CBC focuses on competencies through continuous assessment, while CBE emphasises specialised senior-school pathways and applied skills preparing learners for careers or further studies.

CBE introduces applied, pathway-based evaluations with a mix of coursework, projects and final KCSE exams instead of heavy reliance on one national exam.

They are STEM, Arts & Sports Science, and Social Sciences — each designed to equip learners with targeted competencies for specific career fields.

Match your child’s strengths, interests, and career dreams with subjects offered in each pathway. Seek advice from teachers and career counselors for informed decisions.

Yes. Grade 9 marks the completion of Junior Secondary, after which learners progress to Senior School under the new CBE structure.

Core subjects include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with optional courses like Computer Science and Applied Mathematics depending on school offerings.

It integrates creative arts, physical education, and sports science to nurture talent and prepare learners for careers in performing arts, coaching, and related fields.

Students can pursue law, teaching, business, journalism, sociology, and public administration based on their subject combinations and further education choices.

Develop a realistic study timetable, practice past papers, focus on weak areas, revise consistently, and maintain good health and rest before exams.

Offer encouragement, provide access to revision materials, monitor study routines, and communicate regularly with teachers for progress updates.

KCSE will remain as a key exit exam but will include more competency-based tasks and practical assessments aligned with the learner’s chosen pathway.

To equip learners with skills, values, and knowledge for employability, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning rather than rote memorization.

Teachers evaluate learners through classroom activities, projects, and assignments that contribute to the learner’s overall performance record.

Not necessarily; CBC/CBE focuses on practical learning and personal development, while 8-4-4 relied heavily on content recall. The challenge depends on adaptation and support given.

Current KCSE candidates continue with 8-4-4 until they complete the cycle, while upcoming cohorts gradually move into the CBE framework.

By incorporating project-based learning, continuous assessment, mentoring, and real-life application of subjects rather than rote instruction.

It emphasises employable skills, entrepreneurship, teamwork, digital literacy, and innovation — bridging the gap between education and real-world needs.

KCSE Revision offers past papers, topical questions, notes, and online tests tailored for all subjects to help candidates master the syllabus efficiently.

It’s possible in early stages if subjects overlap, but changes depend on school policy and assessment progress within the pathway.

Schools should invest in teacher training, adequate facilities, digital learning resources, and continuous assessment tools to align with CBE objectives.