Pathways And Subjects In Senior School – Kenya Competency-Based Curriculum
Note: All learners must take the two core subjects (Community Service Learning, and Physical Education) irrespective of their desired pathways. The three main pathways are (i) Arts and Sports Science (ii) Social Sciences, and (iii) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Life skills will be adapted to suit the specific issues in each learning area.
| Pathways | Department | Instructions | Core (Mandatory) Subjects | Electives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Sports Science | The Arts | . Core (4) . Electives (1) | . Community Service Learning . Physical Education . Legal and Ethical Issues in Arts . Communication Skills | Performing Arts . Music . Dance . Theatre and Elocution. |
| Visual and Applied Arts . Fine Art . Applied Art . Time-Based Media . Crafts. | ||||
| Sports Science | . Core (4) . Electives (1-2) | . Community Service Learning . Physical Education . Human Physiology, Anatomy, and Nutrition . Sports Ethics | . Ball Games . Athletics . Indoor Games . Gymnastics . Water Sports . Boxing . Martial Arts . Outdoor Pursuits . Advanced Physical Education. | |
| Social Sciences | Humanities | . Core (2) . Electives (3-5) | . Community Service Learning . Physical Education | . History and Citizenship . Geography . Christian Religious Education . Islamic Religious Education . Hindu Religious Education . Business Studies . Mathematics. |
| Languages | . Core (2) . Elective (1) | . Community Service Learning . Physical Education | . English Language . Literature in English . Lugha ya Kiswahili . Fasihi ya Kiswahili . Kenyan Sign Language . Indigenous Languages . Arabic . French . German . Chinese. | |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics | Pure Sciences | . Core (3) . Electives (3) | . Community Service Learning . Physical Education . ICT | . Mathematics . Physics . Chemistry . Biology. |
| Applied Sciences | . Core (3) . Electives (1) | . Community Service Learning . Physical Education . ICT | . Agriculture . Computer Science . Foods and Nutrition . Home Management. | |
| Technical and Engineering | . Core (6) . Electives (1) | . Community Service Learning . Physical Education . ICT . Mathematics . Physics/Physical Sciences . Chemistry/Biology/Biological Sciences | . Agricultural Technology . Geosciences Technology . Marine and Fisheries Technology . Aviation Technology . Wood Technology . Electrical Technology . Metal Technology . Power Mechanics . Clothing Technology . Construction Technology . Media Technology . Electronics Technology . Manufacturing Technology . Mechatronics | |
| Career and Technology Studies | . Core (3) . Electives (1) | . Community Service Learning . Physical Education . ICT . Mathematics . Physics/Physical Sciences . Chemistry/Biology/Biological Sciences | . 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 . Animal Keeping . Exterior Design and Landscaping . Building Construction . Garment and Dressmaking . Photography . Graphic Designing and Animation . Food and Beverage . Motor Vehicle Mechanics . Carpentry and Joinery . Fire Fighting . Metalwork . Electricity . Land Surveying . Science Laboratory Technology . Electronics . Printing Technology . Crop Production. |
