02/02/2026
Senior School Curriculum, what you need:
Pathways, Tracks & Subjects;
Rather than force all students to follow the same academic route, the Senior School model allows learners to specialise earlier, building skills and knowledge aligned with their talents and future ambitions.
Kenya’s Senior School curriculum marks one of the most significant shifts in the country’s education system in decades.
Moving away from a one-size-fits-all model, the new structure is designed to recognise that learners are different, gifted in different ways, motivated by different interests, and suited to different career paths.
At the heart of this reform are three broad learning pathways: Arts and Sports Science, Social Sciences, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Rather than forcing all students to follow the same academic route, the Senior School model allows learners to specialise earlier, building skills and knowledge aligned with their talents and future ambitions.
Below is a detailed breakdown of each pathway and the subjects offered, highlighting how this system aims to prepare students for both higher education and the world of work.
1. Arts and Sports Science pathway
The Arts and Sports Science pathway is tailored for learners who thrive in creativity, performance, and physical excellence.
It acknowledges that talent in sports and the arts is not a hobby, but a viable professional path when properly nurtured.
Sports Science
The Sports Science track focuses on Sports and Recreation, equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Learners are introduced to areas such as physical fitness, sports psychology, training methods, and sports management.
This pathway prepares students for careers in professional athletics, coaching, sports administration, fitness training, and recreation management.
Importantly, it shifts the perception of sports from being extracurricular to being a legitimate academic and career pathway.
Arts
The Arts track is divided into three core areas that support different forms of creativity:
Music and Dance: For learners interested in performance, composition, choreography, and cultural expression.
Theatre and Film: Focused on acting, directing, scriptwriting, stage production, and visual storytelling.
Fine Arts: Covers drawing, painting, sculpture, design, and visual communication.
This pathway supports careers in entertainment, media, cultural industries, education, and creative entrepreneurship, sectors that are increasingly important in the modern economy.
2. Social Sciences pathway
The Social Sciences pathway is ideal for students curious about human behavior, culture, communication, governance, and commerce.
It provides a strong foundation for careers in law, diplomacy, education, journalism, public service, and business.
Languages and literature
Language is power, and this track gives learners a wide range of linguistic options:
National and Local Languages: English, Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Indigenous Languages, and Kenyan Sign Language help preserve culture while strengthening communication skills.
Foreign Languages: Arabic, French, German, and Mandarin Chinese open doors to global opportunities in diplomacy, international trade, tourism, and translation.
Literature subjects deepen critical thinking, interpretation, and expression—skills that remain relevant across professions.
Humanities and Business Studies:
This track combines ethical understanding, historical awareness, and commercial knowledge:
Religious Education: Christian, Islamic, and Hindu Religious Education promote moral reasoning and social values.
Professional Studies: Business Studies, Geography, and History & Citizenship prepare learners for leadership, entrepreneurship, and civic responsibility.
Students in this pathway develop analytical skills essential for policy-making, governance, marketing, and social development.
3. STEM Pathway: Powering innovation and industrial growth
The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) pathway is the most technically diverse, aimed at learners who enjoy problem-solving, experimentation, and innovation. It is structured into three specialised tracks.
Pure Sciences: The academic foundation
This track includes Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and General Science. It forms the backbone for careers in medicine, engineering, research, data science, and academia.
Applied Sciences
Applied Sciences bridge theory and real-life application through subjects such as:
Agriculture
Computer Studies
Home Science
These subjects prepare students for technology-driven careers, food security, environmental management, and applied research.
Technical studies:
This track focuses on vocational and technical skills critical to industrial growth:-
Aviation
Building Construction
Electricity
Metalwork
Power Mechanics
Woodwork
Some specialised subjects like Media Technology and Marine and Fisheries Technology are offered only in schools with the required facilities, ensuring quality training.
Full List of Subjects Offered at Senior School;
1) English
2) Kiswahili/Kenyan Sign Language
3) Physical Education
4) Community Service Learning
5) Literature in English
6) Fasihi ya Kiswahili
7) Sign Language
8) Mandarin Chinese
9) French
10) German
11) Arabic
12) Indigenous Languages
13) History and Citizenship
14) Geography
15) Christian Religious Education
16) Hindu Religious Education
17) Islamic Religious Education
18) Business Studies
19) Music and Dance
20) Theatre and Film
21) Fine Arts
22) Sports and Recreation
23) Mathematics
24) Chemistry
25) Physics
26) Biology
27) General Science
28) Agriculture
29) Computer Studies
30) Home Science
31) Aviation
32) Building and Construction
33) Electricity
34) Metalwork
35) Woodwork
36) Power Mechanics
37) Media Technology*
38) Marine and Fisheries Technology*
NB: a) * LAs will be offered in specific schools
