Call for Applicants to hurry up before the deadline The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) wishes to announce that the online application system is going on for the 2020/2021 placement to universities and colleges on since 17, 2020 and will close on March 9, 2020 at 5.00pm. All the 2019 KCSE candidates who applied through their schools are invited to revise their choices for Degree, Diploma, Craft Certificate and Artisan courses to align them with their performance and any change in their career interests. Those who did not complete the application process in school should also use the opportunity to apply. Please note: All the 2019 KCSE candidates who attained a mean grade of C+ and above are eligible to apply for Degree and TVET courses. Candidates who scored C and C – (minus) are eligible for placement to Diploma and Certificate Courses in tertiary TVET institutions under the Government sponsorship programme, those who scored D (plain) and D+ (plus) are eligible for placement in Craft Certificate Courses in TVET institutions; and the others with D– (minus) and E are eligible for selection to Artisan Courses. Selection to university degree courses will cater for the eligible 2019 KCSE candidates while placement to Diploma and Certificate courses will also take care of other previous years up to 2000. Application Guidelines All applications must be submitted online through the KUCCPS Students Portal, students.kuccps.net. All applicants are advised to observe the application deadline as late applications will not be accepted. More information including application guidelines, institutions, available programmes, minimum subject requirements, previous cut-off points and applicants’ cluster points are available on the Placement Service Student’s Portal students.kuccps.net.

Why we need the new curriculum The CBC is designed to connect with Vision 2030 to help our economy grow and our society flourish. From an economic perspective, CBC aims to fix the disconnect between the world of school and the world of work. We need more creative workers, able to think for themselves, with 21st century skills to make Kenya compete on the global stage. From a social perspective, KICD aims to support every child to become an “engaged, empowered and ethical citizen.” What does this mean for our schools? It means a shift of focus from teaching-for-exams to the continuous development of every learner; from lecturing students, to hands-on learning; and from memorizing facts to understanding and learning in groups. Does the curriculum affect my child The new curriculum is being rolled out one year at a time. The first CBC cohort piloted in 2017, and they will complete Grade 12 (currently Form 4) in 2028. If your child is already in Class 5 in 2020, they will be the last cohort to use 8-4-4, taking Form 4 in 2027. Differences between 8.4.4 and CBC The first difference is a change of emphasis from the tradition of chalk-and-talk teaching, to focusing on the student, by learning in groups and not just memorizing facts, but developing competencies, and understanding core values and important issues. The second difference is that school is being restructured from 8-4-4 to 2-6-3-3-3. All students take 2 years of Pre-primary, then 6 years of Primary, and then 3 years of Junior School. If you pass the Grade 9 exams at 15 at the end of Junior School, you can then go on to take 3 years of Senior School. University under CBC will be just 3 years instead of 4. The Core Competencies of CBC There are 7 Core Competencies that are intended to help individuals fulfil their potential both in school and in life. They are: Communication and Collaboration (working together), Self-efficacy, (having the confidence to do difficult things), Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (using logic, evidence, and seeing different perspectives), Creativity and Imagination (coming up with ideas and turning them into real creations), Citizenship (understanding the rights, privileges and duties of every citizen), Digital Literacy, (using devices to access and create information) and Learning to Learn (being curious to learn every day). When do students take Exams in CBC The current KCPE exams for Class 8 will be replaced by a Grade 9 exams under CBC. The last KCPE Exams will be sat in 2023 by Class 8. Under CBC, all students will progress from 6 years of Primary School to 3 years of Junior School. They will then take national exams at the end of Junior School, in Grade 9. The last KCSE will be sat in 2027, and this will be replaced by Grade 12 exams in 2028.  

What follows is a selected list of some of the Best Teachers training colleges (TTC) in Kenya which you might consider joining if you want to become a teacher. There are plenty of Teachers training colleges-TTC  in Kenya. At least every county in Kenya has a TTC. However, most TTC are located in Nyanza province. Before you getting to the list, all Teachers training colleges in kenya offer the same exam that is supervised by Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). Therefore, it all depends on your hard work in exams. Another thing is that like Secondary school placement, you do not chose which TTC to join but you are required to apply and you will be posted. Also note that your choice of TTC during application is based on the understanding on what you want to study. That is either  P1 or diploma. List of the best TTC in Kenya The list includes; Kamagambo TTC-the first teachers training college in east Africa. Established 1912 Tambach TTC Kaimosi TTC Thogoto TTC Kibabii ttc for Diploma Egoji TTC Asumbi TTC Bomet ttc Kitui ttc Garissa TTC Meru TTC Migori TTC Shanzu Teachers Training College Eregi TTC Mosoriot TTC Narok TTC Kericho TTC St. Augustine TTC -Embu County Note that above is not a list of the complete Teachers Training Colleges (TTC) in Kenya. There just among the best.

