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KCSE Qualifying Test
The KCSE Qualifying Test (QT) is a proficiency test measuring candidate’s ability to sit for the KCSE examination. The examination is taken in one day during the month of November. The Qualifying Test is open to all bona-fide residents of Kenya and those in the Kenya Missions abroad after making a formal application to KNEC six months before the year of examination. The persons must fulfill the following entry requirements as stipulated the regulations.
- All persons with primary certificate other than KCPE certificate e.g. Certificate of Primary Education (CPE).
- All persons with a foreign primary certificate received after less than eight years of primary school education.
Registration of candidates is undertaken at the office the County Director of Education between January and March. Registration is done online like other KNEC examinations
Release of Results Slips
The KCSE candidates are expected to access their result slips immediately after release of the examination results in their respective schools.
Release Of Certificates
All certificates for regular candidates are issued through the Heads of Schools/Institutions and to private candidates through the Sub County Directors of Education
