Five years since the Competency-Based Curriculum began replacing the previous 8-4-4 system, a review of its implementation shows significant disparities in how well-resourced schools and under-resourced schools have been able to deliver the new curriculum's requirements.
Where the Gaps Show Up
- Availability of specialized learning materials and equipment
- Teacher training completion rates, particularly in rural schools
- Access to the practical/project-based components the curriculum emphasizes
Ministry officials say ongoing teacher training programs and materials distribution are intended to close these gaps over time, though school administrators in under-resourced areas say the pace has been slower than promised.
Parent and Teacher Perspectives
Feedback from parents and teachers remains mixed — many appreciate the curriculum's emphasis on practical skills, while others cite added costs for materials and projects as a burden on households already managing school fees.
