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Kenya, Nairobi
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The campus is located on Naushad Merali Drive, Nairobi, Kenya. Nairobi Jaffery Academy hosts students from over 18 nationalities. The school offers a Cambridge International program within a multicultural and bilingual environment that prioritises wellbeing, excellence and opportunity. The campus is described as having world-class facilities and a stunning presence in Nairobi, enabling innovative learning experiences.
Nairobi Jaffery Academy offers the Elite Sports Academy, focused on football. Training follows the Cruyff Football Methodology with data-driven coaching and end-of-term assessments. The coaching team includes a UEFA-certified European Technical Director and a Local Technical Director, supported by a leadership group. Training runs after school with separate sessions for Junior (U7–U13) and Senior (U15–U19) groups, typically 1 hour 30 minutes long. There are player development pathways and scholarships with partner academies in Europe, high-performance camps, and annual visits by Cruyff Football international directors.
The Cambridge program at Nairobi Jaffery Academy emphasises growth and development, with suitable class sizes and qualified teachers. The Cambridge framework covers English, Mathematics and Science, with other subjects including Art, Geography, History, ICT, Physical Education and Personal and Social Education; Swahili and Arabic are taught from Year 1. Cambridge resources are plentiful, with many materials sourced from the UK. In Years 7 to 9, students follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum, while Years 10 to 13 offer a hybrid Cambridge and Edexcel pathway. Teaching and learning are student-centred, with Assessment for Learning to support progress.
The school offers an extensive programme beyond academics, including overseas trips and inspirational speakers. Students receive bespoke careers advice and leadership opportunities, and benefit from connections with the East Africa Jaffery network. EYFS Sports Day is part of the extracurricular calendar, alongside events like the Study Abroad Expo.
Nairobi Jaffery Academy is a private international school in Nairobi that combines the UK Cambridge curriculum with a faith-based ethos. Catering to ages 3 to 18, it offers EYFS, Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and a hybrid Years 10–13 pathway blending Cambridge and Edexcel. The Cambridge core drives English, Mathematics and Science, while other subjects follow the English National Curriculum; Swahili and Arabic are taught from Year 1. The campus on Naushad Merali Drive hosts students from more than 18 nationalities in a bilingual, multicultural environment that prioritises wellbeing, opportunity and personal growth. Beyond the classroom, the school runs the Elite Football Program with Cruyff Methodology, data-driven coaching and after-school sessions, with coaches and pathways to international partnerships. Extra experiences include overseas trips, inspirational speakers and bespoke careers advice, plus leadership opportunities and connections with the East Africa Jaffery network. Cambridge resources and assessment for learning support ongoing development.
