Comprehensive Guide to the MOE 2025 School Calendar for Basic Education and Teacher Training Institutions

The Ministry of Education (MOE) Kenya has officially released the academic calendar for the 2025 school year, applicable to pre-primary, primary, secondary schools, and teacher-training colleges across the country. MOE 2025 School Calendar. This detailed guide covers essential term dates, holidays, and assessment periods, ensuring that students, parents, and educators have a clear understanding of the year ahead.

Whether you’re preparing for pre-primary education or managing secondary school assessments, this article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the schedule to help you plan effectively.

Pre-Primary, Primary, and Junior Schools: 2025 Academic Year Schedule

The 2025 calendar follows the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) framework for pre-primary, primary, and junior schools.

Assessment Periods for Junior Schools

• KPSEA (Kenya Primary Education Assessment): 27th October – 30th October 2025 (4 Days)
• KILEA (Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment): 27th October – 31st October 2025 (5 Days)
• KJSEA (Kenya Junior School Education Assessment): 27th October – 6th November 2025 (9 Days)
• December Holiday: 27th October 2025 – 2nd January 2026 (10 Weeks)

Secondary Schools: 2025 Academic Year Schedule

Secondary schools operate under the following term structure:

Assessment Periods for Secondary Schools

• KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Form Fours only): 3rd November – 21st November 2025 (3 Weeks)
• December Holiday: 27th October 2025 – 2nd January 2026 (10 Weeks) MOE 2025 School Calendar

Diploma Teacher Training Colleges: 2025 Academic Year Schedule

Teacher training institutions will follow this structure for their terms:

Important Notes from the MOE

1. Circular Distribution:
   The circular must be distributed to all Basic Education institutions to ensure adherence to the 2025 calendar.
2. Restrictions on Activities During Term III:
   As per previous directives, activities and visits to secondary schools during Term III remain prohibited to ensure uninterrupted focus on academic preparations. MOE 2025 School Calendar

Conclusion

The 2025 school calendar emphasizes structured learning while incorporating necessary breaks to promote balance for students, educators, and institutions. Whether you’re preparing for pre-primary education, transitioning through junior school, or managing secondary school assessments, these dates provide a clear framework to guide the academic year.

By staying informed and following the outlined schedule, parents, students, and educators can work together to achieve a productive and harmonious school year. Let’s embrace 2025 with preparation, determination, and a commitment to educational excellence!