September School-Based Assessment Guidance Issued for Five Grades (Kenya, August 2026)
KNEC issued guidance and a schedule for September 2026 school-based assessments covering Grades 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8.
KNEC issued guidance and a schedule for September 2026 school-based assessments covering Grades 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8.
What Changed?
The notice provides the official administration schedule for the listed grades.
Old System vs New System
Schools did not yet have this published September 2026 schedule through the August notice.
The examination authority has set the assessment administration process for the listed grades.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Learners in the listed grades will complete school-based assessments under the published schedule.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents can use school notices based on the KNEC schedule to support attendance and preparation.
School / Institution Impact
Schools must organize the assessments according to KNEC instructions.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers administering school-based assessments must follow the published schedule and guidance.
Key Dates
- 2026-08-26: guidance and schedule published for September 2026 assessments.
What To Do
- Schools should review the official KNEC guidance and communicate relevant dates to learners and families.
What To Watch Next
Watch for scoring, upload and reporting instructions connected with the assessment cycle.
Global Context
The notice illustrates centralized scheduling of school-administered national assessment activity.
Source Record
Source type: Exam calendar
Source name: Kenya National Examinations Council