EDUCATION SYSTEM OF “KENYA” MD. ANAMUL HVQMD.MUBIN HOSSAIN

KENYA Official Name : Republic of Kenya Area : 581,309 sq km2 /224,445 sq mi Population : 45,010,056 Government system : Presidential Democracy Capital : Nairobi Independence : 12 December 1963 from UK Republic : 12 December 1964

CONT….. Currency : Kenyan shilling Father of the nation: Jomo Kenyatta President : Uhuru Kenyatta Vice President : William Samoei Ruto Education Minister : Prof. Jacob Thuranira Kaimenyi  Literacy Rate : 85%

QUALIFICATION DEGREE

HISTORY

In 1985 the 7-4-2-3 system was replaced with the current 8-4-4 educational system.

Based on the American educational system. This system consists of 8 years of primary school, 4 years of

secondary school and 4 years of higher education. The curriculum focuses on mathematics, English and various

vocational subjects.

STEPS OF EDUCATION SYSTEM Primary Education General secondary education Vocational secondary education Postsecondary education Higher education

PRIMARY EDUCATION The first phase of the 8-4-4 educational system is primary

education. Primary education lasts 8 years in Kenya (standards 1 to 8). Pupils are usually 6 years old when they start school, and 14

when they complete their primary education. Primary education has been free and compulsory in Kenya

since 2003.

GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION Secondary education is also free, but not compulsory. Kenya has more than 3,500 secondary schools, with some

700,000 pupils. Less than 50 per cent of primary school pupils continue on to

secondary education. Secondary education ordinarily takes 4 years.

VOCATIONAL SECONDARY EDUCATION Following completion of primary education and the award of

the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), pupils have the option of following a vocationally oriented study programme as part of the artisan and trade programmes at youth polytechnics. These programmes lead to a variety of diplomas and certificates, among which a Craft Certificate.

The level of these vocationally oriented artisan and trade study programmes is comparable to VMBO(voorbereidend middelbaar beroepsonderwijs  literally, "preparatory middle-level vocational education") study programmes

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION Post-secondary technical study programmes are delivered by

various technical training institutes and institutes of technology.

The admission requirement is generally a KCSE with a C- average.

The study programmes offered by technical training institutes and institutes of technology vary in duration.

HIGHER EDUCATION Higher education in Kenya has a binary structure, with

universities being either public or private. There are a total of seven public universities; these are

independent and subsidized by the government. There are national polytechnics which offer higher professional

education. Admission to higher education at Kenya’s public universities is

managed by the Joint Admissions Board (JAB).

CONT……. Degree granting institutions in Kenya can be categorized as:- (a) Public universities - 7 (b) Public University Constituent Colleges - 24 (c) Public University Campuses - 3 (d) Chartered Private Universities - 14 (e) Chartered Private University Colleges - 5 (f) Universities with Letter of Interim Authority(LIA) - 11 (g) Registered Private Universities - 2

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

University education in Kenya consists of three levels: bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programmes. Universities also offer Diplomas and Certificates.

Bachelor Degree Masters Degree Ph.D

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Bachelor’s degree programmes usually consist of major and minor subjects. Depending on the discipline chosen, a bachelor's programme can take 4 to 6 years

Bachelor of Education programmes usually take 4 years. Engineering, architecture, veterinary science and

medicine programmes take 5 and 6 years respectively

MASTER’S DEGREE

Master’s degree programmes in Kenya usually take 1 or 2 years.

The first year mainly consists of lectures, with the second year spent doing research.

In most cases, admission to a master’s programme requires a minimum of an upper second class bachelor's degree.

PHD A doctorate is awarded following a period of at least 3

years of research conducted during the doctoral programme.

The titles awarded following successful completion of the doctoral programme are PhD and DPhil.

A master’s degree is mandatory in order to pursue a Doctorate degree.

HIGHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Higher professional education is offered by the national

polytechnics. These polytechnics do not offer programmes that confer

a bachelor’s or master’s degree; instead, they confer a certificate, diploma or higher diploma.

Depending on the diploma achieved, one can then move on to enrol in a university's bachelor’s programme.

