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ArorwetSecondary School
Our curriculum

Academic excellence, built on the national curriculum

We follow the Kenya national curriculum, both 8-4-4 and CBC/CBE, preparing students for their KCSE and KCBE examinations and for the careers beyond them.

Departments

Four departments cover every learning area.

Structured under the CBC/CBE framework so every learner finds their strength.

  • Science

    Practical, inquiry-based learning that prepares students for STEM pathways.

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
  • Humanities

    Critical thinking, cultural awareness and social responsibility.

    • History
    • Geography
    • Christian Religious Education (CRE)
  • Languages

    Strong communication in Kenya's national and official languages, essential across every learning area.

    • English
    • Kiswahili
  • Applied & Technical

    Practical, career-focused learning aligned with the CBC/CBE competency framework.

    • Agriculture / Agribusiness
    • Business Studies
    • ICT / Computer Studies
    • Physical Education (PE)
    • Community Service Learning (CSL)
Compulsory

Core subjects

Every student takes these, whatever pathway they choose.

  • Kiswahili
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Community Service Learning (CSL)
  • ICT
  • Pastoral Programme of Instruction (PPI)
  • Physical Education (PE)
Student choice

Elective subjects

Students pick from these based on their interests and career goals.

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • History
  • Geography
  • Christian Religious Education (CRE)
  • Agriculture / Agribusiness
  • Business Studies
  • Art & Design
How we teach

Teaching philosophy

  • Student-centred learning

    Our teachers use interactive methods so every student takes part and understands the concepts.

  • Continuous assessment

    Regular tests and assignments let us track progress and give support early, where it is needed.

  • Practical exposure

    We emphasise practical learning in our laboratories and ICT centre to bridge theory and practice.

Competency-based education

The CBC/CBE pathway

Our CBE programme builds the skills, knowledge and values students need for lifelong success.

  • Competency-based assessments
  • Practical and project-based tasks
  • Integration of life skills
  • Progression towards KCBE