New School Fee Announcement by Government
New School Fees Structure for Senior Schools in Kenya
The Ministry of Education is currently working on a revised and affordable school fees structure for senior schools, set to be implemented ahead of the 2026 transition. This transition will mark the first time Grade 9 learners move to Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The initiative aims to ensure that all students have access to quality education without financial barriers.
Director of Secondary Education, William Sugut, confirmed that a dedicated team composed of school principals and ministry officials is developing the new fees framework. According to Sugut, the fee structure will reflect the cost of implementing the three senior school pathways: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); Social Sciences; and Arts and Sports.
“There is a team working on the fee structure with principals. Shortly, we will be communicating the new figures. But definitely, it will be something affordable to ensure all children can access education,” said Dr. Sugut. He added that the final figures — which will vary based on school clusters and the chosen pathway — will be released once the review is complete.
This development comes as Kenya prepares for the first-ever senior school transition in 2026, a milestone that will see Grade 9 learners progress to Grade 10. The Ministry of Education is expected to unveil the new school fees structure soon, which will be based on the learning pathways a student chooses.
Key Details About the Competency-Based Curriculum
Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) at the senior school level (Grades 10–12) has structured pathways, subjects, and school types designed to align learning with students’ talents and future career goals. To transition to senior school, Grade 9 learners must first sit for the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA).
The assessment, administered by KNEC, will contribute 60 percent of the final mark, with school-based assessments accounting for 40 percent. Placement in senior schools will depend on performance and alignment with career pathways.
Academic Pathways in Senior Schools
At senior school, learners will take seven subjects: four core subjects—English, Kiswahili, or Kenyan Sign Language (KSL), Community Service Learning, and Physical Education—and three additional subjects from their chosen pathway. The three CBC pathways are:
- Arts and Sports Science: Tracks in Performing Arts, Sports, and Visual Arts.
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics): Tracks in Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, Technology & Engineering, and Career & Technical Studies (CTS).
- Social Sciences: Tracks in Humanities & Business Studies, and Languages & Literature.
Senior School Categories Under CBC
Senior schools will be either triple pathway institutions, offering all three routes, or double pathway schools, offering two combinations, such as STEM with Arts and Sports (STEAMS) or STEM with Social Sciences (STEMS). According to the Ministry of Education, accommodation models include day schools (commuting learners) and hybrid schools (some boarding, some commuting).
Schools may be single-sex or mixed, and there are specialized institutions for learners with special needs, including vocational senior schools. Currently, senior schools still fall under the traditional four-tier categorization:
- C1 – National
- C2 – Extra County
- C3 – County
- C4 – Sub-County
Beyond senior school, learners can progress to tertiary institutions to pursue arts, sports science, humanities, STEM, technical studies, or vocational training, preparing them for a future world of work.
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