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM SECONDARY EDUCATION

ASSESSMENT SYSTEMHIGHER EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree

WINGS OF EDUCATION MINISTRY Directorate of Basic Education Directorate of Secondary and Tertiary Education Directorate of Adult and Continuing Education Directorate of Quality Assurance and Standards Directorate of Policy, Partnerships and East African

Community Affairs Directorate of Field and Other Services

DIRECTORATE OF BASIC EDUCATION

Directorate of Basic Education is responsible for coordination and management of programmes and activities in the Early Childhood Development, Primary Education and Teachers Training Colleges for P1. The specific function of the directorate is to :-

Formulate and Implement Policies Strategies and Programmes for Primary Education and

Teacher Training Supervise the Management of Basic Education Service

Provision Institutions Establish and Maintain an Information Management

(database) System for Primary Education

CONT……. Facilitate the Development of Basic Education and Teacher

Training Including Pre-primary Early Childhood Development Education Day Care Centres Initiate and Implement Strategic International National and Institutional Collaborations and  Partnerships

for Interventions in Basic Education Ensure Implementation of Nomadic Education and

Alternative Provision to Basic Education Policies Ensure Prudent Management of Finances and other

Resources in Basic Education  Institution Ensure Registration of all Schools and Colleges and

Processing of DEBs Teacher and Student Management

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Coordinate and Supervise  Policies/Strategies on Free Primary Education

Primary Teacher Education Primary School Infrastructure Water and Sanitation and ESP(Enriched

Support Program) Programmes Implement SNE(Special Needs Education) Policy Emergency Infrastructure in Basic Education.

DIRECTORATE OF SECONDARY AND TERTIARY EDUCATION

Directorate of Secondary and Tertialy Education is responsible for coordination and management of programmes and activities in Secondary Schools and Diploma Colleges.It’s specific functions are :-

Registration of Schools and Diploma teachers Colleges Policy formulation and implementation Admission and transfer of students in Secondary Schools and

Diploma Teachers colleges

CONT…… Discipline of students, BOM(Brainstorming On

Microfiche), Parents Association and school Projects Management of external and government Projects Coordination of Co- Curricular activities Management of school grants Implement SNE Policy in Secondary Education

Partnership with State, and private partners.

DIRECTORATE OF ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

The Directorate is responsible for coordination and management of programmes and activities in the adult education. Mainly emphasize on illiterate vilage people. Directorate functions are to :-

Formulate and implement ACE Policies Promote multiple literacy through alternative provision of

basic adult education programmes Provide Education through alternative education approaches Promote general Adult Education programmes Provision of Basic literacy to out of school children Coordination of the implementation of Nomadic Education and

Alternative Basic Education and Training in Kenya

CONT….. Provision of Alternative Education to Marginalized, hard-to-

reach and vulnerable groups Development of guidelines on competencies in Alternative

Basic Education programmes Manage ACE Assessment and Examinations Governance and Management of Alternative Basic Education

Centres Development of ACE programmes Enhance community empowerment programmes through

partnerships and collaboration with all stakeholders Development of ACE Instructional Materials

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ACE Teacher Management Management of strategic partnerships and linkages Enhance Governance and Management of MDTIs Advice the Minister on matters relating to teachers for

Alternative Basic Adult & Continuing Education.

DIRECTORATE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND STANDARDS

It is responsible for  Establishing, maintaining and improving standards in all basic and training institutions; Quality Assurance and Standards assessment of basic educational and training institutions; Co-ordination, organization and implementation of co-curriculum activities at national and international levels.

DIRECTORATE OF POLICY, PARTNERSHIPS AND EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Specially emphasize on cultural exchange and regional development through education.

Has four main Departments:- National Education Program (NEP) Policy and Programs Evaluation of Curriculum Support Materials Coordination of East African Community Activities

DIRECTORATE OF FIELD AND OTHER SERVICES

The Directorate is responsible for : Deployment, supervision and transfer of education officers. Co-ordinate capacity building of education managers. Advise the Permanent Secretary on and co-ordinate provision

of infrastructure and related resources for field offices. management of Performance 

CONT….. Contracting for field officers.  Provide and co-ordinate Guidance and Counseling Services in

the learning institutions. Co-ordinate Education in Emergencies. Co-ordinate Voluntary Services Organizations (VSO) in

education.

Thaks to all….