Kenya School Calendar

Kenya School Calendar

Access and download the Kenya School Academic Calendar for primary and secondary schools in PDF. Here, students, teachers, parents, educators, stakeholders, and the general public are updated on school activities, opening dates, vacation dates, duration, holidays, and examination schedules for the academic year.

Academic Calendar Primary and Secondary Schools in Kenya 2025

The Ministry of Education, Kenya has released the official 2025 school calendar with term dates for all primary and secondary schools in the country.

Plan your academic year with the latest Kenya School Calendar for 2025, featuring term dates for primary and secondary schools. Check out the Kenya Teachers Training Colleges (KTTC) Academic Calendar. Learn how to apply for the Kenya Education Fund for High School.

To stay informed about all primary and secondary school events in Kenya, download the complete academic calendar in PDF format and look out for terms 1, 2, and 3, dates, holidays, and duration.

 Kenya School Terms and Dates 2025

Find below academic activities such as date, terms, duration, opening dates, and vacation and examination schedules for primary and secondary schools in Kenya.

Here’s a summary of the 2025 academic calendar for basic education schools and Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) as released by the Ministry of Education:

Primary and Secondary Schools

  • Term 1: January 6 – April 4, 2025
  • Term 2: April 28 – August 1, 2025
  • Term 3: August 25 – October 24, 2025

Key Dates

Half-term break (Primary and Secondary)

  • Term 1: February 26 – March 25 (Secondary schools)
  • Term 2: June 25 – June 29 (Secondary schools)

KCSE Exams (Form 4 Candidates)

  • November 3 – November 21, 2025

Schools Reopen

  • January 2, 2026

2025 Academic Term Dates

PeriodOpening DateClosing DateDuration
Term 16th January 20254th April 202513 weeks
Half Term26th February 20252nd March 20255 days
April Holiday7th April 202525th April 20253 weeks
Term 228th April 20251st August 202514 weeks
Half Term25th June 202529th June 20255 days
August Holiday4th August 202522nd August 20253 weeks
Term 325th August 202524th October 20259 weeks
KPSEA27th October 202530th October 20254 days
KILEA27th October 202531st October 20255 days
KJSEA & KPLEA27th October 20256th November 20259 days
KCSE3rd November 202521st November 20253 weeks
December Holiday27th October 20252nd January 202610 weeks

Abbreviations and Their Meanings

AbbreviationMeaning
KPSEAKenya Primary School Education Assessment
KILEAKenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment
KJSEAKenya Junior School Education Assessment
KPLEAKenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment

National Examination Schedules

ExamStart DateEnd DateDuration
Kenya Primary School Education AssessmentOctober 27, 2025October 30, 20255 Days
Kenya Intermediate Level Education AssessmentOctober 27, 2025October 31, 20255 Days
Kenya Junior School Education AssessmentOctober 27, 2025November 6, 20259 Days
Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education AssessmentOctober 27, 2025November 6, 20259 Days

Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs)

  • Term 1: January 6 – April 4, 2025 (Holiday: April 7 – May 2)
  • Term 2: May 5 – August 1, 2025 (Holiday: August 4 – 29)
  • Term 3: September 14 – November 14, 2025 (Holiday: November 17 – January 2, 2026)

This calendar is designed to ensure a smooth academic progression throughout the year.

The Kenya School academic calendar provides a clear roadmap for students, teachers, parents, educators, and stakeholders. This allows for proper planning and organization of the academic year, ensuring teachers and students have ample time to cover their syllabus, engage in co-curricular activities, and prepare for their exams.

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