Grade 9 mid-term break is the inflection point for KJSEA 2026 preparation. Here is the 6-week study calendar, the high-yield strands per subject pulled from KNEC's 2026 specifications, and honest guidance on when to stop pushing your child.
KJSEA: the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment: is the live national assessment that decides Grade 10 senior school placement. It runs May to October 2026. Here is the official timeline, the 60/40 weighting, and the 7 things every Grade 9 parent must track this term.
KNEC's CBA portal at cba.knec.ac.ke is where Grade 4-5 projects and Grade 7-8 School-Based Assessments are uploaded. Here is the complete step-by-step guide with the May 29 2026 deadline that every Kenyan JSS teacher needs.
The second-ever KJSEA lands 26 October 2026. Format, subject list, grading system, placement into Senior School pathways, and a 6-month parent preparation plan.