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YEAR 2020 TERM DATES
Schools to reopen on January 6, 2020 for the first term. This is according to the Ministry of Education's school calendar. Below is the full years term calendar:
TERM 1-2020
- Opening date 6/1/2020
- Mid-term break
- From 17/2/2020
- To 21/2/2020
- Closing date 10/4/2020
- April holiday (3weeks)
TERM 2-2020
- Opening date 4/5/2020
- Mid-term break
- From 15/6/2020
- To 19/6/2020
- Closing date 7/8/2020
- August holiday (3 weeks)
TERM 3-2020
- Opening date 31/8/2020
- Midterm break
- (No midterm break)
- Closing date 30/10/2020
KCPE DATES
- From Monday 2/11/2020
- To Thursday 5/11/2020
KCSE DATES
- From Friday 6/11/2020
- To Monday 30/11/2020
International GCSE
When eventually launched, the International GCSE curriculum will involve a three to five-year programme beginning from either Year 7, 8 or 9, and the examination Years 10 and 11.
The programme runs from September each year, with final exams in May/June of year 11. Boys may also opt for ‘A levels’ thereafter. The compulsory subjects are English and Mathematics, and a choice of at least 5 optional subjects.
Admission will require boys to meet minimum requirements in English and Mathematics, and satisfactory completion of necessary Stages of the International GCSE Curriculum. Boys on the 8-4-4 Curriculum may join the IGCSE programme in January after completion of Standard 7 as Year 8, or after Standard 8 as Year 9.
Edexcel’s International GCSE qualifications are currently available in 40 subjects to provide more choice to students wishing to study a variety of subjects. At Foothills, we aim to provide the following: