Study tips, exam strategies, subject guides, and platform updates from the Revision Base team.
KPSEA is the first national assessment most children ever sit. This parent-and-student guide covers what KPSEA is, the subjects tested, the 2026 timeline, subject-by-subject revision tips, and how to support your child without adding pressure.
KJSEA runs from May to October 2026 and shapes Senior School placement. This complete guide covers what KJSEA tests, the key dates, subject-by-subject revision tips, and a simple weekly plan to help your child succeed.
A declined placement review is not the end of your child's journey. This guide explains why review requests are turned down, what options remain, and how to support your child emotionally through the transition to Senior School.
Once KJSEA results are out, checking your child's placement is straightforward. This step-by-step guide covers the official SMS service and online portal, how to read the placement letter, and what to do if something goes wrong.
There is no universally best Grade 10 pathway — only the one that fits your child. This guide compares STEM, Social Sciences and Arts and Sports Science, the subjects and careers each opens, and how to choose with confidence.
The August holiday runs from the 1st to the 23rd. Learn how Kenyan students can revise effectively during the break — with a two-phase strategy, a sample schedule, and class-by-class revision tips — without sacrificing the rest they need before Term 3.
Grade 10 placement is not decided by one exam. This guide breaks down the KJSEA assessment weighting, the three senior school pathways, how schools are clustered, and exactly what parents can do now to prepare for 2027.
Passing KCSE is not about being the smartest student — it's about having the right strategy. This complete guide covers the seven steps every Form 4 student needs: from building a timetable to using past papers the right way.
Integrated Science combines Biology, Chemistry and Physics into one subject — and it's one of the biggest surprises of Junior Secondary. This guide breaks down every strand, the highest-priority topics, and the most effective revision strategies for Grade 7.
Top KCSE students aren't born with a special talent for exams — they build habits. Here are the 10 consistent behaviours that separate students who score A's from those who wonder what went wrong.
Kenya is running two education systems at the same time. Some parents have children in both. This guide cuts through the confusion — clearly explaining what CBE and KCSE are, which system your child is in, and what it means for their future.
Most students use KCSE past papers the wrong way. They browse, glance at answers, and move on. This 6-step method shows you how to use past papers to actually improve — and turn a C into a B, or a B into an A.
Most CIE revision resources are designed for UK students. This guide identifies the best free tools specifically for Kenyan Cambridge students — from Revision Base to official Cambridge materials and examiner reports.
Writing CBE lesson plans from scratch takes hours. This guide gives you a clear framework — and shows you how AI tools can cut your weekly prep time dramatically, so you can spend more time teaching.
KCSE Biology has twelve topic areas — but the same seven appear in almost every exam. This guide identifies them, breaks down exactly what to revise in each, and gives you a targeted tip for the exam.
Kenya renamed CBC to CBE in April 2025 — but nothing about what your child learns actually changed. We explain what happened, why it happened, and what it means for students, parents and teachers.