Over one million Grade 9 learners expected to join Senior Secondary School in January 2025 are facing uncertainty after delays in selecting their preferred schools and subjects-two weeks past the May 20 deadline.
The hold-up has left both learners and parents anxious, casting doubt on the Ministry of Education's readiness to roll out this critical phase of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
As the clock ticks, parents are growing increasingly concerned about the lack of clear communication and the potential impact on learners' future paths.
The Standard has established that the categorisation of schools is yet to be finalised, delaying the start of the selection exercise.
