The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released the official timetable for the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA).
The national examinations for Grade 9 learners will begin on Monday, October 27, 2025, and conclude on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
The assessments mark the second national KJSEA under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), replacing the traditional KCPE exam and forming part of the learners’ transition to senior school in January 2026.
All KJSEA candidates will report to their examination centres on Friday, October 24, for mandatory rehearsals, during which learners will be briefed on examination conduct, centre regulations, and security protocols.
Supervisors and invigilators will ensure that seating plans, registration details, and candidate index numbers are properly verified. According to KNEC, the rehearsal also gives schools a chance to address any logistical or technical challenges before the written papers begin the following Monday.
Attached is the timetable.
The KJSEA will officially begin with English Language papers on Monday, October 27. Candidates will sit for English Language (901/1) from 8.30am to 10.10am, English Language (Hearing Impaired) from 8.30am to 10.20am, and English Language (Braille) from 8.30am to 10.40am. After a short break, they will proceed with English Composition and Literary Skills from 11.10am to 1:25pm. The first day will therefore focus on literacy and communication, which are key foundations of the CBC learning outcomes.
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On Tuesday, October 28, learners will take Mathematics in the morning session, with the regular paper running from 8.30am to 10.35am, and the Braille version ending at 10.55am. After a brief break, they will proceed with the Agriculture and Nutrition Practical Planning Session from 11.30am to 12.30pm. At the same time, Braille candidates will end at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29, will be dedicated to Kiswahili and Kenyan Sign Language. Candidates will sit for Kiswahili Lugha (904/1) and Kiswahili Lugha (Braille) from 8:30am to 10.30am., followed by Kiswahili Insha na Ufahamu wa Fasihi (904/2) from 11.10am to 1.25 pm Sign Language candidates will also take their papers on the same day.
On Thursday, October 30, learners will tackle Integrated Science in the morning. The paper will run from 8.30am to 10.10 am for regular candidates and up to 10.40am for Braille learners. The afternoon session will feature Pre-Technical Studies (912/1) from 11.10am to 1.20pm, testing learners on practical problem-solving skills and applied technology.
Friday, October 31, will have the Integrated Science Practical (905/2) in the morning and the Pre-Technical Studies Practical (912/2) later in the day. This marks the conclusion of the first week of assessments.
The exams will resume on Monday, November 3, with Agriculture and Nutrition (906/1) and Agriculture and Nutrition (Braille) papers in the morning, followed by Creative Arts & Sports (911/2) in the afternoon. These subjects emphasise the applied learning approach envisioned under the CBC.
Tuesday, November 4, will be devoted to Social Studies in the morning, followed by Religious Education papers in the afternoon. Learners will take either Christian Religious Education (CRE), Islamic Religious Education (IRE), or Hindu Religious Education (HRE), depending on their faith background.
The 2025 KJSEA will conclude on Wednesday, November 5, with Agriculture and Nutrition Practical papers. Once the last paper is done, schools will close their KJSEA centres, marking the completion of the junior secondary assessment.
By Joseph Mambili
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