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title: Which subjects are set nationally in 2026?
description: "The DBE has nationally set tests for: - Home Language - First Additional Language - Mathematics Paper 1 - Natural Sciences - EMS Paper 2 Other subjects may have exemplars or be set internally by schools."
url: "https://learn.ecubed-dbe.org/docs/which-subjects-are-set-nationally-in-2026/"
updated: "2026-05-28"
category: General Education Certificate (GEC) and its Assessments
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# Which subjects are set nationally in 2026?

The DBE has nationally set tests for:

- Home Language
- First Additional Language
- Mathematics Paper 1
- Natural Sciences
- EMS Paper 2

Other subjects may have exemplars or be set internally by schools.