The Ministry of Education has officially set June 30, 2025, as the deadline for all Grade 9 learners to complete their Senior School and Grade 10 subject selection process. This vital exercise, which began on June 9, 2025, is part of Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) rollout and ensures smooth transition into senior school (Grades 10–12).
Key Focus of the Selection Exercise
Each learner must:
- Choose one academic pathway:
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) – compulsory for all
- Social Sciences
- Creative Arts and Sports Science
- Select 12 preferred Senior Schools:
- 9 boarding schools: 3 within the home county and 6 outside
- 3 day schools within their home sub-county
In senior school, students will take 7 subjects:
- 4 core subjects: English, Kiswahili/KSL, Community Service Learning, and Physical Education
- 3 elective subjects based on the selected pathway
Step-by-Step Guide to Grade 10 Selection
1. Access the Portal
Visit: https://selection.education.go.ke
Use the Junior School’s NEMIS UIC and password to log in.
2. Update Learner Profile
- Fill in learner information and special needs (if applicable)
- Indicate people present during the selection process (parent, teacher, etc.)
- Update home and residential location details
- Submit and confirm
3. Choose a Pathway
Select only one from:
- STEM
- Social Sciences
- Creative Arts & Sports
4. Select Subject Combinations
- Pick 3 subject combinations from the chosen pathway
- For each combination, choose 4 schools (from different clusters)
- A total of 12 schools will be selected
Criteria for Grade 10 Placement
Learners will be placed based on:
- Personal choices (pathway, subjects, schools)
- Merit (performance in Grade 9 assessments)
- Psychometric tests (aptitude and talent via KNEC and schools)
- Equity (regional balance)
- School capacity (available resources and slots)
Priority Placement:
- Top 6 learners per gender in STEM tracks per sub-county to boarding schools
- Top 3 in Social Sciences, and Top 2 in Arts and Sports get priority
- Students with achievement level 7–8 will also be prioritized
Admission and Replacement Guidelines
- Placement results will be posted online with joining instructions accessible using learner assessment numbers
- No school should enter a learner into KEMIS unless they physically report
- Daily attendance reporting will be done via KEMIS
- Replacements must be requested through junior school heads at least two weeks before Grade 10 reporting
- Only one-time replacement allowed and must be approved by the Ministry
Important Reminders for Schools and Parents
- Encourage learners to complete selection before June 30, 2025
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry on the selection platform
- Guide learners to choose schools that align with their skills, interests, and future goals
- Avoid visiting NEMIS for this task – use only the Senior School Selection Portal
Final Thoughts
The Grade 10 subject and school selection process is a critical step in the CBC journey. With the deadline fast approaching, schools, parents, and teachers must act swiftly to ensure learners make informed decisions that shape their academic and career paths.
Stay updated, stay involved — and ensure no learner is left behind in this transition.
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