Pathways and Subjects in Senior Schools Starting 2026

Pathways and Subjects in Senior Schools Starting 2026.

In senior schools, there are three primary pathways for students: (i) Arts and Sports Science, (ii) Social Sciences, and (iii) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Life skills will be tailored to address specific challenges relevant to each learning area.

Arts and Sports Science

Sports Science

• Pathway: Arts and Sports Science
• Department: Sports Science
• Instructions: Core (4), Electives (1-2)
• Core (Mandatory Subjects):
  • Community Service Learning
  • Physical Education
  • Human Physiology, Anatomy, and Nutrition
  • Sports Ethics
• Electives:
  • Ball Games
  • Athletics
  • Indoor Games
  • Gymnastics
  • Water Sports
  • Boxing
  • Martial Arts
  • Outdoor Pursuits
  • Advanced Physical Education

Social Sciences

Humanities

• Pathway: Social Sciences
• Department: Humanities
• Instructions: Core (2), Electives (3-5)
• Core (Mandatory Subjects):
  • Community Service Learning
  • Physical Education
  • History and Citizenship
  • Geography
  • Christian Religious Education
  • Islamic Religious Education
  • Hindu Religious Education
  • Business Studies
  • Mathematics

Languages

• Pathway: Social Sciences
• Department: Languages
• Instructions: Core (2), Elective (1)
• Core (Mandatory Subjects):
  • Community Service Learning
  • Physical Education
  • English Language
  • Literature in English
• Electives:
  • Lugha ya Kiswahili
  • Fasihi ya Kiswahili
  • Kenyan Sign Language
  • Indigenous Languages
  • Arabic
  • French
  • German
  • Chinese

Business Studies

• Pathway: Social Sciences
• Department: Business Studies
• Instructions: Core (2), Elective (1)
• Core (Mandatory Subjects):
  • Community Service Learning
  • Physical Education
  • Business Studies

STEM: Pure Sciences and Applied Sciences

• Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
• Department: Pure Sciences and Applied Sciences
• Instructions: Core (3), Electives (3)
• Core (Mandatory Subjects):
  • Community Service Learning
  • Physical Education
  • ICT
• Electives:
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Agriculture
  • Computer Science
  • Foods and Nutrition
  • Home Management

STEM: Technical and Engineering

• Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
• Department: Technical and Engineering
• Instructions: Core (6), Electives (1)
• Core (Mandatory Subjects):
  • Community Service Learning
  • Physical Education
  • ICT
  • Mathematics
  • Physics/Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry/Biology/Biological Sciences

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• Electives:
  • Agricultural Technology
  • Geosciences Technology
  • Marine and Fisheries Technology
  • Aviation Technology
  • Wood Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Metal Technology
  • Power Mechanics

Career and Technology Studies – STEM

• Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
• Department: Career and Technology Studies
• Instructions: Core (3), Electives (1)
• Core (Mandatory Subjects):
  • Community Service Learning
  • Physical Education
  • ICT
  • Mathematics
  • Physics/Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry/Biology/Biological Sciences
• Electives:
  • Fashion and Interior Design
  • Leather Work
  • Culinary Arts
  • Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy
  • Plumbing and Ceramics
  • Welding and Fabrication
  • Tourism and Travel
  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Career and Technology Studies Continued

• Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
• Department: Career and Technology Studies
• Instructions: Core (3), Electives (1)
• Core (Mandatory Subjects):
  • Community Service Learning
  • Physical Education
  • ICT
  • Mathematics
  • Physics/Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry/Biology/Biological Sciences

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• Electives:
  • Animal Keeping
  • Exterior Design and Landscaping
  • Building Construction
  • Garment and Dressmaking
  • Photography
  • Graphic Designing and Animation
  • Food and Beverage
  • Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Carpentry

Pathways and Subjects in Senior Schools Starting 2026.

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