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Kindergarten to grade 8

School tests in Manitoba

Manitoba has no written provincial test in elementary school. Instead, teachers assess every child in grade 3 in reading and numeracy, and in grade 7 math and grade 8 reading and writing, using provincial criteria. French immersion students are also assessed in French reading in grade 4. The results help teachers plan and are shared with you.

Tests by school yearSee the dates
Updated on Sources

Which assessment in which grade?

From kindergarten to grade 8.

gradeKage 5–6
grade16–7
grade27–8
grade38–9
grade49–10
grade510–11
grade611–12
grade712–13
grade813–14
  1. Grade 3 reading and numeracy

    Classroom-based, early in the school year.

    grade 3 8–9
  2. Grade 4 French immersion reading

    For French immersion students.

    grade 4 9–10
  3. Grade 7 math, grade 8 reading and writing

    Classroom-based, reported in the winter.

    grade 7 12–13; grade 8 13–14
  4. PCAP and TIMSS

    National and international tests for a sample of schools.

    grade 4 9–10; grade 8 13–14

The test guide

Every province's test side by side.

The 2026–2027 school year

The dates by which schools report results to the province. Exact dates are shown only where checked against the official timetable; other periods are indicative. Confirm local arrangements with your school.

  1. 19 October – 27 November 2026
    Grade 3 and grade 4 assessments — results collection

    Grade 3 reading and numeracy · grade 4 French immersion reading · schools submit results; these are not pupil test dates

  2. 18 January – 26 February 2027
    Middle years assessments — results collection

    Grade 7 math · grade 8 reading and writing · schools submit results; these are not pupil test dates

  3. Spring 2027 (indicative; check locally)
    PCAP and TIMSS

    About 120 selected schools each · grade 8 and grade 4

After elementary school

Most children move on to the public school for their neighbourhood without a test. Provincial test results do not decide school places.

  • Local school

    1. Elementary
    2. Middle or high school

    Then: High school diploma after grade 12

    When children change school depends on the board: after grade 5, 6, 7 or 8.

  • Programs and private schools

    1. Apply
    2. Program or private school

    Then: Admission criteria set by the school

    French immersion, arts and specialized programs, and private schools may have their own application or entrance test.

More in the guide:

Provincial tests

Sources

Updated on 12 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.