HELB loans Kenya state agency (Higher Education Loans Board) is an organization that gives helb loans, bursaries and scholarships for training at public institutes, which are recognized by the Ministry of Education of Kenya. Thanks to HELB loans, all Kenyan citizens can empower their dreams by getting an academic degree and embarking on a successful career. Do you want to know everything about HELB registration at HELB student portal in Kenya, HELB loanapplications, status, paybill and more? Then you are in the right place. We have collected all information for first time applicants, postgraduate students, and HELB applicants in Kenya. How HELB loans work? The Higher Education Loans Board gives financial support for applicants who are going to take postgraduate or undergraduate studies. The aid is disbursed in the form of loans, bursaries or scholarships and must be repaid immediately after completion of one’s studies or at any other time which is stipulated in the HELB terms for a particular produc (i.e. loan type). The primary purpose of helb students loans is to help needy students whose parents cannot afford expensive education. HELB loans are not intended for wealthy families and for students with no financial difficulties. HELB eligibility – who can one apply? HELB loans are available to all Kenyan citizens who can service the loan immediately after its disbursement. HELB products – HELB loans, HELB bursaries and HELB scholarships Higher Education Loans Board offers the following services and products to Kenyan citizens. a) HELB loan i. Dipoloma students loans (Technical, Vocational, Education and Training) Can be obtained by individuals who pursue diploma courses in Institutes recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and are registered kenya universities and colleges central placement service (KUCCPS) ii. Undergraduate Students loans for: – Direct Entry Students (DES) – secondary school leavers who are planning to enter all sorts of universities within the states of East Africa either through the Kenya University Placement Board Services or as self-sponsored students. Loan interest is 4%p.a. Loans are available from Kes 37,000 to Kes 60,000.00 per year. Loan repayment is required after completion of undergraduate studies. HELB first time applicant needs to apply through helb student portal – Continuing Education Students (CES) – employed students who want to enhance their academic qualifications by obtaining a degree. Loan interest is 12%p.a. Loans are available from Kes. 50,000 to Kes 100,000. Loans processing fee is Kes 2,000. Loan repayment is required immediately after disbursement (remitted to the educational institution as tuition fees). HELB application form for continuing students is available online on the helb co ke official website. – Postgraduate Students – students on Masters or PhD programmes who would like to finance their studies. Maximum loan sum is Kes 200,000.00 per year. Loans processing fee is Kes 2,000. Loan interest is 12% p.a. All www.helb.co.ke application forms undergraduate and postgraduate must be filled and downloaded on the helbloan official website! b) HELB bursary i. Undergraduate bursaries are awarded to undergraduate students who require financial support to study in the government sponsored programs. ii. Technical, Vocational, Education and Training Bursaries are awarded to undergraduate students who require financial support who pursue Diploma courses in TVET recognized Institutes. c) HELB scholarships HELB awards partial scholarships to Masters and PhD applicants basing on their academic merit. Loans processing fee is Kes 3,000 which is paid upon submission of the form. HELB application form for HELB scholarships can found at www.helb portal HELB partnership programs – TRF, Afya Elimu loans, HELB universities partnership, Visa Oshwal Scholarship – Training Revolving Fund (TRF) – partnership between HELB and the Ministry of Devolution an Planning. Loans (minimum of Kes 30,000.00 or a maximum of Kes. 500,000.00) are available for Civil Servants who want to enhance their academic qualifications by taking Masters or PhD programmes or short technical and professional courses. Loan interest is 4%. – Afya Elimu Fund – partnership between HELB and USAid funded HRH. Afya Elimu loan is given to medical students taking Diploma or Certificate courses at the authorized educational establishments such as Kenya Medical Training College. Afya Elimu loan application form is available at HELB student portal. – HELB Universities Partnership – Financial aid for needy but talented students who want to take academic programmes on a self-sponsored basis. HELB grants the maximum sum to such students and the university takes care of the balance through the financial aid office. – Visa Oshwal Scholarship is awarded to 20 direct entry university students each year. The scholarship covers all tuition fees for undergraduate degree programmes. The maximum scholarship amount is Kes.100,000 on an annual basis. HELB online portal guide – helb registration, helb application forms, helb application process Step 1. HELB registration In order to apply for a helb loan, it is necessary to register at the helbportal first. Follow these steps for successful helb account creation: 1. Open a web browser (Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, internet explorer etc) 2. Visit the helb loan portal www.helb.co.ke (don’t confuse it with www.helb.com) 3. Select a product and click on it. You will be forwarded to the helb student portal. 4. Select “Register” and type in the necessary information (First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, ID Number, Valid Email Address, Password) Click on “Sign Up” and get an activation link to your email address 5. Access your personal email address and click on the HELB portal activation link. 6. After being forwarded to the HELB page, log in to your personal account. 7. Fill in your personal and residence details and click “Save” 8. You are ready to apply for the HELB loan, HELB bursary or HELB scholarship Step 2. Know the HELB loan application requirements HELB applicants need to have the following documents and information in order to apply for a HELB loan: 1. National Identification Card copy . HELB staff will use your ID to identify as an applicant. It is also required when creating a new helb account at the helb potal. 2. Valid bank account . HELB will credit your helb bank account before the beginning of each semester. HELB applicants are advised to provide

