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FINAL LIST OF SUBJECTS AT SENIOR SCHOOL

News Pro Team February 21, 2026
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FINAL LIST OF SUBJECTS AT SENIOR SCHOOL

PROPOSED LIST OF SUBJECTS AT SENIOR SCHOOL
Compulsory Subjects Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Social Sciences Arts & Sports Science
1. English 5. Mathematics/Advanced Mathematics 22. Advanced English 36. Sports and Recreation
2. Kiswahili/KSL 6. Biology 23. Literature in English 37. Physical Education (Compulsory)
3. Community Service Learning 7. Chemistry 24. Indigenous Language 38. Music and Dance
4. Physical Education 8. Physics 25. Kiswahili
Kipevu/Kenya Sign Language		 39. Theatre and Film
9. General Science 26. Fasihi ya Kiswahili 40. Fine Arts
NB: ICT skills will be offered to all students to facilitate learning and enjoyment. 10. Agriculture 27. Sign Language
11. Computer Studies 28. Arabic
12. Home Science 29. French
13. Drawing and Design 30. German
14. Aviation Technology 31. Mandarin Chinese
15. Building and Construction 32. History and Citizenship
16. Electrical Technology 33. Geography
17. Metal Technology 34. Christian Religious Education/Islamic Religious Education/Hindu Religious Education
18. Power Mechanics 35. Business Studies
19. Wood Technology
20. Media Technology
21. Marine and Fisheries Technology
Percentage of learners who are to join different pathways
Art & Sport Science Pathway Subjects Social Sciences Pathway Subjects Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Pathway Subjects
Arts Core Subjects Humanities Pure Sciences (a)
– Legal and Ethical Issues in Arts – History and Citizenship Core Subjects:
– Communication Skills – Geography – Community Service Learning (CSL) (c)
– Christian Religious Education (CRE) – Physical Education (PE) (c)
Arts Optional Subjects – Islamic Religious Education (IRE) – ICT (c)
– Performing Arts – Hindu Religious Education (HRE) Optional Subjects (choose 3 out of 4):
– Music & Dance – Business Studies – Mathematics
– Theatre and Elocution – Mathematics – Physics
– Fine Arts – Chemistry
– Applied Art Languages – Biology
– Time-Based Media – English
– Crafts – Literature in English Applied Sciences (b)
– Kiswahili Lugha Core Subjects:
Sports Science Core Subjects – Fasihi ya Kiswahili – Community Service Learning (CSL)
– Human Physiology, Anatomy, and Nutrition – Indigenous Languages – Physical Education
– Sports Ethics – Arabic – ICT
– French Optional Subject: (choose 1)
Sports Science Optional Subjects – German – Agriculture
– Athletics – Mandarin – Computer Science
– Indoor Games – Foods and Nutrition
– Gymnastics Business Studies – Home Management
– Water Sport – Business Studies
– Boxing Technical and Engineering (c)
– Martial Arts Core Subjects:
– Outdoor Pursuits – Community Service Learning (CSL)
– Advanced Physical Education – Physical Education
– ICT
– Mathematics
– Chemistry or Biological Sciences
– Physics or Biology or Physical Sciences
Optional Subjects (choose 1):
– Agricultural Technology
– Geosciences Technology
– Marine and Fisheries Technology
– Aviation Technology
– Wood Technology
– Electrical Technology
– Metal Technology
– Power Mechanics
– Clothing Technology
– Construction Technology
– Media Technology
– Electronics Technology
– Manufacturing Technology
– Mechatronics
Career in Technology Studies (d)
Core Subjects:
– Community Service Learning (CSL)
– Physical Education
– ICT
Optional Subjects (choose 1):
– Garment Making and Interior Design
– Leather Work
– Culinary Arts
– Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy
– Plumbing and Ceramics
– Welding and Fabrication
– Tourism and Travel
– Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
– Animal Keeping
– Exterior Design and Landscaping
– Building Construction
– Photography
– Graphic Designing and Animation
– Food and Beverage
– Motor Vehicle Mechanics
– Carpentry and Joinery
– Fire Fighting
– Metalwork
– Electricity
– Land Surveying
– Science Laboratory Technology
– Electronics
– Printing Technology
– Crop Production
Career related to the pathways
Art and Sports, Science Pathway (15%) Social Sciences Pathway (25%) STEM Pathway (60%)
Sports Science Languages Pure Sciences
1. Sports Coach 1. Translator 1. Science Researcher
2. Physiotherapist 2. Interpreter 2. Scientist
3. Sports Nutritionist 3. Writer 3. Mathematician
4. Sports Massage Therapist 4. Editor 4. Physicist
5. Personal Trainer 5. Journalist 5. Chemist
6. Fitness Program Coordinator 6. Language Teacher 6. Biologist
7. Gym Attendant 7. Copywriter 7. Environmentalist
Visual Arts Humanities Applied Sciences
1. Visual Artist 1. Historian 1. Agricultural Scientist
2. Illustrator 2. Archaeologist 2. Actuarial Scientist
3. Graphic Designer 3. Philosopher 3. Agricultural Engineer
4. Sculptor 4. Ethicist 4. Computer Engineer
5. Painter 5. Anthropologist 5. Food Scientist
6. Art Director 6. Sociologist 6. Technologist
7. Art Teacher 7. Legal Researcher 7. Geoscientist
Performing Arts Business Studies Engineering
1. Actor 1. Entrepreneur 1. Technician
2. Musician 2. Accountant 2. Technologist
3. Dancer 3. Financial Analyst 3. Tradesman
4. Elocutionist 4. Business Manager 4. Craftsperson
5. Theatre Director 5. Marketing Specialist 5. Industrial Worker
6. Choreographer 6. Human Resources Manager 6. Machinist
7. Musical Performer 7. Business Analyst 7. Metallurgist
Career and Technology Studies
1. Software Developer
2. Web Developer
3. Data Scientist
4. Cybersecurity Analyst
5. Network Administrator
6. Systems Analyst
7. User Experience (UX) Designer