Ready for Grade 5 is a 10-day January catch-up course for learners who have just finished Grade 4. It runs from Tuesday 5 January 2027, costs KSh 500 once (M-Pesa), and gives one short lesson and one quiz a day in Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Science and Social Studies, so your child starts Grade 5 (upper primary) confident instead of rusty after the long holiday.
What the Ready for Grade 5 course covers
Each day revises the Grade 4 topics that Grade 5 builds on. Every quiz question has the answer and a short explanation. The plan below shows the learning area and topics for each day.
10-day plan: Ready for Grade 5
| Day | Learning area | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | Money, Place value, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication · 7-question quiz |
| 2 | English | Plurals, Tenses, Opposites, Prepositions, Punctuation · 6-question quiz |
| 3 | Kiswahili | Ngeli, Wingi, Vinyume, Salamu, Nyakati · 8-question quiz |
| 4 | Science | Plants, Animals, Human digestive system, Water conservation, Solid waste · 6-question quiz |
| 5 | Social Studies | Map work, County, Physical features, Citizenship · 8-question quiz |
| 6 | Mathematics (part 2) | Fractions, Rounding, Time, Length, Capacity · 7-question quiz |
| 7 | English (part 2) | Articles, Vocabulary, Question words, Comparison, Alphabetical order · 6-question quiz |
| 8 | Science (part 2) | States of matter, Light, Force, Heat, Human digestive system · 6-question quiz |
| 9 | Kiswahili (part 2) | Msamiati, Viwakilishi, Hesabu, Viunganishi, Adabu · 8-question quiz |
| 10 | Mixed check-up quiz | All five learning areas · 10-question quiz |
Note: the Grade 4 question bank is still growing, so some days have fewer than 10 questions. We add questions before the course starts.
How it works
- Pre-order now for KSh 500 with M-Pesa (card also works).
- You get a private course link by email.
- From 5 January 2027 one day unlocks each morning: about 20 minutes a day for 10 days.
Want practice before January? Try the Grade 4 revision papers, the Grade 4 CBC Challenge quizzes. See all January catch-up courses.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Ready for Grade 5 course start?
Tuesday 5 January 2027. It runs for 10 days, one lesson and quiz a day.
How much does it cost?
KSh 500 once, paid by M-Pesa or card. There is no subscription.
Who is it for?
Learners who finished Grade 4 in 2026 and join Grade 5 in January 2027.
Does it need a laptop?
No. It works on any phone with a browser.
Can I pay now and use it later?
Yes. Your private link keeps working, and every day stays open once it has unlocked.
Ten-minute check: try the free Grade 5 CBC Challenge. It has 10 questions, each marked on the spot with the working, and it shows which topics to practise next.