Get a special needs (functional) assessment and school placement advice for a learner with disabilities
Kenya Institute of Special Education and Educational Assessment and Resource Centres, Ministry of Education · sources read 1 Oct 2026
Book a free functional educational assessment with KISE (online or in person), or go to one of the Educational Assessment and Resource Centres (EARC). Specialists assess the learner and give you a report with recommendations for the right school placement, support and therapy.
- Fee
- FreeFunctional educational assessment at KISE (free)
- How long
- About 5 days (KISE service charter)
- Where
- KISE Assessment Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (book online on kise.ac.ke or in person), or an Educational Assessment and Resource Centre (EARC) in the regions
Steps
- Book the assessment online using the "Online Assessment Booking" link on kise.ac.ke, or book in person at KISE.
- If Nairobi is far, use an EARC centre: there are centres of excellence in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kakamega, Kisumu, Embu, Garissa, Nyeri and Machakos.
- Bring the learner on the appointment day. There is a first consultation, then specialists do the evaluation.
- You get a detailed report with recommendations. Use it for school placement, the learner's education plan and therapy.
Watch out
- At EARC centres most services are free, but some carry a small fee. You are told the details when you enrol.
- Keep the assessment report safe: KISE asks for it before enrolling a learner with special needs in its pre-primary school, and before rehabilitation courses.
Who can apply
- Children and learners with physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities, or developmental challenges
Official sources (3)
- Functional Assessment kise.ac.ke · read 1 Oct 2026
- Educational Assessment and Resource Centre kise.ac.ke · read 1 Oct 2026
- KISE Citizen's Service Delivery Charter 2025 (English) kise.ac.ke · read 1 Oct 2026