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How to Check School Placement for KJSEA 2025

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KJSEA 2025 (Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment), you’ll want to know which senior secondary school they’ve been placed in. This placement determines their academic path and future studies. In this guide, we explain how to check the placement results easily using your phone or a computer.Learn how to check your KJSEA 2025 school placement online or via SMS in Kenya. Step-by-step guide for parents and students. If your child sat for the


What is KJSEA and Why Is Placement Important?

KJSEA is the national exam that determines students’ transition from Grade 9 to Grade 10 in Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum. Placement depends on exam performance, chosen preferences, and school capacity. It also reveals the student’s academic pathway—STEM, Arts, or Social Sciences.


How to Check KJSEA 2025 Placement Results

1. 📱 Via SMS (Quickest Method)

  • Open your messaging app.

  • Type the student’s assessment number.

  • Send it as a text message to 22263.

  • You’ll receive a reply with the assigned school and pathway (e.g. STEM).

⚠️ Note: Each SMS may cost around KSh 30.
Source: Capital FM Kenya


2. 🌐 Online via KJSEA Portal

  • Visit: https://kjsea.knec.ac.ke

  • Enter the assessment number and student’s name.

  • Accept the terms and submit.

  • The result will display the assigned school and educational track.

Source: Capital FM Kenya


3. 📊 Through the Grade 10 Selection Portal

Some students may also view placements through Kenya’s official Grade 10 Selection System:


When Were the 2025 Placements Released?

The Ministry of Education released Grade 10 placement results on Friday, December 19, 2025, ensuring students can prepare before the January term begins.

Source: Eastleigh Voice


FAQs

❓ Do all students get a school placement?

Yes, every student who took the KJSEA 2025 receives a placement based on merit and capacity.

Source: Tuko Kenya


❓ What if I’m unhappy with the school assigned?

There is typically a short review window for submitting appeals or requesting changes after placement results are released.


❓ What are the academic pathways?

KJSEA 2025 introduced three major pathways based on performance and interests:

  • STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math)

  • Social Sciences & Humanities

  • Arts & Sports

These are part of Kenya’s CBC curriculum reforms to specialize early in secondary education.

Source: The Kenya Times


Conclusion

Checking your KJSEA 2025 school placement is straightforward—via SMS or online portals. This step is crucial in planning your child’s academic journey. Ensure you have the assessment number and student name ready to access results without delay.