Every year, somewhere between week two and week four of term, a teacher walks into the lab and realises the burettes are cracked, half the microscopes won't focus, and the fire blanket expired three years ago. Then it's a mad scramble to order replacements before the practical exams start.
This checklist is built to stop that from happening. It covers biology, physics, and chemistry for secondary schools aligned to KNEC, WAEC, BECE, NECTA, and Cambridge IGCSE. Use it to audit what you've got, flag what's missing, and plan your procurement without the last-minute panic. Everything listed here is available from us—manufactured in Ambala Cantt, ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Biology
- Compound microscope — minimum 5 for a class of 30
- Stereo microscope — at least 1
- Prepared slides set — 50 slides minimum
- Human skeleton model
- Anatomy torso model
- Heart, eye, and brain models
- DNA model
- Dissection kits — 30
- Dissection trays — 5
- Specimen jars
- Biology charts set
Physics
- Optical bench with lenses and mirrors
- Mechanics apparatus — pulleys, inclined plane, springs
- Electrical circuit kit — ammeters, voltmeters, resistors, cells
- Thermometer set
- Spring balance set — 6 ranges
- Metre rules
- Vernier callipers
- Screw gauge
- Ripple tank
Chemistry
- Glassware set — 200 pieces minimum
- Bunsen burners — 6 per class
- Electronic balance — 0.01g readability
- pH meter
- Titration apparatus — retort stand, burette, pipette, clamp
- Distillation set
- Safety equipment — 30 goggles, 30 lab coats, fire blanket, eye wash station
Safety
- Safety goggles — 30
- Lab coats — 30
- Gloves — 30 pairs
- Fire blanket — 1
- Eye wash station — 1
- First aid kit — 1
- Lab rules poster
- Hazard symbols poster
Why this checklist works
Each item is marked against the examination boards that actually require it—KNEC, WAEC, BECE, NECTA, IGCSE. No guessing whether your KCSE biology practical will ask for a stereo microscope. Quantities are calculated for a class of 30, working in groups. There's a condition column to mark each item as OK, Needs Replacement, or Missing. And if you want the PDF version, just email us.
FAQ
Can I get a checklist tailored to my exam board?
Yes. Email sales@schoollabmanufacturers.com with your board—KNEC, WAEC, BECE, NECTA, Cambridge IGCSE, IB, or CBSE—and we'll send back a PDF showing exactly what's required, recommended quantities, and current FOB pricing. Ready to attach to your budget proposal or MOE grant application.
How often should we audit the lab?
Once a year, at the start of the academic term. Before the practical exams, not after. A technician can run through this checklist in two to three hours. That's enough time to spot the broken burette, the missing spring balance, and the expired fire blanket—then order replacements without the rush.
Get the PDF
Email: sales@schoollabmanufacturers.com
