The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has launched a nationwide retooling programme for senior school teachers ahead of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) rollout in senior secondary schools. The training, scheduled to take place from July 28 to August 15, 2025, will be conducted face-to-face at designated venues across all counties.
According to an internal memo from TSC addressed to Regional and County Directors, the retooling targets teachers in regular secondary schools, Special Needs Education (SNE) institutions, and vocational training centres. County Directors are expected to identify eligible teachers and trainers for the exercise based on the number of teachers currently deployed in each institution.
The retraining will align educators with the new senior school pathways introduced under the CBC framework, which officially begins in January 2026 with the first CBC cohort transitioning to Grades 10–12.
Teachers will be grouped into three broad clusters during the training:
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM): Covering pure and applied sciences, as well as technical subjects.
- Social Sciences: Encompassing languages, humanities, and business studies.
- Arts and Sports Science: Including music, visual and performing arts, and physical education.
This retooling marks the final phase of teacher preparation for CBC implementation, following successful training at pre-primary, primary, and junior secondary levels. TSC emphasizes that the initiative is critical in ensuring that teachers are adequately equipped to deliver CBC content effectively in senior school.
The CBC model places emphasis on hands-on learning, innovation, critical thinking, and nurturing of individual talents. By retraining senior school teachers, the TSC aims to ensure a seamless transition for learners into the new curriculum structure and to maintain the integrity and goals of the CBC framework.
The retooling exercise reflects the government’s commitment to education reform and teacher professional development, with the ultimate goal of fostering a more skilled, creative, and competent generation of learners.
