Academic ModuleCBC & 8-4-4

Comprehensive Academic Management

From exam creation to report card generation, Elimika provides a complete academic management solution that supports both Kenya's CBC (rubric-based) and 8-4-4 (percentage-based) curricula. Teachers enter marks online, the system handles grading, and professional report cards are generated automatically.

Dual Curriculum
Online Marks Entry
PDF Report Cards
Performance Analytics
Exam Management

Flexible Exam Setup for Any Curriculum

Elimika's exam management module gives schools full flexibility over how assessments are structured. Configure continuous assessment tests (CATs), midterm exams, and end-of-term evaluations with custom weightings. The system supports both the traditional percentage-based marks used in 8-4-4 and the rubric-based assessment descriptors required for CBC classes.

Each class can have its own grading configuration, meaning schools running both CBC and 8-4-4 simultaneously can maintain separate grading standards without any conflict. Exam results feed directly into report card generation, performance analysis, and parent communication — creating a seamless workflow from assessment to reporting.

Subject-Based Exam Entry

Teachers enter marks by subject and class. Each exam is configured with custom weightings — CAT, midterm, end-of-term — and the system calculates totals automatically.

Configurable Grading Per Class

Define different grading scales for each class level. CBC classes use the 8-point rubric (EE, ME, AE, BE), while 8-4-4 classes use percentage-based grading with custom grade boundaries.

Term & Year Management

Organize exams by academic year and term. Configure exam types (opener, midterm, end-term), set assessment dates, and maintain a complete historical record of all assessments.

Role-Based Access Control

Administrators control who can view and edit marks. Subject teachers only see their subjects. Class teachers get a complete view. Principals can access everything with full audit trails.

Report Cards

Professional Report Cards with School Branding

Generate polished, professional report cards that parents are proud to receive. Elimika produces fully branded PDF report cards for both CBC and 8-4-4 curricula, complete with your school logo, motto, colors, and custom fields. CBC reports include competency descriptors, strand-level assessments, and the 7 core competency evaluations. 8-4-4 reports include percentage marks, class rankings, subject positions, and teacher comments.

CBC Report Cards

Generate competency-based report cards with proper CBC descriptors (EE, ME, AE, BE), strand-level performance, teacher comments per learning area, and core competency assessments aligned to KICD standards.

8-4-4 Report Cards

Traditional report cards with percentage marks, class rankings, subject positions, mean scores, teacher comments, and principal remarks. Includes term-by-term comparison and aggregate performance.

Professional PDF Output

Every report card is generated as a high-quality PDF with your school logo, official header, stamps, and branding. Reports can be printed, downloaded, or shared digitally with parents via SMS link.

School Branding & Customization

Customize report card templates with your school motto, badge, colors, and layout preferences. Add custom fields for discipline, extracurricular activities, and boarding house information.

CBC Report Card
Competency-Based Curriculum
  • Rubric-based descriptors (EE, ME, AE, BE)
  • Strand-level performance per learning area
  • 7 core competency assessments
  • Teacher comments per subject
  • Learner behaviour and attitude report
  • Parent/guardian feedback section
  • Term comparison and progress tracking
8-4-4 Report Card
Traditional Curriculum
  • Percentage marks per subject
  • Class ranking and stream position
  • Subject-level grades (A, A-, B+, etc.)
  • Mean score and total marks
  • Subject teacher comments
  • Class teacher and principal remarks
  • Term-by-term performance comparison

Subject Analysis

Detailed performance breakdown by subject showing mean scores, pass rates, grade distribution, and comparison across terms and years.

Trend Tracking

Track individual student and class performance over multiple terms and years. Identify improving and declining trends with visual graphs.

Class Rankings

Automatic ranking by total marks, mean score, or grade points. View stream-based or overall rankings with position changes from previous exams.

Per-Subject Performance

Drill into each subject to see which topics or strands learners are struggling with, enabling targeted intervention and remediation.

Performance Analysis

Data-Driven Insights for Better Outcomes

Raw exam scores are only useful when they tell a story. Elimika's performance analysis engine transforms marks data into actionable insights that help teachers identify struggling learners, spot subject-level weaknesses, and track improvement over time.

Generate detailed reports by subject, class, stream, or individual student. Compare performance across terms, identify mean score trends, and export analysis reports as PDF or Excel files. For CBC classes, the analysis tracks competency attainment across the 7 core areas. For 8-4-4 classes, it provides traditional mean scores, rankings, and grade distribution.

PDF & Excel Reports
Visual Graphs
Term Comparison
Individual Tracking
Teacher Portal

Streamlined Marks Entry for Teachers

We know that teachers are busy. That is why Elimika's marks entry interface is designed for maximum speed and minimum frustration. Teachers can enter marks from any device — desktop, tablet, or phone — with auto-save, keyboard navigation, and instant validation that catches errors before they are submitted.

Online Marks Entry

Teachers log in from any device and enter marks directly into the system. The interface is optimized for speed — tab through cells, auto-save, and instant validation prevent errors.

Bulk Upload via Excel

For large classes, download a pre-formatted Excel template, enter marks offline, and upload. The system validates data integrity, flags duplicates, and imports everything in seconds.

Deadline Management

Administrators set marks entry deadlines per exam. Teachers see countdown timers. Late entries are blocked automatically. Reminder notifications are sent as deadlines approach.

Multi-Teacher Support

Multiple teachers can enter marks simultaneously for different subjects in the same class. The system handles concurrent access gracefully with no data conflicts or overwrites.

Dual Curriculum

One System, Two Curricula

Kenya is in a transition period where many schools are running both the CBC and 8-4-4 curricula simultaneously. Some classes follow the CBC framework with rubric-based grading, while upper classes may still follow the 8-4-4 system with percentage marks and KCSE preparation. Elimika handles this seamlessly.

When you set up your classes, you simply assign the curriculum type to each class level. The system automatically applies the correct grading scale, report card template, and assessment framework for that curriculum. Teachers entering marks for a CBC class will see rubric descriptors, while those entering for an 8-4-4 class will see percentage fields. Report cards are generated with the appropriate format for each — no manual switching needed.

CBC

Rubric-based, 8-point scale, competency descriptors

8-4-4

Percentage marks, letter grades, class rankings

Academic Module

Complete assessment lifecycle

1
Configure ExamsSet up terms, subjects, and grading
2
Enter MarksTeachers submit online or via Excel
3
Auto-GradingSystem applies CBC or 8-4-4 grades
4
Generate ReportsPDF report cards with branding
5
Analyze & ShareAnalytics + SMS to parents

Transform Your School's Academic Management

Stop struggling with manual marks entry and hand-written report cards. Elimika automates the entire academic cycle — from exam setup to report card delivery. Try it free for one week and see the difference.

All modules included. CBC & 8-4-4 support. No credit card required. Setup in 24 hours.