ABOUT THE CBC CURRICULUM
Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya: From Playgroup to Junior Secondary
The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya is designed to equip learners with practical skills and knowledge for lifelong learning. Below is a detailed overview of the CBC structure from Playgroup to Junior Secondary.
Playgroup (Early Years Education)
Age Group: 3-4 years
Key Learning Areas:
- Language Activities
- Mathematical Activities
- Environmental Activities
- Psychomotor and Creative Activities
- Social Studies Activities
Focus:
- Developing communication and language skills
- Introduction to basic numeracy
- Exploring the environment
- Enhancing fine and gross motor skills
- Social interaction and play
Pre-Primary (Early Years Education)
Age Group: 4-6 years (Pre-Primary 1 and Pre-Primary 2)
Key Learning Areas:
- Language Activities
- Mathematical Activities
- Environmental Activities
- Psychomotor and Creative Activities
- Religious Education Activities
- Social Studies Activities
Focus:
- Foundation in literacy and numeracy
- Environmental awareness
- Physical and creative development
- Moral and spiritual development
- Social and emotional growth
Grades 1-3 (Lower Primary)
Age Group: 6-9 years
Subjects:
- English Language
- Kiswahili Language
- Indigenous Languages
- Mathematics
- Environmental Activities
- Hygiene and Nutrition
- Religious Education (CRE/IRE/HRE)
- Movement and Creative Activities (P.E., Art, Craft, Music)
- Pastoral Programmes of Instruction (PPI)
Focus:
- Strengthening literacy and numeracy skills
- Basic scientific and environmental knowledge
- Health and hygiene practices
- Creative and physical development
- Religious and moral instruction
Grades 4-6 (Upper Primary)
Age Group: 9-12 years
Subjects:
- English Language
- Kiswahili Language
- Indigenous Languages
- Mathematics
- Science and Technology
- Social Studies
- Religious Education (CRE/IRE/HRE)
- Home Science
- Agriculture
- Creative Arts (Art, Craft, Music)
- Physical Education (P.E.)
- Pastoral Programmes of Instruction (PPI)
Focus:
- Advanced literacy and numeracy
- Introduction to scientific concepts and technology
- Social and cultural studies
- Practical skills in home science and agriculture
- Artistic and physical development
Grades 7-9 (Junior Secondary)
Age Group: 12-15 years
Core Subjects:
- English Language
- Kiswahili Language
- Mathematics
- Integrated Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- Health Education
- Social Studies
- Business Studies
- Agriculture
- Religious Education (CRE/IRE/HRE)
- Life Skills Education
- Sports and Physical Education
Pre-Technical and Pre-Career Subjects (Optional):
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
- Home Science
- Computer Science
- Foreign Languages (French, German, Mandarin, Arabic)
- Kenyan Sign Language
- Indigenous Languages
Focus:
- Specialized knowledge in core academic subjects
- Introduction to technical and career education
- Development of life skills and health education
- Enhanced physical and artistic capabilities
- Preparation for senior secondary education and career pathways