Kenya’s Ministry of Education (MoE) has unveiled the official academic calendar for 2025, outlining key dates for primary and secondary schools.
Key Dates for the 2025 Academic Year
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- First Term: Start Date: January 6, 2025
- End Date: April 4, 2025
- Half-Term Break: February 26 – March 2, 2025
- Second Term: Start Date: April 28, 2025
- End Date: August 1, 2025
- Third Term: Start Date: August 25, 2025
- End Date: October 24, 2025
National Examinations and Assessments
- Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA): October 21-24, 2025
- Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA): October 27-31, 2025
- Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA): October 27 – November 6, 2025
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): November 3-21, 2025
Following the conclusion of national exams, students will enjoy a 10-week holiday from October 27, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
