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Kenya, Nairobi
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Light International School Nairobi traces its roots to the Light Academy network of schools located across Kenya and operates from the Karen suburb of Nairobi in a quiet environment conducive to learning. The school offers the Cambridge International Curriculum from Kindergarten (ages 3–5) through A-level (Year 13) to students from diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds. It participates in national and international projects and competitions, including hosting the East African Round of the World Scholar's Cup and the environment-focused Golden Climate International Project Olympiad (GCIEPO), inaugurated in 2011. The school is accredited as a Cambridge International Exam Centre for IGCSE and A Levels. The motto is Access to Success and the core values are Leadership, Integrity, Good Judgement, Honour, and Trustworthiness.
The LIS community includes students from diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds. The school hosts and participates in international events, such as the World Scholar's Cup East Africa Round and the Golden Climate International Project Olympiad (GCIEPO), fostering intercultural exchange. Dormitories and hostels provide a home-like environment with a dorm master and staff support. The values of leadership, integrity, and social responsibility guide the school community.
Light International School Nairobi offers the Cambridge International Curriculum from Kindergarten (ages 3–5) through A-levels (Year 13), complemented by the IPC (Primary) and IEYC (Early Years) programs. The school is co-educational, operating as a day and boarding school in the Karen suburb, with a campus designed to support modern learning through technology. It is accredited as a Cambridge International School for Primary, Key Stage 3, IGCSE and A Levels, and provides a full Cambridge curriculum for ages 3 to 18, emphasizing cross-curricular learning and the use of digital tools to enhance every student's progress. The school hosts the East African Round of the World Scholar's Cup and the Golden Climate International Project Olympiad, underscoring its international emphasis. Facilities include contemporary classrooms and laboratories, plus a broad activity program spanning sports, music, and drama. A rich co-curricular program includes debates, robotics, journalism, arts, cultural activities, and community service, fostering leadership and international-mindedness globally.
