How to Know Form One Placement in Kenya
Introduction
Form one placement is an important step after completing KCPE. Knowing which secondary school you have been placed in helps you prepare for the next stage of your education. The Ministry of Education provides clear ways to check placement results either online or through SMS. With the right details you can easily access your results and download the admission letter.
The Easiest Way
Go to the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) website: http://kemis.education.go.ke
Click the link for Form One Selection and Placement.
Enter your KCPE index number and one of your names.
Click Search to see your school and download the admission letter.
Step by Step Guide
Method 1: Using the Official Website
Visit the Ministry of Education portal: http://education.go.ke.
Select Online Services or Form One Selection and Placement.
You will be directed to the KEMIS system.
On the KEMIS page click Form One Placement.
Enter your KCPE index number and one of your names.
Submit the details to view your placement results.
Download and print the admission letter for reporting.
Method 2: Using SMS
Open your phone messaging app.
Type your full KCPE index number in the message.
Send the message to 22263.
Wait for the reply which will show the school where you have been placed.
The service fee is about KSh 25 depending on your mobile network provider.
Important Notes and Tips
Ensure the index number you enter is correct to avoid errors.
Use the same name that was used during KCPE registration.
Download and print your admission letter early enough.
Take the printed admission letter to your primary school headteacher for authentication.
Only use official websites such as education.go.ke and kemis.education.go.ke to avoid false information.
FAQs
Q: What do I need to check my placement?
You need your KCPE index number and one of your names.
Q: How do I get my admission letter after checking placement?
You can download and print it directly from the KEMIS portal.
Q: Can I still use SMS to check placement?
Yes, in most years the SMS code 22263 is available but always confirm with official notices.
Q: What if the system shows no result found?
Check that the index number and name are entered correctly or try again later when the system is less busy.
Q: What should I do after downloading the admission letter?
Print it and have it stamped by your primary school before reporting to the secondary school.
