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Kenya, Nakuru
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The school is an IB World School that blends the International Baccalaureate framework with Afrocentric citizenship. It aims to empower learners to think critically, act creatively, and lead with integrity and pride. The program fosters global-mindedness within an Afrocentric context.
Clubs include Programming, Gymnastics, Board games, Spelling Bee, STEM, Creative Art & Crafts, Poetry, Drama, Journalism, Chef, Book, Fashion & Design, Hair & Beauty, Dance, and Choir & Band, among others. These clubs provide avenues for creative expression and collaboration in arts and performance. The range supports students in exploring talents across visual arts, performance, and design.
The educational philosophy is grounded in Afrocentrism and citizenship. Learners are guided to know their true histories, appreciate their heritage, and develop a strong African identity. Students are encouraged to know their local languages and local resources and to love their countrymen.
Clubs and activities include Programming, Gymnastics, Board games, Spelling Bee, STEM, Creative Art & Crafts, Poetry, Drama, Journalism, Chef, Book, Fashion & Design, Hair & Beauty, Dance, and Choir & Band which foster social interaction and teamwork. Sport day – Primary demonstrates the inclusion of physical activity as part of student life. Participation in these activities supports collaboration and personal growth.
Community initiatives are integrated into Afrocentric IB learning. The school highlights village-based community projects through its media and blog content. The mission emphasizes serving communities and empowering learners to uplift their communities.
Afrocentric leadership development shapes global changemakers. The school aims to nurture leaders who are rooted in African identity and who can contribute to their communities. Learners are guided to think critically, act creatively, and lead with integrity as part of the IB framework.
Holistic wellness support is provided, addressing emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. Life skills development builds self-love, identity, and self-efficacy as part of the Freedom Scholarship program. The IB framework promotes wellbeing through an integrated, holistic approach.
Freedom International Schools – Africa is a private IB World School in Kenya offering an Afrocentric IB curriculum for ages 3 to 16. It is authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programme, with Diploma Programme preparation underway. The Kindergarten through K3 program integrates the IB PYP with Afrocentric education, cultivating global-mindedness within an African context. The Nakuru campus provides spaces for sport, innovation, and the arts, along with a science laboratory and a computer laboratory. The school traces its history to a founding over a century ago and now serves about 1,375 students with around 350 staff across three campuses. Plans include expanding to Nairobi and African countries, including Nigeria and Rwanda. It operates as a day school with mixed boarding facilities. Core features include community initiatives and Afrocentric leadership development within a values-based program rooted in respect, love of learning, integrity, courage, and pluralism.
