CBC and 8-4-4 timetable helps your school prepare separate curriculum coverage with coordinated staff and rooms. Mixed-curriculum planning needs separate academic requirements with a common view of the resources both systems share.
CBC and 8-4-4 timetable: information to prepare
Start with the four records below. The review column explains what needs checking before the information is used. Add the school-specific value in your working copy and identify who will confirm it.
| Record | Review before use | School entry |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum labels | Check suitability as well as availability. Record any capacity limit, existing booking or restriction that affects the intended activity. | Enter confirmed value and reviewer |
| Section period lengths | Write the real start and finish times. Check the interval against the rest of the day instead of relying on period labels alone. | Enter confirmed value and reviewer |
| Shared staff | Name the responsible person and confirm actual availability. Use a consistent staff identifier wherever this record appears. | Enter confirmed value and reviewer |
| Subject allocations | Use the approved school record as the starting point. Reconcile what is required with what the final schedule actually provides. | Enter confirmed value and reviewer |
A practical three-step approach
- Keep allocation rules separate for each curriculum.
- Combine staff availability into one master record.
- Review cross-section clashes using actual times.
Worked school example
A science teacher can serve both curricula, but practical lesson lengths and group structures may differ. Schedule the teacher against both sets of requirements.
Watch for this error: Applying one curriculum's weekly allocation rules to every class. The plan should expose that risk before staff rely on the result.
Check the applicable school requirements
Curriculum labels do not replace the current approved allocation for an individual school and grade. Verify current requirements with the responsible school leadership and the relevant official guidance. Keep a dated source record so the committee knows which requirements were used when the timetable was prepared.
KTT supports the planning workflow, while the school remains responsible for selecting correct allocations and approving the final result. Where a requirement is unclear, resolve it before fitting lessons into the available week.
Final review and handover
Use this page to produce separate curriculum coverage with coordinated staff and rooms. Name the person responsible for the final check and keep a dated copy. If curriculum labels or section period lengths changes, review the relevant assumptions again before issuing a revised version.
For CBC and 8-4-4 timetable, the most useful acceptance check is whether the example risk has been resolved in your own school records. Compare the result with the agreed requirements and leave any remaining problem clearly recorded for the school leadership.
Frequently asked questions
What should we prepare for CBC and 8-4-4 timetable?
Begin with curriculum labels, section period lengths, shared staff and subject allocations. Check these records with the responsible school staff before using the plan. Keep allocation rules separate for each curriculum.
What common mistake should the school avoid?
Applying one curriculum's weekly allocation rules to every class is a common risk in this situation. A science teacher can serve both curricula, but practical lesson lengths and group structures may differ. Schedule the teacher against both sets of requirements. Check the affected records before approving or sharing the result.
What should the completed work contain?
The expected result is separate curriculum coverage with coordinated staff and rooms. Keep the assumptions and review decisions with it so another authorised member of staff can understand the plan and continue the work.
How can we check whether KTT fits this requirement?
Review the current features and try the official demonstration linked from the KTT homepage. Use your actual constraints in a small pilot. Confirm the selected edition and current access terms before paying.
Related school planning guides
- Senior school pathway timetable Kenya
- Grade 2 timetable sample Kenya
- How to make a school timetable Kenya
For current curriculum publications, consult the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development and the Ministry of Education. Check the document applicable to your school and grade.