CBC Curriculum 

CBC is an educational reform that the Kenyan government introduced in 2017, which replaces the old system 8-4-4. The structure of CBC is 2-6-3-3-3. It starts with two years of pre-primary, then six years of primary, then secondary is divided into two parts: 3 years of junior secondary and then another three years of senior secondary, then last three years of university.  

Two years of pre-primary: The two classes taken are known pre-primary 1 and pre-primary 2. Subjects taught are Language Activities, Mathematical Activities, Environmental Activities, Creative Activities, Religious Education Activities.

Six years of Primary: This level is divided into two parts: 

Lower Primary (Grade 1 - Grade 3). Subjects taught include Kiswahili Language Activities/Kenya Sign Language for learners who are deaf, English Language Activities, Indigenous Language Activities, Mathematical Activities, Environmental Activities, Hygiene and Nutrition Activities, Religious Education Activities, Movement and Creative Activities.

Upper Primary (Grade 4 - Grade 6).  Subjects include English, Kiswahili or Kenya Sign Language (for learners who are deaf), Home Science, Agriculture, Science and Technology, Mathematics, Religious Education (CRE/IRE/HRE), Creative Arts, Physical and Health Education, Social Studies.

Six years of Secondary: This level is also divided into two parts:

Lower secondary (Grade 7 - Grade 9):  Compulsory subjects include: English, Kiswahili or Kenyan Sign -Language for learners who are deaf, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Health Education, Pre-Technical and -Pre-Career Education, Social Studies. Students choose the following subjects Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education, Hindu Religious Education, Business Studies 1, Agriculture, Life Skills Education, Sports and Physical Education.

Upper secondary (Grade 10 - Grade 12): 

By the time, students reach this level, they would have had the chance in lower secondary to explore their abilities and what career path they want to specialize in.  This level gives students the necessary training that will the lay the foundation for further education.

Core Competencies

The CBC Curriculum is built around seven core competencies that help with the learning process.

1- Communication and Collaboration. This ensures that students are able to communicate with others within the community they live in. Humans are social beings so ensuring a child knows how to communicate effectively is important in their life. 

2- Critical thinking and problem-solving. Critical thinking is an essential skill for students where they are able to use systematic methods to analyze a situation and come up with a solution for that specific situation. Problem-solving is a by-product of critical thinking. Humans use critical thinking to solve a problems and real-life situations.

3- Creativity and Imagination. This is a competency that allows students to think creatively and innovate new ideas for society. This eventually prevents students from being consumerists. 

4- Citizenship.  This competency ensures that students become a good citizen that knows the rights, privileges and duties of a citizen or the community they live in.

5- Digital Literacy. In this age, students should have the proficiency for using technology. This competency ensures graduate students are able to use digital tools and are proficient at it.

6- Learning to learn. Human beings have a natural incline to learn, so this competency enhances this and allows students to want to continue learning even after leaving school. 

7- Self-efficacy. This competency is key because it allows student to have the belief that they are capable of achieving whatever goal they have their mind set to do.

CBC Curriculum is a system which helps students have the capacity to navigate life outside of school. It has the necessary framework for students to explore for their own career path and develop the necessary skills for it.