PagineKJSEA — Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (Grade 9): Format Guide & Practice Tests
Nine subjects including Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Pre-Technical Studies and Agriculture. October–November of Grade 9 (first sat in 2025; results released 11 December 2025).
- 25 practice tests
- Format explained
- Printable answer keys
At a glance
| Who takes it | Grade 9 |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Nine subjects including Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Pre-Technical Studies and Agriculture |
| When | October–November of Grade 9 (first sat in 2025; results released 11 December 2025) |
| Format |
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| Does it count? | Used for placement into senior school pathways (STEM, Social Sciences, Arts and Sports Science). |
| Official information | knec.ac.ke |
Practice tests in this format
🔢 Mathematics
📖 English
🔬 Integrated Science
🌍 Social Studies
🗣️ Kiswahili
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the KJSEA — Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (Grade 9)?
Nine subjects including Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Pre-Technical Studies and Agriculture. October–November of Grade 9 (first sat in 2025; results released 11 December 2025). Used for placement into senior school pathways (STEM, Social Sciences, Arts and Sports Science).
What is the format?
Each subject is scored up to 8 points (72 in total). Results are reported in four performance levels, not ranks. Final score: KPSEA 20% + school-based assessment in Grades 7–8 20% + KJSEA 60%.
How should students prepare?
Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.
Are these the official exam papers?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.