7 things every parent should know about the new KNEC grade 3 portal

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Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has made it easier for schools and parents to track Grade 3 learners’ progress with the upgraded Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal for 2025, known as the Monitoring Learners’ Progress (MLP) portal.

While the portal has existed since the rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), the 2025 version comes with significant updates.

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This digital tool helps teachers register students, carry out assessments, and build a national learning profile for each child.

Here’s what every parent should know to stay on top of their child’s early education journey.

Schools handle registration

You don’t need to log in yourself; your child’s school manages it. Headteachers use the school’s KNEC code and KCPE password to enrol students, entering details like full names, date of birth, gender, citizenship, and any disabilities.

Registration for 2025 began in March, so double-check your child’s details with the school to avoid errors that could delay assessments.

Tailored assessment tools

Once registered, teachers download standardised tools covering Mathematics, English, Integrated Learning Areas, and specialised tools for learners with disabilities or in Special Needs Education (SNE).

Assessments are scored on a four-level rubric: Exceeding, Meeting, Approaching, or Below expectations.

For Term Three 2025, KNEC uploaded tests and School-Based Assessments (SBAs) on September 27, with scores due by October 23.

Parents access progress through schools

You cannot log in directly, but schools generate reports showing your child’s strengths, areas for improvement, and overall performance.

Discuss these reports with teachers regularly to identify support needs early and help your child succeed.

Inclusive and real-time monitoring

The portal is designed for all learners, including SNE students. Teachers observe individual and group tasks, document outcomes, and upload results promptly.

Timely uploads ensure your child’s profile is accurate and up-to-date, building a complete national record.

Prevents future hurdles

Late registrations or uploads can affect your child’s profile and future transitions, including national exams like the Grade 6 KPSEA.

Parents should provide accurate information early and stay engaged through school meetings or PTAs to ensure deadlines are met.

Minimal Cost

Most costs are covered by schools and the government, so parents don’t pay registration or assessment fees directly.

Minor costs, such as printing assessment sheets or providing internet for uploads, may arise.

Check with your headteacher early to avoid last-minute surprises and ensure your child’s national academic profile stays complete.

Grade transitions

The portal’s national profile links early CBC data to junior and senior schools, helping with placements and identifying support needs.

For the 2025 Grade 3 cohort, timely uploads will highlight competencies for future pathways. Engage with the school or KNEC updates to align home support, giving your child a strong educational foundation.

For official guidelines, visit knec.ac.ke or contact your school.