Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)

We follow the Kenyan CBC curriculum designed to develop competencies, skills, and values in learners.

The CBC focuses on developing 7 core competencies that prepare learners for life:

  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Imagination and Creativity
  • Citizenship
  • Learning to Learn
  • Self-Efficacy
  • Digital Literacy
CBC Curriculum

Pre-Primary Education

Foundation Years (Ages 3-5)

Pre-Primary 1 (PP1)

Ages 3-4 years

Focus on play-based learning, social skills development, and basic literacy and numeracy foundations.

Key Learning Areas:
  • Language Activities
  • Mathematical Activities
  • Environmental Activities
  • Psychomotor Activities
  • Religious Education

Pre-Primary 2 (PP2)

Ages 4-5 years

Enhanced learning activities preparing children for Grade 1, with emphasis on independence and readiness skills.

Key Learning Areas:
  • Language Activities
  • Mathematical Activities
  • Environmental Activities
  • Psychomotor Activities
  • Religious Education

Lower Primary

Grades 1-4 (Ages 6-10)

Core Learning Areas

Literacy
Numeracy
Environmental Activities
Creative Arts
Physical Education
Religious Education

Key Features

  • Continuous Assessment
  • Competency-Based Learning
  • Individualized Learning Paths
  • Parental Involvement
  • Technology Integration
  • Values and Life Skills

Upper Primary

Grades 5-8 (Ages 11-14)

Core Subjects

English
Mathematics
Science & Technology
Social Studies
Creative Arts
Physical Education
Religious Education
Kiswahili

Assessment & Transition

Continuous Assessment

Ongoing evaluation through projects, presentations, and practical activities

Competency Tracking

Regular monitoring of student progress in all core competencies

Grade 8 Transition

Preparation for secondary school through comprehensive assessment

Assessment & Evaluation

Comprehensive evaluation system aligned with CBC requirements

Formative Assessment

Continuous evaluation through daily activities, projects, and classroom interactions to guide learning.

Summative Assessment

Periodic evaluations to measure student achievement and progress in specific learning areas.

Competency-Based

Assessment focused on demonstrating competencies rather than memorization of facts.

Academic Calendar

Key dates and events for the academic year

Term 1 (January - March)
  • School Opening: January 8
  • Mid-term Break: February 26-28
  • Term 1 Ends: March 22
Term 2 (May - July)
  • Term 2 Opens: May 6
  • Mid-term Break: June 10-12
  • Term 2 Ends: July 26

Term 3 (September - November)
  • Term 3 Opens: September 2
  • Mid-term Break: October 14-16
  • Academic Year Ends: November 22
Special Events
  • Sports Day: March 15
  • Cultural Day: July 20
  • Graduation: November 20