The CBC Curriculum at Acakoro: Preparing Students for Life On and Off the Pitch

Acakoro student-athletes in class.

At Acakoro School, education is just as important as football. As Kenya moves towards the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), we are proud to embrace this innovative system and integrate it into the unique environment of a residential football academy. The CBC curriculum is designed to go beyond memorization - it develops skills, values, and competencies that prepare students for real life.

What is CBC?

The CBC curriculum focuses on what learners can do with knowledge, not just what they can remember. Instead of exams being the only measure of success, CBC emphasizes continuous assessment, creativity, problem-solving, and the application of knowledge in real-life situations.

For Acakoro students, this means education is not confined to textbooks but connected to experiences both in the classroom and on the football field.

How Acakoro Applies CBC

At Acakoro, the CBC curriculum is brought to life in ways that suit the needs of student-athletes:

• Blended Learning: Students apply classroom knowledge in daily life, whether it’s calculating statistics during football analysis or writing reflections about teamwork.

• Critical Thinking: Training sessions become opportunities to make decisions under pressure, aligning with CBC’s focus on problem-solving.

• Practical Competencies: From digital literacy in the computer lab to leadership projects in the boarding houses, CBC equips learners with skills beyond academics.

• Holistic Development: CBC values character, values, and wellness - principles that match Acakoro’s mission to form strong, responsible young people.

Why CBC Fits a Residential Football Academy

CBC’s focus on skills and competencies fits perfectly into Acakoro’s vision. Our students are not just preparing for exams - they are preparing for life. Football, combined with CBC, becomes a powerful teaching tool:

• Discipline and commitment support academic success.

• Teamwork on the pitch reflects collaborative projects in class.

• Leadership learned in football matches carries over into community life.

By aligning with the CBC curriculum, Acakoro ensures that our graduates leave not only as skilled athletes but also as well-rounded, adaptable individuals.

The Future of Education at Acakoro

As the CBC curriculum continues to shape Kenya’s education system, Acakoro is committed to being at the forefront. By combining academic excellence, football training, and holistic development, we provide our students with the best of both worlds: a strong education rooted in CBC and the life lessons that only football can teach.