Ministry of Education Releases 2025 Academic Calendar for Schools and Teacher Training Colleges

Ministry of Education Releases 2025 Academic Calendar for Schools and Teacher Training Colleges.

The Ministry of Education has issued the official 2025 academic calendar for basic education institutions across the country, covering pre-primary, primary, and junior schools under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

The announcement, made through a circular from the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Basic Education, provides a comprehensive breakdown of the school term dates, holiday periods, and assessment timelines for the upcoming academic year.

Primary and Secondary Schools

Primary schools are scheduled to begin their first term on January 6 and conclude on April 4, 2025.

The second term is set to commence on April 28 and end on August 1, while the third term will start on August 25 and finish on October 24, 2025.

Similarly, secondary schools will start their first term on January 6, ending on April 4. Their half-term break is scheduled from February 26 to March 25.

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The second term will follow from April 28 to August 1, with a half-term break from June 25 to June 29.

The third term, running from August 25 to October 24, will pave the way for Form 4 candidates to take their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams between November 3 and November 21.

Schools will then reopen on January 2, 2026.

Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs)

The 2025 calendar for Diploma Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) is as follows:

• Term 1: January 6 – April 4, 2025, followed by a holiday from April 7 to May 2.
• Term 2: May 5 – August 1, 2025, with a break from August 4 to 29.
• Term 3: September 14 – November 14, 2025. The December holiday will start on November 17 and last until January 2, 2026.

2025 Term Dates Overview for Pre-Primary, Primary, and Junior Schools

The academic year in 2025 is organized across three terms, with each term incorporating a half-term break and holiday period.

Term 1

• Opening Date: January 6, 2025
• Half-Term Break: February 26 – March 2, 2025 (5 days)
• Closing Date: April 4, 2025
• Duration: 13 weeks

April Holiday: April 7 – April 25, 2025 (3 weeks)

Term 2

• Opening Date: April 28, 2025
• Half-Term Break: June 25 – June 29, 2025 (5 days)
• Closing Date: August 1, 2025
• Duration: 14 weeks

August Holiday: August 4 – August 25, 2025 (3 weeks)

Term 3

• Opening Date: August 27, 2025
• Closing Date: October 27, 2025
• Duration: 9 weeks

December Holiday: Begins October 31, 2025, and extends to January 2, 2026.

These schedules aim to ensure a smooth transition through the academic year for students and trainees across the country.

Key Assessments in 2025

The circular also highlights key national assessments scheduled for different levels of basic education as follows:

1. Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KISEA)
2. Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILLA)
3. Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KISTA)
4. Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA)

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The Ministry emphasized the importance of adherence to these dates to ensure the smooth conduct of academic programs and assessments throughout the year.

For further details, education stakeholders can contact the Ministry of Education offices or respective county and sub-county directors of education.

Ministry of Education Releases 2025 Academic Calendar for Schools and Teacher Training Colleges.

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