Step-by-Step: Confirming Your Child’s Grade 9 School Placement on KEMIS
Parents and guardians of learners transitioning into Grade 9 now have a simple way to confirm which schools their children have been placed in, thanks to an update on the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) School Selection Portal.
This development comes as a relief to many families who have been anxious to verify that the schools their children selected — or were assigned — have been accurately captured in the system.
For years, one of the most common sources of confusion during the school placement season has been uncertainty over whether a learner’s chosen schools were properly recorded.
Parents would often have to rely on word of mouth from teachers or head teachers, or wait for official communication that sometimes came too late.
With this new portal feature, that guesswork is largely eliminated. Parents can now log in directly and see, in real time, exactly what has been submitted on behalf of their child.
This is particularly important for Grade 9 learners, who are at a critical transition point into Junior Secondary School under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Getting placement right the first time reduces the stress of last-minute transfers, missed enrollment deadlines, and the general disruption that comes with starting the school year in the wrong institution — or not knowing where to report at all.
How to Check Your Child’s School Selection
The process has been designed to be straightforward, even for parents who are not particularly tech-savvy. Here is a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Visit the Portal Go to the KEMIS School Selection Portal by clicking on the following link: https://selection-placement.kemis.go.ke/. This is the official government platform designated for managing school placements, so parents should ensure they are using this exact link to avoid fraudulent or copycat sites.
Step 2: Click on “My Selection” Once the homepage loads, look for the “My Selection” tab or button. This section is specifically built to allow parents and guardians to retrieve the placement information tied to their learner.
Step 3: Enter the Learner’s Assessment Number You will be prompted to enter your child’s assessment number. This is the unique identification number assigned to the learner during the national assessment process. It is important to enter this number carefully and accurately, as even a small error can prevent the system from pulling up the correct records.
Step 4: Give the Portal Time to Load After submitting the assessment number, allow the portal a few moments to process the request and display the submitted school choices. Depending on internet connectivity and traffic on the site, this may take a little longer than usual, especially during peak periods when many parents are checking simultaneously.
Step 5: Review and Save the Details Once the information appears, carefully review the schools listed to confirm they match what was submitted or expected. This is also the moment to verify that the school has correctly entered the learner’s details into the portal, as required. If everything checks out, download or print the placement slip for your records. Keeping a copy is highly recommended, as it may be required during reporting to the new school or for future reference.
Why This Matters
This feature strengthens transparency in the school placement process and gives parents a direct, independent way to verify information rather than depending solely on schools or intermediaries.
It also places a layer of accountability on schools, since parents can now confirm whether submissions have been made correctly and follow up promptly if discrepancies are found.
Parents who encounter any issues — such as missing records, incorrect school details, or difficulty accessing the portal — are encouraged to reach out to their child’s current school or the relevant education office for assistance, rather than assuming the problem will resolve itself.
Taking a few minutes to check the portal today could save a lot of confusion when the school term begins.