Parents of Grade 6 students in Kenya will access their children’s Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) results for 2024 when they are released. The results are crucial as they represent the first assessment under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Here’s a detailed guide on how parents can check the results, how schools access them, and what the new process entails.
Key Changes in KPSEA Results Release for 2024
Unlike national exams such as KCSE or KCPE, the KPSEA results are not released with the usual media announcements or ceremonies. Instead, the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has introduced a streamlined method where only headteachers have direct access to the results via the KNEC portal. This change emphasizes efficiency and aims to reduce fanfare around the release of KPSEA results.
How Schools Access KPSEA Results
Headteachers are responsible for retrieving and distributing KPSEA results. They can access the results using the school’s credentials on the KNEC CBA (Competency-Based Assessment) portal—cba.knec.ac.ke.
Here’s how headteachers retrieve results:
- Log in to the KNEC CBA Portal
- Visit cba.knec.ac.ke.
- Use the school credentials (school code and password) to log in.
- Access the KPSEA/KILEA Portal
- After logging in, select the “KPSEA/KILEA” portal from the menu.
- Generate Reports
- Under the “Reports” section, headteachers can view and download school-specific reports.
- Download and Print Results
- Select the “View Report” option and download the school-specific KPSEA performance report.
- Print the report in certificate format for distribution to students and parents.
How Parents Can Check KPSEA Results for Their Children
While parents cannot directly access the KPSEA results via SMS or the KNEC portal, they will receive the printed certificates from their children’s school. The process is simple:
- Contact the School
Parents should contact the respective school to receive their child’s results. Schools are responsible for printing and distributing the official result certificates. - Ask for School-Specific Information
Since each school has exclusive access to the results, parents can inquire about their child’s performance from the headteacher or the school’s administration.
Digital Access for Schools: A Closer Look
The KNEC CBA portal offers streamlined access to the KPSEA results, enhancing efficiency. By using this digital platform, KNEC ensures that schools can handle the results securely and quickly. Schools can access both individual and school-wide performance reports, allowing them to provide detailed feedback to students and parents.
KPSEA and the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
The KPSEA is an integral part of the CBC, which has replaced the traditional 8-4-4 system. In CBC, learners are evaluated on their competencies in various subjects and activities, promoting holistic development beyond academic achievement. This assessment is crucial for parents to understand their child’s progress as they transition into junior secondary school under the CBC framework.
For parents of Grade 6 students, checking the 2024 KPSEA results is straightforward: simply contact your child’s school to receive the printed certificate. This new system reflects the changes brought about by the Competency-Based Curriculum, emphasizing efficiency and reducing the traditional media attention around national exam results. As Kenya’s education system continues to evolve, this digital approach ensures schools, parents, and students can access results quickly and securely.
Parents should stay in close communication with their child’s school to ensure they receive their KPSEA results promptly and can use the information to support their child’s continued educational journey.
