The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released important guidelines for the 2025 Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) registration. These guidelines specifically address the identification and registration of learners following the stage-based pathway under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Teacher-Guided Identification of Learners
Unlike the age-based progression system, the stage-based pathway allows learners to sit for assessments when they are academically and developmentally ready rather than at a fixed age. To ensure that only qualified learners register for KILEA, teachers responsible for handling these learners will play a critical role in confirming their readiness before they are officially registered.
Teachers will assess learners based on their competency levels, mastery of skills, and overall preparedness for the examination. This method ensures that all candidates taking KILEA have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to proceed to the next level of their education.
Institutional Role in Registration
After confirming a learner’s readiness, the institution they are enrolled in will facilitate the registration process through the KILEA registration portal. Schools and other learning centers must ensure that all eligible learners are accurately identified and their details correctly entered into the system.
KNEC has emphasized that registration should be conducted within the stipulated timeframe, and institutions must verify all details before submission to prevent errors that could impact the learners’ participation in the assessments.
Importance of Proper Registration
Ensuring that only prepared learners sit for the assessment is crucial for maintaining quality education standards under the CBC. The registration guidelines also help institutions plan adequately for the examinations, ensuring a smooth and efficient assessment process for all candidates.
Additionally, parents and guardians are encouraged to work closely with teachers to understand their child’s readiness for KILEA and to support their learning journey.
Conclusion
The 2025 KILEA registration process will be strictly guided by teachers, who will assess and confirm each learner’s readiness before registration. Institutions must then complete the enrollment through the KILEA registration portal within the given timeframe. By following these procedures, KNEC aims to ensure that learners are assessed fairly and in alignment with their educational progress. Schools, teachers, and parents must collaborate to facilitate a smooth registration process, allowing every eligible learner to take the assessment at the right time.
