It is always a good idea for any parents and teachers who want to help young learners succeed to seek out reliable resources and materials when preparing for the English School Based Assessment (SBA) 2026 in Grade 1. In this guide we will cover the assessment duration, structure and Top Areas Of Knowledge and where to find the free official PDF material.
English School Based Assessment 2026 Grade 1
The SBA For 2026 Grade 1 assessment administered by Punjab Examination Commission (PEC) or concerned regional authorities, emphasizes basic literacy. The 1st grade assessment comprises Oral Evaluation so as to allow the child a stress-free atmosphere unlike higher grades where Writing is one of the basic focus.
Key Assessment Features
- Assessment Type: Mostly Listening and Speaking, with a little Writing
- Total Marks: Mid-term and Final are generally 50 marks.
- Medium: Instruction in all available formats: English; Urdu.
- Focus: Quarterly alignment to Single National Curriculum (SNC)
SBA Grade 1 English Paper Pattern
The components of the Grade 1 English assessment, which tests “Foundational Literacy,” are as follows:
| Component | Focus Area | Assessment Method |
| Oral Communication | Greetings, basic instructions, and phonics. | Teacher Interaction |
| Reading & Phonics | Letter sounds, simple three-letter words (CVC). | Reading aloud |
| Writing Skills | Tracing, naming objects, and simple spelling. | Written Sheet |
| Vocabulary | Identifying colors, body parts, and animals. | Visual aids/Oral |
Important Topics to Prepare
Training your child for the SBA 2026 English paper, you will need to cover these areas:
- Phonics: Recognition of capital and small letters (A-Z, a-z) along with sounds
- Sight Words: Words like the, is, am, are and it that occur frequently.
- Basic Grammar: Single/Multiple (i.e., Cat/Cats) and use of “a/an.”
- Action Words: Recognising basic actions like run, eat or sleep.
- Comprehension: Writing one-word answers to questions about a short story.
How to Download English SBA 2026 Grade 1 PDF
Here is how you can access the official sample papers and item banks:
Visit the Official Portal:
Open the PEC Item Bank System (IBS) page or your provincial education authority’s webpage.
Login/Access:
Schools typically log in using their EMIS code, and public sample papers are commonly found under ‘Downloads’
Select Grade and Subject:
Grade 1, English
Download PDF:
Practice the previously-monitored assessment sheets by downloding them from here.
Note: In the case of 2026, official assessments are usually made using QR code data to ensure transparency. Use the 2026 version consistent with SNC updates.