Competency-Based Education shifts the focus from time-based progress to a mastery of clearly defined skills and outcomes. It ensures students advance only when they demonstrate genuine understanding and capabilities, not simply by sitting through a lesson. Schools using CBE create flexible pathways, align assessment with real-world application, and support learners at individual paces. This approach promotes student empowerment, increased engagement, and stronger learning retention. By prioritising mastery, not time, competency-based models better prepare learners for evolving academic and professional challenges.