The CBE Way
Competency Based Education at Kilimani Junior Academy - building skills, character and talent for life, not just for exams.
Learning built around real competencies
The Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum develops a learner's practical skills, critical thinking and holistic talents rather than rote memorisation for exams. It is progressively replacing the old 8-4-4 system through a structured 2-6-3-3-3 pathway.
Four stages, one nurturing path
At Kilimani Junior Academy your child can grow through every stage of the CBE journey, on one green campus.
2 Years
Early Years
PP1 & PP2
Play-based learning, socialising and discovering early talents.
Explore Early Years
6 Years
Primary School
Grades 1-6
A strong foundation in literacy, numeracy and environmental exploration.
Explore Primary School
3 Years
Junior Secondary School
Grades 7-9
A broad range of subjects to explore and identify each learner's strengths.
Explore Junior Secondary School
3 Years
Senior School
Grades 10-12
Learners specialise in a career-focused pathway of their choice.
Explore Senior SchoolThree routes to a future career
At Senior Secondary level, learners specialise in one of three career-focused tracks.
STEM
Pure and applied sciences: Computer Science, Agriculture, Aviation Technology and Engineering.
Social Sciences
Languages, Literature, Business Studies, Law and the Humanities.
Arts & Sports Sciences
Talents in Sports, Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Theatre).
Learn more on the Senior School page.
The 7 core competencies
Every learner grows these essential life skills throughout their journey with us.
Give your child the CBE advantage
From Pre-Primary to Senior School, we nurture confident, capable and future-ready learners.