KNEC releases KPSEA timetable

This assessment is a crucial part of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) and marks the completion of Grade 6 education for students nationwide. 

KPSEA was introduced as part of Kenya's shift to CBC, which emphasizes skill acquisition and practical knowledge over traditional exam-based learning. 

The assessment evaluates learners' competencies at the end of their primary education (Grade 6), replacing the previous system that ended with the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE). 

KPSEA provides feedback on students' performance in various subjects, helping educators identify areas for improvement and ensuring that the education system nurtures a broad range of skills.

For the 2024 academic year, KPSEA exams will start with a rehearsal on Friday, 25th October 2024, followed by the main examination, which will run from Monday, 28th October 2024 to Wednesday, 30th October 2024.

Mathematics and English papers will be done on Monday, Kiswahili, Integrated Science and Sign Language tests are on Tuesday, and Creative Arts & Social studies tests will mark the end of KPSEA on Wednesday. 

“The time allowed for each paper is indicated against the name of the paper and no extra time is to be allowed. Time for reading through questions is part of the time shown on the question paper except where special paper instructions indicate differently,” said KNEC in instructions to supervisors. 

Candidates are also not allowed to leave the assessment room before the end of the period allocated for the paper except with special permission from the Supervisor.

“Do not leave a sheet of paper you have written on or your answers in such a position that another candidate can read them. You should not give or obtain unfair assistance, or attempt to do so, whether by copying or in any other way, and your work should not show proof of such unfair assistance,” KNEC further warns candidates. 

Candidates who commits an assessment irregularity in any paper will have the results for the whole subject cancelled.