How Grade 10 Learners Can Change School Choices Before 2026 Admission

The Ministry of Education has explained how Grade 10 learners can change their selected senior schools before the 2026 admission process is completed.

According to guidelines from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), learners who are not satisfied with their initial placement still have a chance to request a school change—if they follow the correct procedure.

Accessing Grade 10 Admission Details

After placement results are released, learners will be able to see the schools they have been admitted to.

Admission letters and joining instructions will be available online
Parents will need the learner’s assessment number to access the details
Both public and private schools must admit learners through the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS)

Schools are also required to update learner reporting daily through KEMIS to ensure transparency.

Importantly, principals are not allowed to enter a learner into the system unless the learner has physically reported to the school.

Procedure for Changing Grade 10 School Choices

Learners who wish to change their selected senior school must follow these steps:

Senior schools will announce available spaces through their County Directors of Education
Transfer requests must be submitted through the head of the junior school
Applications should be made at least two weeks before the official reporting date
Priority will be given to learners who had previously selected the school they are applying to
Approval depends on the school’s official capacity, as verified by the Ministry of Education

Once a transfer is approved:

New joining instructions will be accessed online
Schools are not allowed to issue printed admission letters
A learner is allowed only one replacement, and it cannot be reversed

Types of Senior Schools in Kenya

1. School Pathways

Triple Pathway Schools

STEM
Arts and Sports
Social Sciences

Double Pathway Schools

STEAMS and Arts
Sports and Social Sciences

2. Accommodation Options

Day Senior Schools – Learners commute from home daily
Hybrid Senior Schools – Some learners board, others commute

3. Gender-Based Schools

Single-Sex Schools – Boys-only or Girls-only
Mixed Schools – Boys and girls study together

4. Special Needs Senior Schools

Schools for learners with hearing, visual, or physical impairments
Vocational senior schools for learners with autism, cerebral palsy, cognitive challenges, or deaf-blind conditions

How to Check KJSEA School Selection Results

Parents and learners can check selected schools for Grade 10 using mobile phones.

The service is supported by Safaricom PLC.

Option 1: SMS

Send the learner’s assessment number to 22263
Cost: KSh 30 per SMS

Option 2: Online Portal

Visit: selection.education.go.ke/my-selections
Enter the assessment number to view:
- Selected school
- Chosen pathway

Final Advice to Parents and Learners

School replacement should be done carefully, as it is allowed only once. Parents are encouraged to apply early and confirm school capacity before making any decision.