Final criteria for placing learners in Grade 10 released
In Summary:
Senior Schools will be classified according to pathways (triple and double pathways), accommodation types (day and hybrid senior schools), gender (single sex and mixed sex), and special needs (special needs senior schools and vocational senior schools).
The learner shall select 12 schools for their preferred pathway as follows:
– Four schools in first choice track and subject combination
– Four schools in second choice subject combination
– Four schools in third choice subject combination
Out of the 12 schools selected based on pathway, 9 will be boarding schools; 3 from the learners’ home county, and 6 from outside their home county/county of residence. Three (3) day schools will be located in their home sub county/sub county of residence.
Main Story
The Deputy Director of the Ministry of Education, Fred Odhiambo, recently articulated the criteria for placing learners in Grade 10, underscoring a methodical approach to ensure equitable access to education. Speaking on April 23, Odhiambo accentuated that the selection process for senior schools will take into account various factors, including educational pathways, accommodation types—day and hybrid schools—gender, and special needs requirements.
This initiative holds particular importance as it pertains to the current Grade 9 cohort, who will advance to Grade 10 in 2026, signifying the initiation of the senior school phase under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
The ministry’s emphasis on diverse pathways aims to address the unique needs of each learner, guaranteeing that all students possess the opportunity to excel in their educational journeys.
Through the implementation of these criteria, the Ministry of Education endeavors to cultivate an inclusive environment that nurtures the diverse aspirations and capabilities of students across the nation.