In the new CBC school system, your child will eventually choose a specific learning path when they reach Senior Secondary School. This is very different from the old school system where everyone studied the same subjects. CBC has three main paths: Arts and Sports, Social Sciences, and STEM (Science and Technology). To help your child choose the right path, you don’t need to look at high exam marks alone. Instead, start noticing what your child naturally loves doing and what practical skills they are good at from an early early age.
You can start preparing your child by looking closely at their regular school assessment reports. Talk to their teachers often to find out what topics make your child excited. For example, if your child loves drawing, sports, digital gadgets, or school farming projects, these are big clues about their talents. Encouraging them to practice these hobbies at home helps them discover what they truly enjoy before they have to make a final choice in school.
As a parent, your main job in CBC is to support your child rather than force a career choice on them. By providing them with simple revision papers, storybooks, and a quiet place to practice their skills at home, you remove the stress of school exams. Reminding your child that every single path leads to a great career will keep them confident, happy, and ready for a bright future.