Education Ministry Opens Seven-Day Review Window for Grade 9 Senior School Placements

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. This period aims to ensure fairness and alignment with the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework.

Government opens seven-day window for Grade 10 placement appeals

How to Change Grade 10 School Selection

The Ministry of Education in Kenya has released guidelines for changing school selections for students transitioning to Grade 10 in junior secondary schools for the 2026 academic year. Parents can request changes through junior school heads at least two weeks before the January 12, 2026, reporting date.

Education Ministry Receives 100,000 Requests for Grade 10 Placement Changes on Day One of Review Window

The Kenya Ministry of Education received approximately 100,000 requests for Grade 10 placement changes on the first day of a seven-day review window. This high volume of requests highlights parents' and learners' commitment to ensuring school placements align with individual skills, interests, and chosen pathways under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.

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