2024 KPSEA Exam Timetable and Guidelines Released by KNEC.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially released the 2024 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) timetable, along with critical instructions for candidates, supervisors, and invigilators.
The KPSEA exams, scheduled to begin on Monday, October 28, 2024, after a rehearsal day on Friday, October 25, mark a pivotal step in primary education assessment across Kenya.
Key Exam Guidelines
According to KNEC’s guidelines, the time allocated for each paper is strictly as indicated on the timetable.
Extra time will not be allowed, with reading time included within the official exam duration, unless specified otherwise for certain papers.
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Supervisors and invigilators are instructed to provide each candidate with personalized mark sheets, ensuring that the details, including names and assessment numbers, are accurate.
Detailed KPSEA Exam Schedule
| Day & Date | Session Time | Paper | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 25/10/2024 | Rehearsal Day | – | – |
| Monday, 28/10/2024 | 8:30 am – 9:50 am | Mathematics | 1 hr 20 mins |
| 8:30 am – 10:20 am | Mathematics (Large print) | 1 hr 20 mins | |
| Mathematics (Braille) | 1 hr 50 mins | ||
| 10:20 am – 10:50 am | Break | 30 mins | |
| 10:50 am – 11:50 am | English | 1 hr | |
| English (Large print) | 1 hr | ||
| English (Hearing Impaired) | 1 hr 20 mins | ||
| English (Braille) | 1 hr 20 mins | ||
| Tuesday, 29/10/2024 | 8:30 am – 10:10 am | Integrated Science | 1 hr 40 mins |
| Integrated Science (Large print) | 1 hr 40 mins | ||
| Wednesday, 30/10/2024 | 8:30 am – 10:40 am | Integrated Science (Braille) | 2 hrs 10 mins |
| 10:40 am – 11:10 am | Break | 30 mins | |
| 11:10 am – 12:10 pm | Kiswahili | 1 hr | |
| Kiswahili (Large print) | 1 hr | ||
| Kiswahili (Braille) | 1 hr | ||
| Kenyan Sign Language | 1 hr | ||
| 11:10 am – 12:30 pm | Creative Arts & Social Studies | 1 hr 20 mins | |
| Creative Arts & Social Studies (Large print) | 1 hr 40 mins | ||
| Creative Arts & Social Studies (Braille) | 2 hrs 10 mins |
Additional Instructions
The 2024 KPSEA timetable addresses accessibility by providing specific formats for students with special needs, including large print and Braille versions of exam papers.
The comprehensive schedule covers core subjects like Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Integrated Science, and Creative Arts & Social Studies.
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For candidates requiring extended time due to visual or hearing impairments, appropriate adjustments are made in line with KNEC’s inclusivity policies.
As schools across Kenya prepare for these assessments, KNEC urges students and staff to adhere strictly to the scheduled timings and ensure all exam protocols are followed.
2024 KPSEA Exam Timetable and Guidelines Released by KNEC.
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