Revised 2023 School Term Dates

The Ministry of Education has released the revised and final school academic calendar for 2023.

According to the latest circular by Basic Education Principal Secretary Dr Belio Kipsang;

Term One Term Dates

• first term will run from January 23 up to April 21, 2023.
• There will be a three-day first term mid-term break from March 16 to March 19.
• First term holiday will be between April 22 and May 7, 2023

Term Two Term Dates

• Second term will run from May 8 to August 11, 2023.
• Second term half-term break will be on June 29 to July 2, 2023.
• Second term holiday: From August 12 up to August 27, 2023.

Term Three Term Dates

• Term 3 will run from August 28 up to October 27, 2023.
• There will be no half term break for the learners in term 3.
• Term 3 December Holiday For Learners not taking National Exams: October 28, 2023 to January 8, 2024.

2023 National Examinations Period:

• 2023 KCPE and KPSEA Exams: KCPE candidates and Grade Six learners (KPSEA) will sit for their
  Knec exams from October 30, 2023 to November 2, 2023.
• 2023 KCSE examinations will begin on November 3, 2023 and run up to November 24, 2023.
• Marking of National Exams to end by December 15, 2023.

Below is a revised version of the 2023 calendar for schools and colleges.

A: PRE-PRIMARY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2023 SCHOOL CALENDER

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All field officers are asked to communicate to the institutions and ensure strict adherence to these dates.

Dr. Belio R. Kipsang, CBS
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY