The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced adjustments to the assessment framework for Group B subjects in Term 3 of the 2025-2026 academic year, reinforcing its commitment to education continuity, quality and adaptability.
The revised approach aligns with distance learning requirements and is designed to enhance flexibility while maintaining strong academic outcomes. Group B subjects have been streamlined into two categories to balance educational quality with a reduced student workload.
The first category covers subjects not assessed during Term 3 due to the temporary suspension of instruction under distance learning. Final grades for these subjects will be derived from student performance in Terms 1 and 2, with no impact on overall academic results. This applies to Health and Physical Education and the third language across all grades, as well as Music, Visual Arts and Theatre for Grades 1-10 and Artificial Intelligence and Technology for Grades 1-4.
The second category includes subjects where assessment remains unchanged. Students will continue to be evaluated through assignments, projects and teacher-led assessments delivered via approved digital platforms. This applies to Music, Visual Arts and Theatre for Grades 11-12; Health Sciences for Grades 11-12; Business Administration for Grades 9-10; and Artificial Intelligence and Technology for Grades 5-12, ensuring consistent and rigorous measurement of learning outcomes.
The MoE affirms these adjustments will not affect students' final grades, with the framework designed to preserve fairness, accuracy and balance in performance evaluation, reflecting each student's achievement. This step underscores the Ministry's ongoing commitment to agile, future-ready assessment policies that safeguard educational quality and system stability while supporting optimal student outcomes under all conditions.