After the first cohort of learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) completes the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), parents and guardians across the country are filled with both excitement and anxiety. The 2025 KJSEA marks a historic milestone in Kenya’s education system, transitioning learners from Junior Secondary to Senior School — a process being implemented for the first time. Many parents are eager to understand how their children will be placed in various Senior Schools across the nation.
The placement process is conducted by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in collaboration with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS).
After the KJSEA results are released, students will not immediately know their schools. The official placement results will be announced later, once the Ministry finalizes the selection and allocation process.
Alternatively, the same information will be available through the KEMIS portal, where learners can also download their admission letters and joining instructions.
Once the selections close, the Ministry will analyze the choices and allocate placements based on performance, student preferences, school capacities, and regional balance — ensuring fairness and equal opportunity
After the Ministry of Education completes the placement process, parents and students can check the results online through the official selection portal or the KEMIS website. By entering the assessment number or UIC, learners will instantly know their assigned school.
From the same platform, students can download their admission letter and joining instructions, which will contain details such as reporting dates, required items, and orientation information.
This being the first-ever KJSEA transition to Senior School, many parents admit they are unsure about what to expect. Some express concern about how the placement will be done, particularly regarding special needs learners and students from marginalized regions. Others are hopeful that the new system will consider learners’ strengths and interests rather than exam grades alone — in line with the CBC’s philosophy of nurturing individual talents.
Education experts have urged parents to stay calm and trust the Ministry’s process, noting that this system is designed to promote career readiness and holistic learning. Teachers have also been instrumental in guiding learners through the pathway selection process, helping them identify areas where they show potential.
The transition from Junior Secondary to Senior School marks a defining moment in Kenya’s CBC journey. As parents and learners wait for the official placement results, it’s crucial to keep informed through verified Ministry of Education channels.
The 2025 Senior School placement will not only determine where learners continue their education but also shape the direction of their future careers. With patience, proper guidance, and understanding of the process, parents can confidently support their children as they take the next step in Kenya’s evolving education system.
How the selection happened
During the selection period, the system was open for learners to select their pathways, subjects, and preferred schools. This crucial phase took place and ended in June 2025, giving students and parents adequate time to make informed decisions.
Learners logged into the Grade 10 School and Career Pathway Selection System, an online platform developed by the Ministry to simplify the process. Using their Junior School NEMIS Unique Identification Code (UIC) and personal password, students they were able to:
Select a career pathway (Arts and Sports Science, STEM, or Social Sciences).