Multiplication tables check centre

The multiplication tables check (MTC) is statutory for all year 4 pupils registered at maintained schools, special schools or academies, including free schools, in England.

Schools must administer the official check between Monday 2 June and Friday 13 June.

If required, schools can also use the following week, from Monday 16 June to Friday 20 June, to administer the check to pupils who were absent during the first 2 weeks or in case of any delays due to technical difficulties.

On this page, you will find all the relevant guidance and ways to contact us if you are unable to find the answer to your questions.

Useful information

Multiplication tables check: administration guidance

Information for schools on how to prepare for and administer the check using the MTC service.

Multiplication tables check: IT guidance

Information to support setting up pupil devices.

Multiplication tables check collection page

General information about the multiplication tables check and links to all related guidance.

MTC Service

The MTC service is where schools will prepare to administer the check. This can be accessed via DfE Sign-in from Monday 28 April 2025.

Schools must generate a school password and individual pupil PIN within the MTC service before pupils are able to sign in to access the check using the ‘pupil application'

To learn more about DfE Sign-in, click on DfE Sign-in after signing into your account or ask the DfE Sign-in help assistant. If you are unable to find the answer to your question, you can contact DfE Sign-in for further support.