CBC vs 8-4-4: What Changed and Why |
5 min read Parents, Teachers Updated Mar 2026 CBC vs 8-4-4: What Changed and Why Quick summary: Kenya moved from the 8-4-4 system to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) to better prepare learners for the 21st century. This article compares the two systems side by side and explains the reasons behind the shift. 1. Introduction For […]
Understanding CBC
What is the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)?Reading time: 4 minutesAudience: Everyone (Parents, Teachers, Students, Community Members)Quick SummaryThe Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is Kenya’s new framework for basic education. It replaces the old 8-4-4 system with a focus on developing every learner’s potential. Instead of measuring success only by exams, CBC ensures learners gain knowledge, skills, values, and […]
What is the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)?
Reading time: 4 minutesAudience: Everyone (Parents, Teachers, Students, Community Members) Quick Summary The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is Kenya’s new framework for basic education. It replaces the old 8-4-4 system with a focus on developing every learner’s potential. Instead of measuring success only by exams, CBC ensures learners gain knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes they can apply in real life. The […]