7 Things Every Parent Should Know About the New KNEC Grade 3 Portal (2025 Update)

 

7 Things Every Parent Should Know About the New KNEC Grade 3 Portal (2025 Update)

Introduction: KNEC’s Digital Leap in CBC Assessment

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has unveiled a revamped Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal for 2025, known as the Monitoring Learners’ Progress (MLP) platform — a major upgrade designed to streamline how schools assess Grade 3 learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

This new system empowers teachers to register pupils, administer assessments, and track progress in real time — building a continuous national academic profile for every child in Kenya. For parents, it marks a shift toward transparency, inclusion, and better collaboration with schools.

1. Schools Handle All Learner Registrations

Parents no longer need to log in directly. All registration is done by schools through their official KNEC code and KCPE registration password.
Headteachers upload crucial learner details, including full names, date of birth, gender, citizenship, and special needs (if any).

Registration for 2025 began in March — so parents are urged to confirm that their child’s details are correct to avoid complications later during assessment uploads.

2. Tailored Assessment Tools for Every Learner

Once learners are registered, teachers can download standardized assessment tools for Mathematics, English, and Integrated Learning Areas.

Learners in Special Needs Education (SNE) programs receive specialized tools — including braille, audio, large print, and Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) formats — ensuring no child is left behind.

For Term Three 2025, KNEC uploaded the latest School-Based Assessments (SBAs) on September 27, with all schools required to upload results by October 23.

3. Parents Receive Progress Reports Through Schools

Although parents cannot access the MLP portal directly, schools generate detailed performance reports showing each child’s strengths, weaknesses, and general progress.

KNEC encourages regular parent–teacher discussions to ensure that children struggling in specific areas get timely support before they move to upper grades.

4. Inclusive and Real-Time Monitoring

The upgraded system promotes inclusion by supporting learners across all categories — including those with physical, hearing, or visual challenges.

Teachers assess both individual and group tasks, document learner outcomes, and upload results immediately — creating an accurate, real-time national database of learner performance.

5. Avoid Late Registrations to Prevent Future Hurdles

Delays in registering or uploading results can have lasting effects on a learner’s academic record — especially during key transition stages such as Grade 6 KPSEA and Grade 9 KJSEA.

Parents are advised to stay actively involved — attending PTA meetings, verifying school data, and ensuring all timelines are met.

6. Minimal Cost to Parents

The government and schools shoulder most of the operational costs related to assessments.
Parents do not pay registration or exam fees directly. However, minimal costs — such as printing assessments or internet for uploads — may arise at the school level.

Consult your child’s headteacher early to clarify these details and prevent last-minute issues.

7. A Seamless Link to Future Grade Transitions

The MLP portal isn’t just a one-off assessment platform — it forms the backbone of a learner’s CBC journey from Grade 3 to Grade 12.
Each student receives a unique assessment identifier, either from NEMIS or KNEC, allowing continuous tracking of academic progress nationwide.

For the 2025 Grade 3 cohort, timely uploads ensure accurate placement and support in junior and senior secondary schools, reinforcing CBC’s goal of nurturing holistic, skill-driven learners.

Official Access and Login Guide

To access the portal, schools log in through:
🔗 https://cba.knec.ac.ke

Steps for Teachers:

1. Enter school username and KCPE password.

2. Select the appropriate grade.

3. Capture and save assessment outcomes for each learner.

4. Upload results before the deadline (October 23, 2025).

For password or access issues, schools should contact their Sub-County Director of Education for assistance.

Conclusion: A New Era for CBC Assessment

KNEC’s digital transformation marks a bold step toward data-driven education in Kenya.
By integrating continuous assessment into everyday learning, the Grade 3 MLP portal ensures that every child’s effort — from solving math puzzles to mastering reading comprehension — is recognised, recorded, and nurtured.

Parents, teachers, and policymakers must now work hand-in-hand to make CBC not just a curriculum, but a shared national mission toward competency and lifelong learning.