Private Schools Association has announced their high level of preparedness to accommodate Grade Nine learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
The Association Chairman and Golden Elite School Director, Charles Ochome, confirmed the readiness of private schools across Kenya to accommodate Grade Nine learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Speaking in Kisumu, Ochome stated that 99 per cent of private schools have constructed the required classrooms and laboratories to meet Junior Secondary standards.
However, he noted that schools are unable to comply with the set requirements have opted to cap their enrollment at Grade Six.
Addressing public school’s managers, Ochome asked patience, acknowledging the government’s significant strides in achieving 85 per cent preparedness for Grade Nine infrastructure.
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He highlighted the challenges of implementing the CBC, emphasizing that collaboration between parents and teachers is crucial to navigating its complexities.
He told them that the government is making every effort to enhance the new system, and it must be taken into account that all good things come with challenges.
Regarding the KPSEA exams, Ochome urged parents to embrace the 100 per cent transition policy, noting that the exams are meant as assessments rather than selection tools. He explained that the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will aggregate assessment results up to Grade 9 to guide students’ transition.
Ochome also noted that a national assessment at Grade 12 will determine university admissions, praising the CBC for its ability to identify children’s strengths early and provide tailored educational pathways.
He called on parents to actively engage with teachers to better understand the CBC system, applauding its potential to enhance children’s skills and knowledge from a young age.
By Fredrick Odiero
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