CBE-KE curriculum alignment
Built against the KICD Competency Based Education framework. Lesson content, assessments, and Schemes of Work all map to CBE-KE strands from Grade 1 through senior school.
Built for Kenya
The school platform built for Kenyan schools
CBE-aligned LMS, content marketplace, parent portal, and M-Pesa billing in one platform. Designed for Kenyan network conditions and the KICD curriculum framework.
What Kenyan schools get
Built for Kenya, not adapted for it
CBE-KE alignment, M-Pesa billing, low-bandwidth optimisation, and Kenyan publisher content are not add-ons. They are the foundation.
M-Pesa and Pesapal billing
Schools pay for content licences through M-Pesa and Pesapal in KES. No USD fees, no bank transfers. Payment confirmation is immediate.
Schemes of Work generator
Generate HOD-ready Schemes of Work directly from your lesson selections. Saves teachers hours each term and ensures CBE terminology throughout.
Parent portal in Kiswahili and English
Parents track their child's competency progress, receive school updates, and view assessment feedback. No WhatsApp groups needed.
Low-bandwidth for 2G and 3G
Designed for Kenyan network conditions. The student and teacher portals function on slow or intermittent connections. No high-speed broadband required.
Kenyan publisher content
The content marketplace includes materials from vetted Kenyan curriculum developers and educators, tagged to KICD competency strands and updated as CBE-KE evolves.
How it compares
Elymica vs Zeraki, Kurasa, and Darasa
A direct comparison of the four most-evaluated school platforms in Kenya.
| Feature | Elymica | Zeraki | Kurasa | Darasa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full LMS with lesson delivery | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| CBE-KE alignment (KICD) | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parent portal | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Schemes of Work generation | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Publisher content marketplace | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| M-Pesa / Pesapal billing (KES) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Multi-school / county admin | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Low-bandwidth optimised | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
Full comparison with 12 features including TVET, gamification, and offline support: /schools/compare
Also for families
Homeschooling under CBE? Elymica works for that too.
The same parent portal, student portal, and content marketplace that schools use works just as well for a single-family home education setting. Content is available for individual purchase. Progress is tracked against KICD competency strands. Reports are exportable.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Elymica aligned to the current CBE framework, not CBC?
Yes. Elymica uses CBE-KE terminology throughout: strands, sub-strands, and competency levels as specified by KICD. The platform was updated when KICD formalised the CBC to CBE rename and uses current terminology in all Schemes of Work, assessments, and reports.
Can we pay in KES through M-Pesa?
Yes. Schools pay for content licences and subscriptions through M-Pesa and Pesapal in Kenyan Shillings. There are no USD fees and no bank transfer requirements.
Does it work in schools with poor internet?
Yes. The student and teacher portals are built for 2G and 3G conditions. Lessons are optimised for low bandwidth and the platform supports progressive caching for intermittent connectivity.
How does Elymica differ from Zeraki?
Zeraki is primarily a school analytics and grading tool. It has no structured LMS, no parent portal, and no content marketplace. Elymica covers curriculum delivery, parent communication, teacher planning tools, and content licensing. Many Kenyan schools use both: Zeraki for performance analytics, Elymica for teaching and learning.
Can homeschool families in Kenya use Elymica?
Yes. The parent portal and student portal work for single-family home education. Content from the marketplace is available for individual purchase by parents, not restricted to registered schools. Read our guide to homeschooling under CBE for the full picture.
Get started
Ready to bring your Kenyan school online?
Register your school and a member of our school success team will help you get set up within one business day. M-Pesa billing. CBE-KE alignment. No USD fees.