Ready for Grade 9 is a 10-day January catch-up course for learners who have just finished Grade 8. 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 9, the KJSEA year confident instead of rusty after the long holiday.
What the Ready for Grade 9 course covers
Each day revises the Grade 8 topics that Grade 9 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 9
| Day | Learning area | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics | Integers, Ratio, Percentages, Money, Circles · 10-question quiz |
| 2 | English | Compound sentences, Figures of speech, Collective nouns, Primary auxiliaries, Word formation · 10-question quiz |
| 3 | Kiswahili | Ngeli, Viambishi, Kauli, Usemi, Tamathali · 10-question quiz |
| 4 | Science | The cell, Movement of materials, Elements and compounds, Classes of fire, Pressure · 10-question quiz |
| 5 | Social Studies | Map work, Earth, Colonialism, Independence, Governance · 10-question quiz |
| 6 | Mathematics (part 2) | Fractions, Decimals, Speed, distance and time, Area and volume · 10-question quiz |
| 7 | English (part 2) | Punctuation, Synonyms and antonyms, Comprehension skills, Phrasal verbs · 10-question quiz |
| 8 | Science (part 2) | Human circulatory system, Electricity, Force and motion, Human health and diseases · 10-question quiz |
| 9 | Kiswahili (part 2) | Vitenzi na nyakati, Wingi na umoja, Methali na maana, Nahau · 10-question quiz |
| 10 | Mixed check-up quiz | All five learning areas · 10-question quiz |
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 8 revision papers, the Grade 8 CBC Challenge quizzes. See all January catch-up courses.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Ready for Grade 9 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 8 in 2026 and join Grade 9 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 9 CBC Challenge. It has 10 questions, each marked on the spot with the working, and it shows which topics to practise next.