How CBC differs with the 8-4-4 system

Grade Six pupils preparing rice during a practical session at Mully Primary School in Matuu, Machakos County, on October 5, 2022. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

The 8-4-4 system has been examining students in nine learning areas folded into five exam subjects.

In the new system, however, the learners in Grade 7 will have 12 learning areas with additional two optional subjects.