Education Ministry Details Curriculum Support as Learners Transition to Grade 10 Under CBE
The Ministry outlined key curriculum supports designed to help learners succeed in their chosen pathways. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Ministry of Education has detailed curriculum support and learning resources for learners transitioning to Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, designed to align education with national development priorities and job market skills. Students will be placed into senior schools based on their CBE pathways.
- A seven-day review window opened on Tuesday, December 23, for parents and learners to make adjustments to senior school placements.
- Principal Secretary Julius Bitok stated that CBE prepares learners for careers matching their competencies and aspirations.
- Approved textbooks, guides, and digital resources are provided for STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts & Sports pathways.
- Educators have undergone capacity-building to effectively deliver the CBE curriculum, shifting from exam reliance to practical, skills-based learning.
- Learner progression is determined by assessments including KPSEA, continuous assessments in Grades 7 and 8, and KJSEA in Grade 9.
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Education Ministry Opens Grade 10 Placement Review and Publishes Curriculum Materials - December 2025
The Ministry of Education has opened a seven-day review window for Grade 9 learners to verify and adjust their senior school placements ahead of the transition to Grade 10. On the first day of the review window, the ministry received approximately 100,000 requests for placement changes. This period aims to ensure fairness and alignment with the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework. In preparation for the transition, the Ministry has also detailed curriculum support for learners, which is designed to align education with job market skills. Additionally, the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has released a comprehensive list of approved curriculum support materials for Grade 10 students.
