The Ministry of Education has announced a seven-day window for parents and learners to revise Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) placements.
The revision portal will be open from December 23, giving an opportunity for adjustments to ensure that learners are placed in schools that better match their interests and academic performance.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the decision comes after a number of parents raised concerns over the placement of their children in senior secondary schools.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the decision comes after a number of parents raised concerns over the placement of their children in senior secondary schools.
Many parents reported challenges with the automated system, including difficulty accessing placement results or receiving messages stating that their child’s information was unavailable.
The ministry has urged parents to submit concerns through junior school heads, and placements will be adjusted based on available space at the senior schools.
Several parents expressed frustration over how the automated system allocated schools. Some noted that their children were assigned to schools far from home, which could pose challenges in commuting and adjusting to a new environment.
Several parents expressed frustration over how the automated system allocated schools. Some noted that their children were assigned to schools far from home, which could pose challenges in commuting and adjusting to a new environment.
Others questioned the criteria used for placement, claiming that the system did not reflect their child’s interests or abilities. In some cases, parents said they tried repeatedly to access results online without success, leading to confusion and worry about their children’s future.
CS Julius Ogamba addressed these concerns, explaining that placements were done using a fully automated system designed to consider multiple factors.
CS Julius Ogamba addressed these concerns, explaining that placements were done using a fully automated system designed to consider multiple factors.
These included the learner’s performance in KJSEA, results of psychometric tests, equity considerations, and school capacity.
“The revision window will allow learners and parents to make necessary changes to align placements with preferences and ensure better access for all students,” he said.
The ministry emphasized that any requests for revision should be submitted through school administrators, who will forward them to the relevant authorities.
The ministry emphasized that any requests for revision should be submitted through school administrators, who will forward them to the relevant authorities.
Approval of changes will depend on the availability of spaces in the senior schools. This measure aims to balance fairness with the need to respect learners’ and parents’ preferences while maintaining order in the school placement process.
Parents have been encouraged to use official channels to check results and submit revision requests. The ministry provided guidance that learners can check placements via SMS by sending their KNEC assessment number to 22263 or by using the official portal at education.go.ke. Authorities have also reminded parents to ensure their assessment numbers are accurate to avoid delays or errors.
The placement revision window is seen as a positive step by many education stakeholders, as it provides flexibility in the system.
Parents have been encouraged to use official channels to check results and submit revision requests. The ministry provided guidance that learners can check placements via SMS by sending their KNEC assessment number to 22263 or by using the official portal at education.go.ke. Authorities have also reminded parents to ensure their assessment numbers are accurate to avoid delays or errors.
The placement revision window is seen as a positive step by many education stakeholders, as it provides flexibility in the system.
It allows learners to make informed decisions about their senior school placements and addresses concerns that have arisen since the official release of Grade 10 results on December 19.
The Ministry of Education hopes this measure will reduce confusion and ensure that learners start their senior secondary education in schools that suit their academic goals and personal circumstances.
This announcement comes at a time when parents and students are highly focused on holiday travel and preparations for the new academic year.
This announcement comes at a time when parents and students are highly focused on holiday travel and preparations for the new academic year.
The seven-day revision window ensures that all necessary adjustments are made before the start of the term, giving learners a better chance to settle into their new schools without undue stress.
As the portal opens on December 23, parents and learners are advised to act promptly and follow the ministry’s guidelines to ensure that placement revisions are processed smoothly. Y
As the portal opens on December 23, parents and learners are advised to act promptly and follow the ministry’s guidelines to ensure that placement revisions are processed smoothly. Y
The Ministry of Education has committed to monitoring the process closely and addressing any issues that may arise, reinforcing its goal of creating a fair, transparent, and efficient system for all learners.
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