The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya follows a 2-6-3-3-3 education cycle, which means learners transition through a total of 17 levels, with each level lasting for one year. At Brace School, we teach the three of the four levels:

a. Early Year Education (EYE): This category focuses on mastering basic skills and consists of two sub-categories:

i. Pre-Primary: Comprising of Pre-Primary 1 (PP1) and Pre-Primary 2 (PP2), which were formerly referred to as Nursery. Children enter this level at a minimum age of 4 years old. Before Pre-Primary, there is also the option of Day-Care, which takes one year but is not mandatory.

ii. Lower Primary: After Pre-Primary, learners move on to Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3. At the end of Grade 3, the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) assesses students to determine if they are ready to progress to the Middle School level.

b. Middle School: This category includes Upper Primary and Lower Secondary levels.

i. Upper Primary: Consisting of Grade 4, Grade 5, and Grade 6, learners are assessed by KNEC at the end of Grade 6 to determine their readiness for Lower Secondary.

ii. Lower Secondary: Comprising of Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9, learners undergo another KNEC assessment at the end of Grade 9 to determine their readiness for Senior School.

c. Senior School: At this stage, learners start to specialize in their chosen career paths. The time spent here allows them to explore their interests and capabilities.

i. Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12: Learners will select their career path, choosing from categories such as Arts & Sports Sciences, Social Sciences, or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). After completing Grade 12, students have the option to attend Technical and Vocational Educational and Training (TVET) institutions, universities, or pursue entrepreneurial ventures.