Grade 9 School Selection Opens as Parents Face New Questions Under CBC

The Ministry of Education is set to open Grade 9 school selection from September 7, introducing another critical stage in the rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum.

The exercise will guide learners toward senior-school pathways, with parents expected to weigh institutions, subjects, travel distance and available opportunities before making choices.

The process is likely to draw close attention because it affects thousands of families still seeking clarity on how the new senior-school structure will work in practice. Schools will also be under pressure to explain their pathways, facilities and capacity to accommodate learners.

Education officials are expected to release further guidance as the selection window opens. For parents, the key task will be to understand each learner’s strengths before choosing a school and pathway