English Scheme of Work — Class Three (Std 3) 2026/2027

TIE / PMO-RALG aligned primary scheme, ready to download and personalise for your school term.

About this scheme

This Class Three (Standard 3 / Darasa la Tatu) English scheme of work follows the competence-based planning format set out by the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) and the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) for the 2026 primary 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 teacher or academic office.

What the scheme contains

Every row of the scheme carries the official column set: Main Competence, Specific Competence, Learning Activities, Specific Activities, Month, Week, Periods, Reference, Teaching and Learning Methods, Resources, Assessment Tools and Remarks.

Competences covered

Further units continue across the academic year as prescribed in the TIE Standard Three Pupil’s Book.

Period allocation

English is planned at 6 periods per week for most competence blocks.

Teaching methods, resources and assessment

Methods include prediction, storytelling with facial expressions and gestures, songs, scanning. Resources include texts and audio/audiovisual materials, manila paper, cards, phoneme materials. Assessment combines quizzes, tests, Q&A, project work and group discussions.

Sample layout

Below is a short extract from the official 2026 English Standard 3 scheme (source: PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, RALG ENGLISH SCHEMES OF WORK STD 3-2026).

Main CompetenceSpecific CompetenceLearning ActivitiesSpecific ActivitiesMonth / WeekPeriodsReferenceMethodsResourcesAssessment
1.0 Demonstrate mastery of basic English language skills 1.1 Develop listening and speaking skills (a) Write dictated words Spell word; read spelled word January, Week 2–3 6 T.I.E,2023-ENGLISH, PUPIL’S BOOK STANDARD THREE, DAR ES SALAAM Prediction, Storytelling Texts and audio/audiovisual materials for listening and speaking Quizzes, Tests, Q&A, Project work, Group discussions
1.0 Demonstrate mastery of basic English language skills 1.1 Develop listening and speaking skills (b) Listen and respond to questions based on simple stories from familiar contexts (home, school) Orally respond to questions; note new word January, Week 4 – February, Week 1 6 T.I.E,2023-ENGLISH, PUPIL’S BOOK STANDARD THREE, DAR ES SALAAM Prediction, Storytelling Texts and audio/audiovisual materials Quizzes, Tests, Q&A, Project work, Group discussions
1.0 Demonstrate mastery of basic English language skills 1.2 Develop phonemic awareness and pronunciation of English letters (a) Read aloud simple short stories Spell words correctly; pronounce words correctly February, Week 2–3 6 T.I.E,2023-ENGLISH, PUPIL’S BOOK STANDARD THREE, DAR ES SALAAM Songs with targeted words Manila paper, cards, texts and audio materials with phonemes Quizzes, Tests, Q&A, Project work, Group discussions
Note: This is a short extract taken from the official RALG scheme. The full download follows the same official format month by month across all terms.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. It follows the competence-based column format used by TIE / PMO-RALG for primary Standard 3 (Darasa la Tatu) in 2026.

Is the sample download free?

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How many periods does the English scheme allocate?

English is planned at 6 periods per week for the major competence blocks.

Do I need to personalise the scheme before submitting it?

Yes. Add your school name and confirm term dates against your school calendar before submitting it.

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