As the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) prepares for the 2024 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), this guide outlines the essential timetable, instructions, and guidelines for candidates, supervisors, teachers, and invigilators to ensure a smooth and fair assessment process
2024 KPSEA Timetable
The KPSEA 2024 exams will run from Monday, October 28, 2024, to Wednesday, October 30, 2024, with a rehearsal day scheduled for Friday, October 25, 2024. Below is the detailed schedule for the exam days:
| ITEM | DAY & DATE | SESSION | ITEM NO. | PAPER | DURATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | FRIDAY 25.10.2024 | REHEARSAL DAY | ||||||
| 2.2 | DAY 1 MONDAY 28.10.2024 | 8.30 am – 9.50 am | 1 | Mathematics | 1 hour 20 minutes | |||
| 8.30 am – 9.50 am | 2 | Mathematics (Large print) | 1 hour 20 minutes | |||||
| 8.30 am – 10.20 am | 3 | Mathematics (Braille) | 1 hour 50 minutes | |||||
| 10.20 am – 10.50 am | BREAK | 30 minutes | ||||||
| 10.50 am – 11.50 am | 4 | English | 1 hour | |||||
| 10.50 am – 11.50 am | 5 | English (Large print) | 1 hour | |||||
| 10.50 am – 12.10 pm | 6 | English (Hearing impaired) | 1 hour 20 minutes | |||||
| 10.50 am – 12.10 pm | 7 | English (Braille) | 1 hour 20 minutes | |||||
| 2.3 | DAY 2 TUESDAY 29.10.2024 | 8.30 am – 10.10 am | 8 | Integrated Science | 1 hour 40 minutes | |||
| 8.30 am – 10.10 am | 9 | Integrated Science (Large print) | 1 hour 40 minutes | |||||
| 8.30 am – 10.40 am | 10 | Integrated Science (Braille) | 2 hours 10 minutes | |||||
| 10.40 am – 11.10 am | BREAK | 30 minutes | ||||||
| 11.10 am – 12.10 pm | 11 | Kiswahili | 1 hour | |||||
| 11.10 am – 12.10 pm | 12 | Kiswahili (Large print) | 1 hour | |||||
| 11.10 am – 12.30 pm | 13 | Kiswahili (Braille) | 1 hour 20 minutes | |||||
| 11.10 am – 12.10 pm | 14 | Kenyan Sign Language | 1 hour | |||||
| 2.4 | DAY 3 WEDNESDAY 30.10.2024 | 8.30 am – 10.10 am | 15 | Creative Arts & Social Studies | 1 hour 40 minutes | |||
| 8.30 am – 10.10 am | 16 | Creative Arts & Social Studies (Large print) | 1 hour 40 minutes | |||||
| 8.30 am – 10.40 am | 17 | Creative Arts & Social Studies (Braille) | 2 hours 10 minutes | |||||
Also download a full KPSEA 2024 time table here:
KPSEA Timetable 2024Important Instructions and guidelines for Candidates, Teachers, and Supervisors
1. Instructions to Candidates
Candidates must strictly follow the guidelines set out by KNEC to avoid any issues during the assessment period. Here are some key instructions:
- Avail yourself for searching outside the assessment room and be seated at your desk/table 15 minutes before the time scheduled for the paper. NOTE: Morning sessions will start at 8.30 a.m.
- Candidate who arrives late will be required to give a satisfactory reason to the Supervisor. Only in exceptional circumstances will a paper be given to any candidate who is late by more than half an hour. Punctuality should be observed for all papers.
- Ensure that your name and assessment number have been written and crossed correctly on the answer sheet.
- Check to ensure that each page of your question paper is printed.
2. Instructions for Supervisors and Invigilators
Supervisors and invigilators should call the attention of the candidates to the instructions/Guidelines and remind the candidates to adhere to them. They should also ensure that candidates are issued with personalized answer sheets that have their correct names and assessment numbers.
3. Instructions for Teachers
TEACHERS are advised to ensure that candidates clearly understand the instructions given below and are aware of the penalties for assessment irregularities or misconduct. Candidates are required to follow these instructions carefully.
The 2024 KPSEA timetable is now available, and all candidates, teachers, and supervisors are urged to familiarize themselves with the schedule and examination regulations. Observing punctuality, adhering to guidelines, and maintaining integrity during the examination process will ensure a smooth and successful assessment period for all candidates.
For more information or clarifications on the KPSEA 2024 timetable and instructions, visit the Kenya National Examinations Council official website.