By January 2026 the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) will be fully in senior school and students moving to Grade 10, 11 and 12 will follow structured learning pathways aligned to their skills and career interests.
Core Subjects in Senior School
All students, regardless of their pathway, will take the following subjects:
- English
- Kiswahili / Kenyan Sign Language
- ICT Skills
- Physical Education
- Community Service Learning
CBC Pathways in Senior School
After Junior School (Grade 9) students will choose one of the following three pathways:
1️⃣ Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
2️⃣ Arts and Sports Science
3️⃣ Social Sciences
Subjects in Each CBC Pathway
1. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- General Science
- Computer Science
- Agriculture
- Home Science
- Drawing and Design
- Aviation Technology
- Building and Construction
- Electrical Technology
- Metal Technology
- Power Mechanics
- Wood Technology
- Media Technology
- Marine and Fisheries Technology
2. Arts and Sports Science
- Sports and Recreation
- Physical Education
- Music and Dance
- Theatre and Film
- Fine Arts
3. Social Sciences
- Advanced English
- Literature in English
- Indigenous Languages
- Kiswahili Kipevu / Kenya Sign Language
- Fasihi ya Kiswahili
- Sign Language
- Arabic
- French
- German
- Mandarin Chinese
- History and Citizenship
- Geography
- Business Studies
- Religious Education
Conclusion
The CBC senior school pathways offer specialized education aligned to students’ interests and career choices. With core subjects and electives, students will gain skills for higher education, employment and entrepreneurship.
This structured competency based approach ensures students acquire practical, market relevant skills for the Kenyan job market.