Understanding Grade 10 School Placement: A Guide for Kenyan Learners and Parents

A recent public session, led by an educational expert, shed light on the intricate process of Grade 10 learner placement under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya. The session, captured in a video, detailed the options available to students, emphasizing the selection of 12 schools, comprising 9 boarding and a mix of 3 home county and 6 outside county institutions. The speaker meticulously explained the subject combination choices, indicating that students have four options for their first, second, and third choices. Furthermore, the presentation broke down the first-choice selections, noting that three boarding schools and one day school are available. For day schools, choices include one home county, two outside county, and one day school option. This process is repeated three times for each selection category. This detailed explanation aims to clarify the system for learners and their guardians, ensuring they are well-informed when making critical decisions about their educational pathways.