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Ministry of Education Placement

Form One Admission Process

Government Placement via NEMIS

Lodwar High School participates in the national Form One placement program through the Ministry of Education's NEMIS portal. KCPE candidates are automatically placed into public secondary schools based on their scores and selected preferences (national, extra-county, county, or sub-county).

1

Placement

Students are placed automatically through the Ministry's NEMIS system based on KCPE performance and school preferences

2

Check Placement

View your placement online via KEMIS portal or SMS service (send index to 22263)

3

Reporting

Bring required documents to school during the official reporting period

How to Check Placement Online

  1. Visit education.go.ke or the KEMIS portal
  2. Select "Form One Selection and Placement"
  3. Enter your KCPE index number
  4. Select your county and sub-county
  5. Submit and download your admission letter

How to Check Placement via SMS

  1. Open your SMS application
  2. Create new message to 22263
  3. Type your KCPE index number
  4. Send the message (KES 25 charge)
  5. You'll receive your placement details
Reporting to School

Required Documents

Mandatory Documents

  • Original and 2 copies of KCPE results slip
  • Original birth certificate and 2 copies
  • Stamped admission letter from primary school
  • 4 recent passport-size photos

Additional Requirements

  • Medical report from recognized hospital
  • NHIF card or proof of medical cover
  • Transfer letter (for transfer students)
  • Boarding requirements (for boarding students)

Important Notes

  • • Reporting dates are set by the Ministry - typically early February
  • • All documents must be properly certified where required
  • • Late reporting may lead to forfeiture of your place
For Transfer Students

Changing Schools After Placement

Transfer Process

  1. Visit the Form One Placement Change portal
  2. Submit your index number and county details
  3. Download and stamp the transfer request form
  4. The receiving school processes via NEMIS
  5. Approval typically within 3 working days

Important Notes

  • Transfers only possible after initial placement
  • Both schools must approve the transfer
  • Mid-year transfers are rarely approved
  • Transfers depend on available vacancies
Contact for Transfer Inquiries
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