Understanding the 2-6-3-3-3 Education Structure
5 min read Everyone Updated Mar 2026 Quick summary: CBC is organised into a 2-6-3-3-3 structure: 2 years in pre-primary, 6 years in primary (3 lower + 3 upper), 3 years in junior secondary, 3 years in senior secondary, and 3 years in tertiary education. This article breaks down each level, its purpose, and what […]
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 […]
What is the Competency-Based Curriculum
Curriculum Resources Community 4 min read Everyone Updated Mar 2026 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 […]
The 7 Core Competencies Explained
6 min read Everyone Updated Mar 2026 The 7 Core Competencies Explained (With Examples) Quick summary: The CBC framework is built around seven core competencies that every learner develops from pre-primary through senior school. These competencies—ranging from Communication to Digital Literacy—are woven into every subject and activity. This article explains each competency in plain language […]
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 […]