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Form one admission 2021 (How to get your selection results through SMS)

2021 form one selection results can be received through the Ministry of Education SMS code 22263. This is the fastest way that 2020 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidates can use to know their form one placement results. These results are always available once the selection process is completed.

HOW TO SEND AN SMS TO RECEIVE 2021 FORM ONE SELECTION RESULTS.

It is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education to place all the 2020 KCPE candidates to their secondary school of choice. The Ministry places the students to all public National, Extra County, County and Sub County schools.

Placement of the KCPE 2020 candidates is done based on criteria set by the Ministry of Education. Top on the list of factors that the Ministry considers is the candidate’s performance (total marks) in the KCPE 2020 examinations. Students with the highest scores (Over 400) are always placed at National Schools.

The vice versa is versa is true as students with lowest scores are placed in Sub County schools.

Another criteria that is considered is affirmative action; where the cut off marks for form one selection is lowered considerably for vulnerable groups of students.

The general performance at the KCPE examinations is also a key determinant in determining the cut-off points for the various categories of schools.

Last, but not least, the form one admissions is pegged on the specific schools’ Form one capacities. This is the maximum number of form one students that a school can accommodate; based on the available space and physical facilities. Schools can request for change of 2021 form one placements (Adjustment of school’s form one capacity).

Where the capacity of a school has improved due to development of additional facilities in the year, a principal must request for placement of additional students and approval in NEMIS.

After the application, the Ministry reviews and adjusts the school’s form one capacity; usually by allowing the school to admit more form one students.

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING 2021 FORM ONE SELECTION RESULTS.

Follow the steps below to easily get your 2021 form one selection results through SMS;

  • Go to SMS (Messages) in your phone and create a new SMS. Enter the recipient number (where to send the sms to) as 22263.
  • Enter your KCPE 2020 index number in full (11 digits); see screenshot below.
  • Once you are satisfied that the index number and recipient details are correct, just send the SMS.
  • Please remember that this is a premium service and you will pay Sh25 per an SMS.
  • In case the SMS from the Ministry of Education delays, kindly be a little bit patient before sending the SMS again. This is because, immediately the placement jresults are announced, there will be many individuals sending same SMSs and this may cause the delays.
  • Finally, only send the placement confirmation SMS once the Ministry of Education formally releases the results to the public.

Next, it is time to download your 2021 form one admission letter online. See the simplified procedure here; How to download 2021 form one admission letters online.

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Secondary school selection 2021 (Get results through SMS and download admission letter)

The 2021 form one selection exercise for KCPE 2020 candidates is underway. Once the exercise is complete, you can then get form one selection results through the SMS Code 22263 from any network.

The KCPE 2020 candidates will be placed in National, Extra County, County and Sub County Secondary schools. It is important to note that the form one selection process is fully automated.

HOW TO RECEIVE 2021 FORM ONE SELECTION RESULTS THROUGH SMS

The fastest way of receiving your 2021 form one results is by sending an SMS. Simply send an SMS with the candidate’s Index Number (Full index number) to 22263 from any network (Airtel, Safaricom, Telkom).

This is a premium service and the cost of the SMS is Ksh. 25. Remember to send the SMS once the results have been officially announced.

2021 FORM ONE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR KCPE 2020 CANDIDATES

Selection of the KCPE 2020 candidates follows a set criteria. This is to ensure that there is transparency and fairness during the selection exercise. Each school category has its own selection criteria. See details below so that to be familiar with the form one selection process.

SELECTION OF KCPE 2020 CANDIDATES TO NATIONAL SCHOOLS

National schools are the most prestigious schools in the country. Competition for form one places at these schools is very stiff. Usually, KCPE candidates who score above 400 marks are admitted to National schools. This is the main selection criteria. This year, the cut off mark to join National schools is likely to be lowered.

Another criterion for selecting form one to join National schools is that of affirmative action whereby the Counties facing various challenges would have their cutoff marks lowered.

Top candidates in the KCPE 2020 examinations per County will also get automatic places at the National Schools.

How to download the 2021 Form one admission letter to National Schools

To download your 2021 form one admission letter to National Schools, follow these easy steps;

  1. Click on this link to access the download page from the Ministry of Education’s Website: Ministry of education download link for form one admssion letter.
  2. Then, Select the county and sub-county where your KCPE centre is located and key in your index number and Submit.
  3. Click on the link named “admission letter” at the bottom of the page for a copy of your admission letter.
  4. Use the printer icon to print or download icon to download to your computer.
  5. Get your primary school’s headteacher to endorse the letter and stamp it in the space provided.
  6. Finally, present it for admission together with a certified copy of birth certificate.

SELECTION OF KCPE 2020 CANDIDATES TO EXTRA COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Extra County Secondary schools (formerly Provincial schools) are the second tier of schools in Kenya. They are the most preferred category of schools after National Schools.

The selection of candidates to Extra-County schools is based on a ratio of 20:40:40. This means that 20% of available vacancies in an extra county school goes students from the Subcounty where the school is found.

While the host county and other counties get 40% each. After the selection exercise for the 2020 placement of form ones, they will be expected to download their letters through the Ministry of education’s online portal.

The admission letter is important to both students and Parents/ Guardians. This is because it enables the two parties to prepare adequately for reporting to selected secondary school.

How to download the 2021 Form one admission letter to Extra County Schools

Admission letters for KCPE 2020 candidates will be available online, once the selection exercise has been completed. To download your 2021 form one admission letter follow the simple steps below;

  1. Click on this link to access the download page from the Ministry of Education’s Website: Ministry of education download link for form one admssion letter.
  2. Now, Select the county and sub-county where your KCPE centre is found and key in your index number and Submit.
  3. Click on the link named “admission letter” at the bottom of the page for a copy of your admission letter.
  4. Use the printer icon to print or download icon to download to your computer.
  5. Get your primary school’s headteacher to endorse the letter and stamp it in the space provided.
  6. Finally, present it for admission together with a certified copy of birth certificate

Please note that the admission letters will be posted online once the selection exercise is complete.

SELECTION OF KCPE 2020 CANDIDATES COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Selection for 2021 form one students also follows a set criteria. Students joining County schools in based on the 20:80 ratio. This means that 20% of the available slots in a County school go the hosting Sub-County while the remaining 80% are shared among other Subcounties; in that County.

How to download the 2021 Form one admission letter to County Schools

To download the admission letter to County Schools:

To download your admission letter, follow the simplified steps below;

  1. Click on this link to access the download page from the Ministry of Education’s Website: Ministry of education download link for form one admssion letter. Now,
  2. Next, Select the county and sub-county where your KCPE centre is located and key in your index number and Submit.
  3. Click on the link named “admission letter” at the bottom of the page for a copy of your admission letter.
  4. Use the printer icon to print or download icon to download to your computer.
  5. Get your primary school’s headteacher to endorse the letter and stamp it in the space provided.
  6. Finally, present it for admission together with a certified copy of birth certificate.

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