Following the KJSEA 2025 results announced on December 11, the Ministry of Education has released placements for the inaugural cohort of 1,130,459 candidates into grade 10. Parents can check via SMS or the online portal, with students required to report to assigned senior secondary schools on January 12, 2026.
The placements, fully automated, factor in students' school choices, KJSEA performance, psychometric test results, equity considerations, and school capacity. "The top performers in each STEM, social science, and arts track will get priority placement in boarding schools of their choice," the Ministry stated.
Parents can verify placements by sending the KNEC assessment number via SMS to 22263 or via the portal at placements.education.go.ke.
Parents and learners can request one irreversible school change through a formal application via junior school heads, at least two weeks before the reporting date. Senior schools must declare vacancies through county directors of education, with joining instructions issued online only—no printed letters for replacements.
"The officers involved are required to cooperate and ensure a fair and credible selection and placement process for a smooth transition from junior to senior school," the Ministry emphasized.