Academic Calendar

Plan your academic year with key dates, term schedules, examinations, and school events for 2026.

Academic Year 2026

Your Year at a Glance

Stay organized and ahead with our comprehensive academic calendar. From opening days to examinations, sports competitions to cultural events every important date for the 2026 school year is here.

School Days 162 Days
Terms 3 Terms
Exams 4 Sittings
Events 25+ Events
Term 1: Jan 6 Apr 10
Term 2: Apr 28 Aug 1
Term 3: Sep 1 Nov 6
CBC: Oct 23 Nov 17

"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out."

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January 2026

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Events for January 2026

3 events

Event Types

Academic Examination Holiday Sports Cultural Administrative
Term 1

First Term 2026 Opening to Mid-Term

6th January 10th April 2026

6 Jan 2026

Term 1 Opening Day

All students report by 8:00 AM. Boarding students must be accompanied by a guardian. Fee payment deadline: 20th January.

Academic
13 Jan 2026

Fee Payment Deadline

All students must have cleared at least 50% of term fees. Late payment attracts KES 500 penalty.

Administrative
20 Jan 2026

Classes Begin Full Stream

Full timetable commences. All subject departments submit teaching schemes to the academic office.

Academic
1014 Feb 2026

CAT 1 (Continuous Assessment)

First continuous assessment tests for all forms. Results published by 21st February.

Examination
2123 Feb 2026

Mid-Term Break

Three-day mid-term break. Boarding students may go home or remain in school under supervised activities.

Holiday
1 Mar 2026

Inter-House Sports Trials

Selection trials for athletics, football, rugby, volleyball, and basketball teams for county competitions.

Sports
1721 Mar 2026

CAT 2 (Mid-Term Exams)

Comprehensive mid-term examinations. Form 4 students begin intensive revision schedules.

Examination
28 Mar 2026

Annual Drama & Music Festival

Inter-house drama and music competition. Winners proceed to county level festivals.

Cultural
10 Apr 2026

Term 1 Closing Day

End of term assembly, prize-giving for top performers, and departure by 12:00 PM.

Academic
65 School Days
2 CAT Sittings
3 Sports Events
1 Cultural Event
Term 2

Second Term 2026 Mid-Year to August

28th April 1st August 2026

28 Apr 2026

Term 2 Opening Day

Students return for second term. Form 4 students begin mock examination preparation.

Academic
12 May 2026

Second Term Fee Deadline

Full fee payment required. Students with outstanding balances will not sit examinations.

Administrative
1923 May 2026

CAT 3 (End-Term Assessment)

End-term continuous assessment. Form 4 mock exams begin simultaneously.

Examination
2628 May 2026

Mid-Term Break

Three-day break for all students except Form 4 candidates who continue revision.

Holiday
7 Jun 2026

County Sports Championships

Olderkesi teams compete in Narok County secondary school sports championships.

Sports
1627 Jun 2026

Form 4 Mock Examinations

Full CBC mock examinations for Form 4 candidates. Results determine final revision focus.

Examination
5 Jul 2026

Cultural Heritage Day

Celebration of Maasai and Kenyan cultural heritage. Traditional dances, food, and attire.

Cultural
1418 Jul 2026

End-Term Examinations

Final examinations for Forms 13. Form 4 continues CBC preparation workshops.

Academic
1 Aug 2026

Term 2 Closing Day

Closing assembly, academic awards, and departure. Form 4 students remain for holiday tuition.

Academic
70 School Days
3 Exam Sittings
2 Sports Events
Mock Exams
Term 3

Third Term 2026 CBC & Closing

1st September 6th November 2026

1 Sep 2026

Term 3 Opening Day

Final term begins. Form 4 candidates return for intensive CBC preparation. Forms 13 begin new syllabus topics.

Academic
15 Sep 2026

Third Term Fee Deadline

Final fee payment deadline. All arrears must be cleared before CBC registration confirmation.

Administrative
2226 Sep 2026

CAT 4 (Pre-CBC Assessment)

Final continuous assessment for Forms 13. Form 4 trial examinations under CBC conditions.

Examination
29 Sep 1 Oct 2026

Mid-Term Break

Short break for Forms 13. Form 4 candidates remain for revision and final preparations.

Holiday
4 Oct 2026

Inter-School Sports Finals

Final inter-school sports competitions before CBC. Trophy presentation ceremony.

Sports
23 Oct 17 Nov 2026

CBC National Examinations

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations. All Form 4 candidates sit national exams.

Examination
25 Oct 2026

Form 4 Farewell Dinner

Special farewell ceremony for CBC candidates. Awards, speeches, and celebration of four years.

Cultural
6 Nov 2026

Term 3 & Academic Year Closing

Final assembly, year-end awards, and departure for Forms 13. CBC candidates remain until exams conclude.

Academic
9 Nov 2026 5 Jan 2027

December Holiday

Long December holiday for all students. Form 4 results expected in late December.

Holiday
50 School Days
2 Exam Sittings
CBC Finals
Form 4 Graduation
Quick Reference

Key Dates at a Glance

Fee Payment Deadlines

  • Term 1: 20th January 2026
  • Term 2: 12th May 2026
  • Term 3: 15th September 2026
Late fee: KES 500

Examination Periods

  • CAT 1: 1014 Feb 2026
  • CAT 2: 1721 Mar 2026
  • CAT 3: 1923 May 2026
  • Mock: 1627 Jun 2026
  • CBC: 23 Oct 17 Nov 2026

Holiday Breaks

  • Mid-Term 1: 2123 Feb 2026
  • Mid-Term 2: 2628 May 2026
  • Mid-Term 3: 29 Sep 1 Oct 2026
  • December: 9 Nov 5 Jan 2027

Major Events

  • Sports Day: 1 Mar 2026
  • Drama Festival: 28 Mar 2026
  • Cultural Day: 5 Jul 2026
  • Graduation: 25 Oct 2026

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