Do you want to know when the Grade 11 selection lists for the 2026 academic year, particularly for the intake in the Highlands, Southern, Momase, and NGI Regions? In previous years, we accurately predicted that the Grade 11 selection list would be unveiled in mid-December based on Past years' dates. True to our prediction, last year, the education department officially released the list on 18th December.
Past Year Grade 11 Selection Release Dates
PNG Insight has gathered historical release dates, revealing a consistent pattern of mid-December releases each year. This article has information for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
PNG Insight anticipates that if all goes well this year (2025), the release of the 2026 Grade 11 selection lists for Highlands, Southern, Momase, and NGI Regions will be in mid-December or just before Christmas.
Important update:
The Grade 11 Selection List has not yet been officially released by the National Department of Education. However, it has been noted that some school principals, who have early access to their respective school selection lists, have displayed the information on school notice boards and, in some cases, circulated it through social media platforms such as Facebook.
This development indicates that the official national release of the 2026 Grade 11 selection lists by the Department of Education is imminent. Parents, students, and stakeholders are therefore advised to remain patient and rely on formal communication channels for the confirmed and complete release.
Once officially published, the 2026 Grade 11 selection lists for National Schools of Excellence and Secondary Schools across Papua New Guinea will be made available by the PNG Education Department, including downloadable PDF copies through recognised information platforms such as PNG Insight.
Further updates will be provided as soon as the Department makes the official announcement.
Education Department Grade 11 Selection 2026
The education department has not released the actual date for the release of the selection list PDF file on the department's website. PNG Insight understands that the exam results will be released to the principals and provincial selection committee early in December 2024. The Grade 11 online selection will take less than a week, unlike in past, where it took 2 weeks only for the selection.
The department will upload the selection list on its website. Stay updated by following PNG Insight for the latest information on our website via the REGIONAL links below or our YouTube channel.
How to Download 2026 Grade 11 Selection Lists PDF
Here is some quick info on where to download the PDF file. (Note that in 2023, the Education Department has upgraded its website. The menu may be in a different place.)
1. Check the education department website
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2. Click on the 'Selection List' tab
There, you'll find the following PDF files. (Note: the lists are compiled by the General Education Services Division of the NDOE)
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| Selection List Tab |
3. Click the direct links above.
Select your region and National Schools of Excellence listed in bullet points under '2026 Grade 11 selection list for National High and Secondary Schools in PNG'. See above.Upgrade Your Marks at FODE
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Last Year's Grade 11 Selection List PDF Links
You can also access and download the PDF list for NGI, Southern, Momase and Highlands regions via the links (Check out the links below for the selection lists for your region).
Past Grade 11 Selection Lists PDF AVAILABLE HERE (Released 20/12/2023):
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