KICD CBE Framework

Official Pathways

Comprehensive guide to specialized learning areas from Junior Secondary foundational blocks to Senior Secondary professional tracks.

1. Junior Secondary School

Grades 7–9: The Broad Base

Learners engage in a wide variety of subjects to discover their natural Multiple Intelligence strengths before specializing in Grade 10.

12 Compulsory Areas
English Language
Kiswahili / KSL
Core/Essential Mathematics
Integrated Science
Social Studies
Pre-Technical Education
Business Studies
Agriculture
Religious Education
Health Education
Life Skills
Sports & PE
Optional Areas (Choose 1-2)
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Home Science
Computer Science
Foreign Languages
Indigenous Languages

2. Senior Secondary School

Grades 10–12: Professional Tracks

The 11-Subject Formula

Part A: Compulsory (4)

English Language
Kiswahili or Kenyan Sign Language
Core/Essential Mathematics
Community Service Learning (CSL)

Part B: Electives (7)

Choose 7 electives matching your MI Profile. Critical Rule: Exactly 3 electives must come from your specialized track for cluster analysis and university program alignment.

STEM
Science, Tech, Eng & Math

Core Specializations

  • Pure Sciences (Bio, Chem, Phys)
  • Applied (Agri, Comp Science)
  • Technical (Aviation, Engineering)

Ideal for: Engineers, Doctors, Data Scientists, and Research Scientists.

Social Sciences
Humanities, Lang & Business

Core Specializations

  • Humanities (History, Geog, RE)
  • Languages (Fasihi, Sign Lang)
  • Business Studies & Economics

Ideal for: Lawyers, Diplomats, Accountants, and Policy Makers.

Arts & Sports
Performance & Physiology

Core Specializations

  • Performing Arts (Music, Theatre)
  • Visual Arts (Fine Arts, Design)
  • Sports Science & Physiology

Ideal for: Athletes, Creative Directors, Musicians, and Sports Analysts.

Curriculum Strategic Table

Education LevelStructural RequirementStrategic Notes
Junior Secondary (7–9)12 Compulsory + 1-2 OptionalDiscovery phase for identifying Multiple Intelligence signatures.
Senior Secondary (10–12)11 Subjects (4 Compulsory + 7 Electives)Specialization phase. Exactly 3 electives must align with the chosen track.

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