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Kenya, Nairobi
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The school uses a literature-rich, internationally relevant curriculum with small classes and a balanced focus on academics, character, and faith. The IGCSE pathway is established, with preparation for IGCSE exams in Year 11 and A-Levels in Years 12-13. Core subjects are taught alongside arts, music, and nature studies, and learning emphasizes living books, discussion, and real-world applications.
Arts and music are integrated into the curriculum alongside core subjects and nature studies. The Kindergarten uses Froebel-inspired play-based learning, with songs, movement, storytelling, and hands-on activities. The program centers living books and meaningful projects to support creative expression and practical understanding.
The school runs social and hobby activities that connect students with the wider community, including a Friday Messy Play Day and Homeschool Fridays for community engagement. A Bible Club meets on Saturdays to explore the Christian faith through stories, songs, memory verses, and group activities.
Initiatives designed to serve and uplift the community extend the school's values beyond the classroom. Programs include Bible Club and community events such as Messy Play Day and Homeschool Fridays, reflecting partnerships with parents and the wider community.
Character development includes leadership, with emphasis on service, teamwork, responsibility, and effective communication as part of daily life and relationships to others.
Regular time outdoors and hands-on learning are integral to daily life. Kindergarten emphasizes play-based discovery and nature, with Froebel-inspired activities such as songs and storytelling. The Charlotte Mason-inspired approach emphasizes living books, nature study, art, and meaningful work to nurture curiosity, independence, and well-being.
Ambleside Stawi International School serves students aged 3 to 18 with a Bespoke Curriculum supported by Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. The Kindergarten (ages 3–6) uses Froebel-inspired play-based discovery while laying a rigorous academic pathway for later years. Primary Years (Year 1–8) follow a Cambridge transition with a Charlotte Mason-inspired approach, with an IGCSE pathway fully established by Year 9 and a strong preparation for IGCSE exams in Year 11 and A-Levels in Years 12–13. Core subjects—math, literacy, science, history, geography—are taught alongside arts, music, and nature studies, with learning anchored in living books, discussion, and real-world applications. The program emphasizes small classes, character development, and faith within a literature-rich curriculum. Regular time outdoors and hands-on learning, nature study, and integrated arts support practical understanding. The school also fosters community through activities such as a Bible Club and family-focused events, enriching partnerships with parents and the wider community. This combination prepares students for educational opportunities and engagement in international contexts.
