Final criteria for placing learners in Grade 10 released
In Summary:
Senior Schools will be classified based on pathways (triple and double pathways), accommodation (day and hybrid senior schools), Gender (single sex and mixed sex) and special needs (special needs senior schools and vocational senior schools).
The learner will choose 12 schools for their selected pathway as follows:
– Four schools in first choice track and subject combination
– Four schools in second choice subject combination
– Four schools in third choice subject combination
Out of the 12 schools chosen based on pathway, 9 will be boarding schools; 3 from the learners’ home county, 6 from outside their home county/county of residence. Three (3) day schools in their home sub county/sub county of residence.
Main Story
The Deputy Director of the Ministry of Education, Fred Odhiambo, recently outlined the criteria for placing learners in Grade 10, emphasizing a structured approach to ensure fair access to education. Speaking on April 23, Odhiambo pointed out that the selection process for senior schools will consider several factors, including educational pathways, accommodation types—day and hybrid schools—gender, and special needs requirements.
This initiative is particularly important as it relates to the current Grade 9 cohort, who will move to Grade 10 in 2026, marking the start of the senior school phase under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
The ministry’s emphasis on diverse pathways aims to address the unique needs of each learner, making certain that all students have the chance to succeed in their educational experiences.
By applying these criteria, the Ministry of Education aims to promote an inclusive environment that supports the varied aspirations and abilities of students throughout the country.