End of Term 3 Exams 2026: Free EOT Papers for S1

Third term is the busiest assessment period of the school year. While S4 and S6 candidates sit UNEB exams, teachers in S1, S2, S3 and S5 are setting the End of Term 3 Exams 2026: the end-of-year and promotional assessments that decide who moves to the next class. If you are a teacher looking for ready end of term papers to adapt, or ideas for setting a strong end of year assessment, this page is for you.

Below you will find free end of term (EOT) papers and scoring guides from Exinet Academy, sorted by class, plus a practical guide for setting End of Term 3 exams under Uganda’s new lower secondary curriculum and the new A-Level curriculum.

End of Term 3 Exams 2026: Key Dates for Teachers

According to the Ministry of Education and Sports 2026 school calendar, Term Three runs from Monday, 14th September 2026 to Friday, 4th December 2026, for a total of 82 days. Most schools hold End of Term 3 exams in the last two to three weeks of the term, from mid-November to early December, so now is the time to set, moderate and print your papers.

Term 3 opens: Monday, 14th September 2026
Term 3 closes: Friday, 4th December 2026
UCE (S4) and UACE (S6): UNEB national examinations run during the term (see our UACE Timetable 2026)
S1, S2, S3 and S5: end of year / promotional assessments set by schools

Free End of Term Exams and Scoring Guides by Class

These end of term papers were set by schools and examination bureaus in past years (mainly 2023 and 2024). They are free to download, and you can use them as question banks or adapt them for your End of Term 3 exams 2026. Always check each paper against the current syllabus for your class before using it.

S1 End of Term Exams

S2 End of Term Exams

S3 End of Term and End of Year Exams

S4 End of Term Exams (Revision for UCE Candidates)

S5 End of Year Exams (A-Level)

S5 Chemistry Paper 1 End of Term 2, 2024
S5 Biology Paper 1 EOT with Guide
S5 Entrepreneurship Syllabus Breakdown (useful for setting a balanced paper)

S6 End of Term and Mock Papers

How to Set End of Term 3 Exams Under the New Lower Secondary Curriculum

For S1 to S3, the new lower secondary curriculum is competence-based. Learners are assessed on what they can do with knowledge, not just what they can remember. Under this curriculum, school-based continuous assessment contributes 20% of a learner’s final UCE result and the UNEB end-of-cycle exam contributes 80%. That makes the quality of your End of Term 3 exams more important than ever.

Here is a simple process for setting a good end of year assessment:

Start from the learning outcomes. List the topics and learning outcomes covered in Terms 1, 2 and 3, using the NCDC syllabus books. A promotional exam should cover the whole year, with more weight on Term 3 work.
Draw a table of specifications. Decide how many items or marks go to each topic and to each skill level (knowledge, understanding, application). This keeps the paper balanced.
Write scenario-based items. New curriculum items give learners a real-life situation and ask them to solve a problem. Look at UNEB sample items, such as the Geography UNEB sample paper and scoring guide, to copy the style.
Prepare a scoring guide, not just answers. For each item, list the evidence you expect and how scores are awarded. This makes marking fair and consistent across teachers.
Include an activity of integration where it fits. Activities of integration let learners combine what they learnt across topics. Our S3 PE activity of integration is a useful example.
Moderate before printing. Ask a colleague in your department to check the paper for errors, unclear wording and timing.

Note that the Ministry of Education has encouraged schools on the new lower secondary curriculum to focus on continuous assessment rather than frequent beginning of term and mid-term exams. Use the end of year assessment as one part of a learner’s record, alongside projects and classroom activities.

Setting S5 End of Year Exams for the New A-Level Curriculum

S5 learners in 2026 are following Uganda’s new A-Level curriculum. When setting their end of year exams, match the format of the official UNEB sample papers. Download the 2026 UACE UNEB sample papers and scoring guides and use them as a model for question layout, number of questions and marking. You can also pick questions from our A-Level seminar questions and scoring guides.

End of Term 3 Exams Checklist for Teachers

Paper covers the full year’s learning outcomes, with Term 3 well represented
Instructions and time allowed are clear on the cover page
Every item has a matching scoring guide
Diagrams, maps and tables are clear when photocopied
Paper has been moderated by another teacher
Printing is planned early, before the end-of-term rush
Marks will be recorded on time for reports and continuous assessment records

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Frequently Asked Questions About End of Term 3 Exams 2026

When do End of Term 3 exams start in 2026?

Each school sets its own date, but most hold End of Term 3 exams in the last two to three weeks of the term. Term 3 2026 closes on Friday, 4th December 2026.

Where can teachers download free end of term exams?

You can download free end of term exams and scoring guides for S1 to S6 from Exinet Academy using the links on this page.

Are these end of term papers for the new curriculum?

Some are, and they are labelled “New Curriculum”. Others are from earlier years and are best used as question banks. Always adapt papers to the current syllabus for your class.

How much does school assessment count under the new curriculum?

School-based continuous assessment contributes 20% of the final UCE result, and the UNEB examination contributes 80%.

Do the papers come with marking guides?

Several papers include scoring or marking guides, and these are marked in the title. For the others, we recommend preparing your own scoring guide when you set the paper.

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End of Term 3 Exams 2026: Free EOT Papers & Scoring Guides for S1–S6 Teachers

End of Term 3 Exams 2026: Key Dates for Teachers