Friends School Chandumba (formerly called Friends School Chandumba) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Vihiga County, Sabatia Sub County  in the Western Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Friends School Chandumba, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

This Day Senior School forms part of the Vihiga Education Network and has fully transitioned to a Senior School that offers Competency Based Education (CBE) Curriculum to Grade 10, 11 and 12 Learners.

Friends School Chandumba School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Friends School Chandumba
School’s New Name	Friends School Chandumba
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Western
County	Vihiga
Sub County	Sabatia
UIC Code	DFDG
KNEC Code	38622205
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Friends School Chandumba operates as a fully Senior School offering the Competency Based Education (CBE/CBC) Curriculum. Students transition to this school from Junior School after sitting for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA); which is a national assessment for Grade 9 learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC/ CBE). It assesses students in nine learning areas to evaluate their readiness to transition into Senior School.

Students who join Friends School Chandumba at grade 10 specialize in any one of the following three main CBE pathways:

1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics): Focuses on innovators and problem-solvers. It branches into Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, and Technical Studies, leading to careers like medicine, engineering, and IT. 
2. Social Sciences: Designed for communicators and leaders. It includes tracks in Languages, Literature, Humanities, and Business Studies, preparing students for fields like law, journalism, and education. 
3. Arts & Sports Science: For creative minds and athletes. It features tracks in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music, and various sports disciplines, fostering careers in the creative and sports industries.

Friends School Chandumba’s Background and History.

Friends School Chandumba, historically known as Friends School Chandumba, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Vihiga county; where it is domiciled.

The school has grown over the years and is now a fully recognized  C4 Public Senior School. In January 2026, Friends School Chandumba admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Friends School Chandumba.

Friends School Chandumba’s exact physical location is in Vihiga County, Sabatia in the Western Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Western Region’s Senior Schools.

Western is the home of some of the best and highly competitive Senior Schools in Kenya. Friends School Chandumba, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  Friends School Chandumba, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Friends School Chandumba.

1. What is the UIC Code for Friends School Chandumba?

The UIC Code for Friends School Chandumba is DFDG.

2. Is Friends School Chandumba a Boarding or Day School?

Friends School Chandumba is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Friends School Chandumba?

Friends School Chandumba offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for Friends School Chandumba?

The Official Knec Code for Friends School Chandumba is 38622205.

5. In Which County is Friends School Chandumba Found?

Friends School Chandumba is located in Vihiga County.

6. Does Friends School Chandumba admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Friends School Chandumba is a Mixed Senior School.

7. What was Friends School Chandumba’s Fomer Name under the 8-4-4 Education System?

Friends School Chandumba was formerly called Friends School Chandumba.

8. What is Friends School Chandumba’s New Cluster?

Friends School Chandumba is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Friends School Chandumba?

Friends School Chandumba offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Friends School Chandumba Located?

Friends School Chandumba is found in Sabatia Subcounty of Vihiga County; in the Western Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Friends School Chandumba Private or Public School?

Friends School Chandumba is a Public School.

12. What CBE Pathways are offered at Senior School?

Senior schools offere 3 pathways; STEM, Social Sciences and Arts and Sports.