Guides for people running Kenyan schools
Plain answers to the questions bursars, head teachers, directors and parents actually ask. Written by the Enaton team, with sources where a fact comes from outside.
Cambridge IGCSE in Kenya: Grades and Results
Cambridge IGCSE in Kenya for parents and schools: subjects, A* to G grading, grade thresholds, when results come out, A level next and university entry.
CBC Grading System in Kenya: EE, ME, AE and BE
The CBC grading system for parents and schools: EE, ME, AE and BE, the KJSEA 8 point scale from EE1 to BE2, the score bands, and what a result like 7 EE2 means.
CBC vs CBE in Kenya: Is CBC Now CBE?
Is CBC now CBE? Yes. CBC vs CBE in Kenya explained: what changed in April 2025, what stayed the same, KJSEA, senior school pathways and what parents do now.
CBC Report Card Comments Teachers Can Use
CBC report card comments for every level, EE, ME, AE and BE, by learning area, plus how to write a comment that tells a parent what their child can do next.
Curricula in Kenya Explained: A Parent Guide
Curricula in Kenya explained for parents and schools: CBC/CBE, 8-4-4, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel, Montessori, IB and American, with ages, exams and fit.
How to Design an Official School Stamp
How to design an official school stamp: what to write on it, round vs oval vs date stamps, size and ink, ordering a rubber stamp, and keeping it secure.
How to Pay School Fees Using M-Pesa Paybill
How to pay school fees using M-Pesa: the Paybill steps, which account number to use, how to find the Paybill, check your fee balance and fix a wrong payment.
How to Reduce School Fees Arrears in Your School
How to reduce school fees arrears: clear fee structures, reminders that quote the live balance, a sample reminder SMS, lawful clearance and payment plans.
Montessori in Kenya: A Guide for Parents
Montessori in Kenya explained for parents: what it is, the ages it serves, a Montessori classroom, how it fits CBC/CBE pre-primary, and how to choose a school.
Moving From CBC to IGCSE, and Back Again
Moving from CBC to IGCSE in Kenya: the usual entry points, what the new school checks, KNEC equation for university entry, and how to move back to CBC/CBE.
Pearson Edexcel and the British Curriculum
The British curriculum in Kenya: key stages, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and A level, how they compare with Cambridge, and what parents should know.
School Attendance Register: Template and Guide
A school attendance register guide: a simple template and codes, what to record each day, the attendance percentage, paper vs digital, and following up absence.
One School System for Multiple Curricula
Running CBC/CBE beside Cambridge, Edexcel or Montessori? How one school system for multiple curricula keeps each right, with one register and parent account.
CBE Senior School Pathways, Tracks and Placement
Senior school pathways under CBE: STEM, Social Sciences, Arts and Sports Science, their tracks, Grade 10 school selection, placement and how to check it.
What Is a School Parent Portal? Login and Uses
What is a school parent portal? What parents see, how parent portal login works, how it differs from the KNEC CBA parent portal, and keeping your account safe.
What Is KEMIS? KEMIS in Full, Portal and Login
What is KEMIS? The education information system that replaced NEMIS in 2026, explained for schools: the official portal, login, onboarding and contacts.
Which Curriculum Is Best for My Child?
Which curriculum is best for my child in Kenya? There is no single answer. The questions to ask about learning style, university plans, cost and the school.
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