination period.

Get the full scheme of work

Download a free sample below, or access the complete English Form Three scheme — along with every other subject — through the Click Online Academy teacher panel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this English scheme of work aligned to the TIE new curriculum?

Yes. It follows the same competence-based column format — main and specific competencies, monthly and weekly pacing, teaching methods, resources and assessment tools — set out by the Tanzania Institute of Education.

Is the sample download free?

Yes, a free sample is available to download directly from this page. The full English scheme of work, and every other subject, is available through the Click Online Academy teacher panel.

How many periods does the English scheme allocate?

English is planned mostly at 4–6 periods per week for major units across the academic year.

Do I need to personalise the scheme before submitting it?

Yes. Add your school name and confirm the term dates against your own school calendar, adjusting the Month/Week pacing for any local holidays or school events before submitting it to your head of department.

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