How to Check Form One Placement in Kenya: Step-by-Step Guide

Checking where your child or relative has been placed for Form One can feel stressful, however, it doesn’t have to be.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the simplest and fastest way to check Form One placement using your mobile phone. You don’t need internet access or a computer but just your phone, a bit of airtime, and the candidate’s index number.

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What You’ll Need

1. The candidate’s KCPE Index Number
2. A mobile phone (Safaricom, Airtel, or Telkom)
3. At least Ksh. 25 airtime

Step-by-Step: How to Check Form One Placement via SMS

1. On your phone, open the SMS app.
2. Type the candidate’s index number e.g, 12345678901.
3. Send the message to 22263.
4. You’ll receive a reply with the school the student has been placed in.

Note: The SMS service works on all major networks (Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom) and costs about Ksh. 25 per request. Make sure you have sufficient airtime before sending the message.

How to Download the Form One Admission Letter Online

After confirming the placement, students and parents can download the official admission letter from the Ministry of Education website:

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the Ministry of Education’s Form One Selection page.
2. Choose the county and sub-county where the candidate sat for KCPE.
3. Enter the candidate’s index number and click Submit.
4. A page will appear showing the placement details.
5. Click the link labeled “Admission Letter” at the bottom of the page.
6. Use the printer icon to print or the download icon to save it to your computer or phone.
7. Take the printed letter to your primary school head teacher for endorsement and stamping.
8. Present the endorsed admission letter, together with a certified copy of the birth certificate, at the secondary school during admission.

Final Thoughts

That’s it! Checking and downloading a Form One placement in Kenya is quick and straightforward , no need to visit any offices or cyber cafés unless you want to print the letter.

Remember to keep a soft copy of the admission letter for backup and confirm reporting dates directly with the school once communication begins.

It’s that simple. Thank you for visiting, and best wishes to all new Form One students!