Under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), Grade 9 learners will move to senior schools through a structured placement process.

The Ministry of Education outlined how Grade 9 learners will be placed into Grade 10, with criteria designed to ensure fairness while also considering individual talent and available resources.

The placement of learners into Grade 10 is guided by five main factors:

Once the criteria are applied, learners will be placed in a transparent manner.

Placement results will be released, showing the specific schools where each learner has been admitted. Admission letters will then be accessed online using the learner’s Assessment Number.

To enhance efficiency, all Grade 10 admissions—both public and private—will be processed through the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS). Importantly, no learner will be considered officially admitted until they physically report to school, and daily reporting will be tracked through KEMIS.

The Grade 10 placement will be supported by an automated system designed to ensure fairness and efficiency.

Teachers will provide critical input by offering insights into each learner’s potential, strengths, and areas for improvement.

Academic performance, as reflected in grades and test scores, will play a central role in determining subject eligibility. In addition, learners’ personal interests—identified through career exploration assessments—will guide subject selection and pathway choices.

The system features modifiable controls to accommodate unique cases, while data processing and continuous monitoring ensure accuracy and transparency in placements.

Placement data will be stored and analyzed to track patterns, enhance accountability, and support future improvements. Ultimately, decisions will be data-driven, guaranteeing that learners are matched to schools, subjects, and pathways in a way that best reflects their abilities and aspirations.

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