Grade 10 learners face a major decision as they choose among three senior school pathways under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), with the choice expected to shape the subjects they study and the careers they may pursue.
The Ministry of Education offers three pathways: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Social Sciences, and Arts and Sports Science, each offering different tracks and different subject combinations.
STEM suits learners interested in science, technology, practical work, and problem-solving. The pathway includes Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences and Technical Studies, with options such as agriculture, computer studies, aviation and woodwork.
Learners who choose STEM can pursue careers in fields such as medicine, engineering, ICT, architecture, scientific research and technical trades.
CBC Career Pathways
On the other hand, Social Sciences is designed for learners with strengths in communication, analysis, reading, debate and areas such as history and business. Its tracks include Languages and Literature, Humanities and Business Studies.
According to the Ministry of Education, the pathway through its subject combination can lead to careers in law, journalism, diplomacy, teaching, economics and business management.
Meanwhile, Arts and Sports Science targets learners with strengths in creative arts, performance and sports. Its tracks include Fine Arts, Music, Theatre and Film, and Physical Education and Sports Science.
The pathway provides opportunities in areas such as professional sports, music, graphic design, fine arts and media performance.
Parents and learners should base the choice on academic strengths, teacher feedback and assessment results, rather than selecting a pathway based solely on the learner’s hobbies.
Learners should also consider their long-term interests and broad career goals, while avoiding the pressure to settle on one specific profession at Grade 10.
Subject Combination for Arts and Sports
Under the Arts track, learners can choose from a range of subject combinations. These include Computer Studies, Fine Arts, Music and Dance; Fine Arts, General Science, Music and Dance; Fine Arts, Hindu Religious Education, Theatre and Film; and Christian Religious Education, Fine Arts, Theatre and Film.
Other combinations include Arabic, Fine Arts and Theatre and Film; Fine Arts, German and Theatre and Film; Fine Arts, Mandarin Chinese and Music and Dance; Fine Arts, French and Music and Dance; and Christian Religious Education, Fine Arts, Music and Dance.
Learners can also select combinations involving History and Citizenship, Islamic Religious Education, Kiswahili, Business Studies and Computer Studies, alongside Fine Arts, Music and Dance or Theatre and Film.
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STEM Subjects
Under the STEM pathway, learners can choose from various subject combinations across the Applied Sciences track.
The combinations include Business Studies, Computer Studies and Physics; Agriculture, Building and Construction and Business Studies; Agriculture, Aviation and Geography; and Agriculture, Computer Studies and Physics.
Other options combine Agriculture with Geography and Physics; Computer Studies with Home Science and Wood Work; Agriculture with Business Studies and Electricity; and Agriculture with Business Studies and General Science.
Learners can also choose combinations involving Agriculture, Building and Construction, and Computer Studies; Biology, Business Studies, and Computer Studies; Agriculture, Aviation, and Computer Studies; and Aviation, Business Studies, and Computer Studies.
Additional combinations include Agriculture, Chemistry and Computer Studies; Aviation, Computer Studies and Home Science; Agriculture, Home Science and Metal Work; Computer Studies, Geography and Metal Work; Agriculture, Building and Construction and Home Science; Agriculture, Home Science and Marine and Fisheries; Chemistry, Computer Studies and Home Science; and Agriculture, Home Science and Wood Work.
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Social Sciences
Under the Social Sciences pathway, learners can choose from several subject combinations under the Languages and Literature track.
The options include combinations such as Arabic, Computer Studies and French; Computer Studies, Fasihi ya Kiswahili and Indigenous Language; General Science, Indigenous Language and Literature in English; and Arabic, French and General Science.
Other combinations include German, Indigenous Language and Literature in English; French, Indigenous Language and Literature in English; Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Indigenous Language and Literature in English; and Arabic, Fasihi ya Kiswahili and Indigenous Language.
Learners can also select combinations involving Arabic, French and Hindu Religious Education; Fasihi ya Kiswahili, General Science and Indigenous Language; French, German and Islamic Religious Education; and Fasihi ya Kiswahili, German and Indigenous Language.
Additional options include Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Hindu Religious Education and Indigenous Language; Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Indigenous Language and Mandarin Chinese; French, Geography and Mandarin Chinese; Indigenous Language, Islamic Religious Education and Literature in English; Christian Religious Education, French and Mandarin Chinese; and Business Studies, Fasihi ya Kiswahili and Literature in English.
Other available combinations include Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Indigenous Language and Islamic Religious Education; and French, Geography and German.
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