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Kenya, Thika
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The campus spans 88 acres with student residences, well designed classrooms and laboratories. It offers modern facilities prioritising comfort, safety, security, and ease of access. The facility includes athletic fields, outdoor learning areas, and ample parking. It can host events in spacious indoor and outdoor venues for sports tournaments, weddings, conferences, youth camps, or music concerts, supported by a dedicated team. It also features a state-of-the-art resource centre and an 800-seat auditorium.
The academy provides sport experiences in a safe and enjoyable environment with a focus on performance development and physical literacy. A team of experienced coaches delivers training and competition aligned with long-term performance development. The school has represented teams at national and East Africa competitions, and some learners have been part of national youth teams. Sport programmes include Football, Basketball, Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Squash, Volleyball, Badminton, Karate, and Rugby.
Learning that shapes lives describes our approach to education, blending international best practices with local relevance for a holistic experience. We offer International Baccalaureate programmes, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP). The Diploma Programme core includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), with 3–4 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level subjects. Our fully equipped resource centre supports research, reading, and collaboration, with access to Britannica School and Gale, open weeknights and Saturdays. An Access & Inclusion program supports full participation in all academic activities by removing barriers and providing accommodations.
The co-curricular programme provides inclusive, enriching opportunities in sports, performing arts, leadership, and service. Our Sports include Football, Basketball, Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Netball, Hockey, Golf, Volleyball, Badminton, Handball, Karate, Rugby, and Table Tennis. Our Clubs encompass Ace Club, Art Club, Steam Club, Board Games Club, Debate Club, Rotary Interact Club, Fitness Club, Creative Media Club, Model United Nations, Writers Club, and more. The President's Award – Kenya is part of the programme, guiding students from Bronze to Gold levels through community service, adventure, physical fitness, and leadership. Performing Arts nurture talents in music, dance, and theatre, with one-on-one music instruction for instruments such as violin, cello, guitar, harp, trumpet, and drums, plus school-wide dance and theatre performances.
Founded as a co-educational, residential high school in Kenya, M-PESA Foundation Academy serves students with leadership potential, irrespective of means. The 88-acre campus includes student residences, classrooms and laboratories, a resource centre, 800-seat auditorium, along with athletic fields and outdoor learning spaces. Academically, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), complemented by a Bespoke Curriculum. It plans to introduce the Competency-Based Curriculum Senior Secondary in 2026 with three pathways: Arts and Sports Science, Social Sciences, and STEM, all emphasising practical skills, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving. A dedicated careers team guides pathway choices, while a life-skills pre-university programme supports life after school. The school benefits from M-PESA Foundation funding and a charitable framework. The on-site resource centre provides Britannica School and Gale access; the Access & Inclusion program removes barriers to full participation. Sport, performing arts, and service activities enrich co-curricular life.
