Kenya school calendar 2026: Key KJSEA, KCSE, KPSEA dates learners should know
Kenyan schools will reopen for Term Three on August 24, 2026, the Ministry of Education confirmed, dismissing a viral claim that the academic calendar had been postponed to September. The clarification comes as parents, guardians, teachers and learners prepare for the final school term of the year, which will run for nine weeks before giving […]
Kenya's school calendar for 2026 has been confirmed by the Ministry of Education, dispelling rumors that the academic year had been delayed until September. The official reopening is set for August 24, 2026, marking the start of the final Term Three of the academic year. This nine-week term will conclude on October 23, 2026, followed by a tight schedule of national examinations.
The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) will be held from October 26 to October 29, 2026. Similarly, the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) will also commence on October 26. For vocational level assessments, the Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA) is scheduled to begin on November 2, 2026.
Secondary school candidates, including those preparing for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), should note that the KCSE examinations will begin on November 2 and continue until November 20, 2026. The KCSE is the final major examination of the 2026 cycle, concluding on November 20, 2026.
The close proximity of the final term to the examination period underscores the importance of thorough preparation for students across all levels of education. Parents and guardians are advised to rely on official government communication for any changes to the school calendar, rather than relying on unverified social media posts.
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