Directorate of Education & Technical Training • 2026 Academic Year
County Education & Assessment Calendar
Master schedule of official term dates for 34 VTCs and 430+ ECDEs, NITA external trade testing series, Ward Bursary application windows, and the annual County Polytechnic League tournament.
Term 1 • 13 Weeks
Completed
January 5 – April 9, 2026
Annual intake rollout across 34 VTCs, County Capitation Tranche 1 release, and Ward Bursary public application window.
Mid-Term: Feb 26 – Mar 1, 2026
Term 2 • 14 Weeks
Completed
May 4 – August 7, 2026
Practical workshop intensive assessments, NITA Series 1 Trade Tests, and Sub-County Polytechnic League preliminaries.
Mid-Term: Jun 19 – Jun 22, 2026
Term 3 • 9 Weeks
Active Term
September 7 – November 20, 2026
County Polytechnic League Finals, NITA November Series Examinations, TVET Skills Expo, and Pre-Primary CBC transitions.
League Finals: Friday, Oct 23, 2026
OCT
12
External Assessment
NITA Grade III / II / I Trade Test Examination Series
Practical workshop assessments in Electrical, Mechanical, Building, Welding, and Beauty.
All Accredited VTCs
OCT
23
County Co-Curriculars
Trans-Nzoia County Polytechnic League & Skills Challenge Finals
Inter-sub-county football, volleyball, athletics championships & youth innovation exhibition.
Kitale Showground Pavilion
NOV
05
Bursary Governance
Ward Bursary Public Vetting & List Publication Barazas
Public scrutiny of applicants across all 25 wards prior to bank disbursement.
25 Ward Administrative Desks
NOV
20
Term Close
Official Term 3 Close & Annual Trainee Graduation
Release of practical project grades, artisan certifications, and ECDE transition milestones.
County-Wide Release