Grade 10 School and Category Selection Criteria

Grade 10 School and Category Selection Criteria

Grade 10 School and Category Selection Criteria, Each learner is required to select 12 schools for Grade 10 placement, categorized as follows:

• 9 Boarding Schools
  • 3 schools within the learner’s county
  • 6 schools outside the learner’s county
• 3 Day Schools
  • Located within the learner’s Sub-County

Selection must span all four (4) clusters across three subject combinations:

Subject Combination 1, 2 & 3 (Each follows this cluster pattern):

• Cluster 1: Boarding Schools (preferably outside home county)
• Cluster 2: Boarding Schools (preferably outside home county)
• Cluster 3: Boarding/Hybrid Schools (preferably within home county)
• Cluster 4: Day Schools (within learner’s Sub-County)

Senior School Pathways and Subject Selection

Each learner will pursue 7 subjects:

• 4 Core Subjects:
  • English
  • Kiswahili/Kenya Sign Language
  • Community Service Learning
  • Physical Education
• 3 Pathway Subjects based on the learner’s chosen track:
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
  • Social Sciences
  • Creative Arts and Sports Science

How Pathway and Subject Selection Works

Learners must choose 12 schools based on subject combinations and accommodation preferences:

• 4 schools in the first choice subject combination
• 4 schools in the second choice subject combination
• 4 schools in the third choice subject combination

Accommodation Breakdown:

• 9 boarding schools (3 from the home county, 6 outside the county)
• 3 day schools (in home sub-county)

Note: Schools may apply for pre-selection status if they meet Ministry of Education criteria and do not permit open placement.

Grade 10 Placement Criteria

Learner placement into Grade 10 will be guided by the following factors:

1. Learner Preferences:
   Pathways, subject combinations, and schools selected
2. Academic Merit:
   Performance in Grade 9 assessments
3. Psychometric Evaluation:
   Aptitude and interest testing conducted by KNEC and schools
4. Equity Considerations:
   Regional balancing to ensure equal access across counties
5. School Capacity:
   Available slots and resources in selected schools

Priority Placement for Top Performers

• Top 6 learners per gender in each STEM track per sub-county: Priority for boarding schools
• Top 3 learners per gender in Social Science tracks: Boarding school placements
• Top 2 learners per gender in Arts and Sports Science tracks: Boarding school placements
• Learners achieving average levels 7 or 8: Eligible for boarding school placement based on track

Admission & Replacement Process

• Placement results will indicate the school assigned
• Joining instructions will be available online via the learner’s Assessment Number
• All admissions must be completed through KEMIS
• No principal shall enroll a learner on KEMIS before physical reporting

Replacements:

• Declared by schools with vacancies via County Directors of Education
• Learners submit change requests via their junior school head at least two weeks before official reporting date
• Priority to learners who initially selected the requested school
• Replacements are one-time and final; letters must be accessed online

 Automated Grade 10 Selection System: Step-by-Step Guide

The MoE’s digital platform streamlines the selection process.

Access Portal:

https://selection.education.go.ke

How to Log In:

1. Search “Senior School Selection Portal” on your browser and click the first link
2. Click Log In (for mobile, use the menu icon)
3. Enter Junior School NEMIS UIC and password
4. Use verification code 54321 (only for piloting phase)
5. Click PATHWAY SELECTION

Update Learner Profile:

• Select individual learners and update:
  • Special needs (if any)
  • Stakeholders present during selection (parent, HOI, class teacher)
  • Location: Home county/sub-county and residence
  • Parent/guardian details

Select Pathway and Subject Combinations:

• Choose 1 Pathway: STEM, Social Sciences, or Arts & Sports
• Select 3 Subject Combinations
• For each combination, select 4 schools (one from each cluster)

Finalize and Download:

• After completing all selections, download or print the learner’s updated profile

Note: This platform is separate from NEMIS — do not use NEMIS for this process.

Final Note:

Teachers, school heads, and parents are urged to guide learners in making informed decisions based on their talents, academic strengths, and career interests.