The 8-4-4 system of education which started in  1985 is coming to an end to pave away for  Kenya’s new 2-6-6-3 (2-6-3-3-3) education curriculum framework.  Reports indicate that new education curriculum will be tested starting May 2017 in a few selected schools by the ministry of education led by CS Fred Matiangi and KICD.  Why Curriculum reform in Kenya The vision of the basic education curriculum reforms is to enable every Kenyan to become an engaged, empowered and ethical citizen. This will be achieved by providing every Kenyan learner with world class standards in the skills and knowledge that they deserve, and which they need in order to thrive in the 21st century. This shall be accomplished through the provision of excellent teaching, school environments and resources and a sustainable visionary curriculum that provides every learner with seamless, competency based high quality learning that values every learner. Basic Education Curriculum Framework Pillars The basic education curriculum framework vision and mission are supported by three important pillars; values, theoretical approaches and guiding principles. Basic Education will be organized into three (3) levels: Early Years Education, Middle School Education and Senior School. 1) Early Years Education (5 year): Pre-primary and Lower primary This shall comprise two years of pre-primary and three years of lower primary school education Pre-primary Education All learners are expected to begin their education at this level. It is a two year programme. Subjects for Pre-primary (Two Years) Language Activities Mathematical Activities Environmental Activities Psychomotor and Creative Activities Religious Education Activities Lower Primary The learners from pre-primary 2 will join lower primary in grade 1 at about 6 years of age and spend 3 years in this part of Early Years Education before exiting to middle school at the end of grade 3. The following will be the Subjects in lower primary Literacy Kiswahili Language Activities/Kenya Sign Language for learners who are deaf English Language Activities Indigenous Language Activities Mathematical Activities Environmental Activities Hygiene and Nutrition Activities Religious Education Activities Movement and Creative Activities NB: ICT will be a learning tool in all areas. Pertinent and contemporary issues will be mainstreamed in all Subjects. 2). Middle School Education 6 years (upper primary and lower secondary) This shall comprise three years of upper primary and three years of lower secondary education. Upper Primary Upper primary is part of middle school. It is a three year programme where learners are exposed to a broad curriculum and given an opportunity for exploration and experimentation. Subjects for Upper Primary English Kiswahili or Kenya Sign Language (for learners who are deaf) Home Science Agriculture Science and Technology Mathematics Religious Education (CRE/IRE/HRE) Creative Arts Physical and Health Education Social Studies Optional: 11. Foreign Languages (Arabic, French, German, Mandarin) NB: ICT will be cross cutting in all subjects. Pertinent and contemporary issues and life skills will be mainstreamed in all Subjects. A pastoral program of instruction will be conducted once a week. Lower Secondary Secondary education is organized into two levels namely, lower secondary (Grades 7, 8 and 9) and senior school (Grades 10, 11 and 12). Graduates of primary school Grade 6 shall join lower secondary at Grade 7. Lower secondary will expose the learner to a broad based curriculum to enable them to explore their own abilities,personality and potential as a basis for choosing subjects according to career paths of interest at the senior school. At Grade 4 learners will be introduced to the optional subjects offered at upper primary so as to make informed choices at Grade 7. Learners in lower secondary will undergo a rigorous career guidance programme and be exposed to the related subjects to enable them to make informed choices as they transit to senior school. Subjects for Lower Secondary School The Subjects are in two categories; core and optional subjects. At this level, a broad based curriculum is offered to enable the learner to explore their own interests and potential as a basis for choosing subjects according to career paths of interest at senior level. Core Subjects Learners will be required to take the 12 core subjects provided. 1. English 2. Kiswahili or Kenyan Sign Language for learners who are deaf 3. Mathematics 4. Integrated Science 5. Health Education 6. Pre-Technical and Pre-Career Education 7. Social Studies 8. Religious Education – learners choose one of the following: i. Christian Religious Education ii. Islamic Religious Education iii. Hindu Religious Education 9. Business Studies 10. Agriculture 11. Life Skills Education 12. Sports and Physical Education NB: ICT will be a delivery tool for all Subjects. Optional Subjects Learners are provided with an opportunity to choose a minimum of one and a maximum of two subjects according to personality, abilities, interests and career choices from the list provided. 1. Visual Arts 2. Performing Arts 3. Home Science 4. Computer Science 5. Foreign Languages: i. German ii. French iii. Mandarin iv. Arabic 6. Kenyan Sign Language 7. Indigenous Languages 3). Senior School Senior School comprises three years of education targeted at learners in the age bracket of 15 to 17 years and lays the foundation for further education and training at the tertiary level and the world of work. It marks the end of Basic Education as defined in the Education Act, 2013. Learners exiting this level are expected to be “empowered, engaged and ethical citizens” ready to participate in the socio-economic development of the nation. The learner entering this level shall have had opportunities at lower secondary to explore their own potential, interests and personality and is therefore ready to begin specialisation in a career path of choice. The specialisation entails choosing to pursue studies in one of the three pathways available in senior school. He or she can choose the Arts and Sports Science, Social Sciences or Science Technical Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) pathway. Schools will be specialised institutions that will provide opportunities for learners to focus in a field of their choice as well as form a foundation for further education and training and gaining employable skills. Senior schools will be required to

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