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Academics

Strong teaching, modern facilities and a holistic Competency-Based Curriculum from Grade 7 to national examinations.

Academics

Junior School

Our Junior School covers Grades 7 to 9 under the Competency-Based Curriculum. It is a vibrant, hands-on foundation that builds curiosity, core competencies and values, preparing learners for the Senior School pathways ahead.

Learning extends well beyond the classroom. Our junior students have represented the school in the East African regional debate circle competition, travelling to Rwanda, and take part fully in robotics, art, music and home science.

  • CBC learning areas delivered by subject specialists
  • Preparation for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA)
  • Debate, robotics, art, music and home science from Grade 7
  • Full boarding with dedicated junior pastoral care
Admission to Junior School
Junior School learners
Senior School learners
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Senior School

The Senior School provides focused, well-supported preparation for national examinations and for the careers beyond them. Teaching is anchored by our five academic departments and guided by the Director of Studies.

Alongside the academic programme, senior students take on school leadership, mentor younger girls and complete the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) digital skills certification.

  • Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Mathematics and Applied & Technicals
  • Structured revision, mentorship and guidance for every candidate
  • ICDL digital skills certification
  • Student leadership and service opportunities
Admission to Senior School
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Director of Studies

The Director of Studies leads the academic programme of the school: curriculum delivery, the examination calendar, departmental supervision, and the tracking and reporting of every learner's progress.

Working with heads of department and class teachers, the office ensures that teaching remains rigorous and that each girl receives the individual academic support she needs, from Grade 7 through to her final national examination.

  • Curriculum planning and schemes of work across all departments
  • Continuous assessment, examinations and progress reporting to parents
  • Academic mentorship and intervention for candidates
  • Supervision and professional development of teaching staff

Academic Calendar at a Glance

  • Term 1: January to April
  • Term 2: May to August
  • Term 3: September to November
  • National examinations: as scheduled by KNEC

Exact dates are published each year on the Notice Board.

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Departments

Six departments carry the teaching and co-curricular programme of the school

Languages

English, Kiswahili and literature, with debate and public speaking that have taken our girls to regional competition.

Mathematics

Building numeracy, reasoning and problem-solving from the junior grades through to national examination level.

Science

Biology, Chemistry and Physics taught with practical work in well-equipped laboratories.

Humanities

History, Geography, Christian Religious Education and Business Studies.

Applied & Technicals

Home Science, Agriculture, Computer Studies, Art and Design, including ICDL digital skills certification.

Co-curricular Activities

Sports, clubs and societies coordinated across both schools. See Student Life

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Examination Results

Celebrating academic excellence and consistent performance across all three national assessments

KCSE

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

2023 Results (PDF)

KCBE

Kenya Certificate of Basic Education

KJSEA

Kenya Junior School Education Assessment

Students in the resource centre
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Resource Centre

The Resource Centre supports independent study and research across both schools, with reference and reading collections, past papers, and quiet study space for candidates.

It also houses the computer laboratory used for Computer Studies lessons and the ICDL programme, giving every student supervised access to digital learning resources.

  • Reference, fiction and subject reading collections
  • Past papers and revision materials
  • Computer laboratory and supervised internet access
  • Quiet study space for candidates