The Education Ministry Unveils the Operation of the New Funding Model for Senior Secondary Schools
The Ministry of Education has introduced plans for a novel funding approach designed particularly for students moving to Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). As the nation enters the Senior Secondary School (SSS) stage of the CBC, this model seeks to guarantee fair access to education.
The ministry claims that the suggested model will address current resource allocation imbalances by taking into account elements like regional differences, student needs, and school type. It will also provide focused assistance to students from disadvantaged and marginalized backgrounds.
The Cabinet Secretary for Education emphasized the government’s dedication to making sure that no student is left behind during the CBC introduction. According to the funding model, schools will be divided into different pathways—STEM, Arts and Sports, and Social Sciences—and resources will be distributed according to the unique needs of each pathway.
Schools that teach courses in science and technology will get more assistance for learning resources, equipment, and infrastructure. Furthermore, scholarships or grants may assist students who choose these routes in enrolling in in-demand but less popular fields.
To foster accountability in school administration, the ministry intends to implement performance-based rewards. Schools that demonstrate responsible financial management and enhanced learning outcomes may be eligible for more help in the years ahead.
The ministry has requested input from educators, school principals, parents, and development partners before completing the model, and stakeholder discussions are still ongoing. Data from pilot institutions is now being reviewed by a task force to inform the framework.
As part of more comprehensive changes aimed at ensuring a seamless transition and raising quality in the senior phase of basic education, the new model is anticipated to be rolled out before the 2026 academic year, when the first CBC cohort will enter Grade 10.
The ministry has promised the populace that the funding system will be open, inclusive, and long-lasting.