Kenya, Kajiado
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The school follows the British National Curriculum within an international school context. Key Stage 3 includes Art, French, German, Swahili, Geography, History, ICT, Music and Literature in English. Key Stage 4 culminates in the Cambridge IGCSE, and Key Stage 5 prepares students for AS/A levels; the school is pursuing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and is a candidate school for the Diploma Programme. The pastoral framework and broad co-curricular options develop study, research and presentation skills to prepare students for higher education and global citizenship.
Art is key in fostering creativity; students explore painting, drawing, printmaking, mosaic, collage, ornamentation, mixed media and crafts, using two- and three-dimensional media. The art room is spacious and supports development of critical thinking, aesthetic appreciation and personal initiative, with students presenting work after each topic. Music fosters appreciation of cultural diversity, with access to a range of instruments and opportunities to perform in recitals; music is compulsory at Key Stage 3 and optional at Key Stage 4. The school also offers a broad range of co-curricular activities, including clubs, to support creative expression.
Languages offered include French, German and Swahili, taught as part of the curriculum. The curriculum also encompasses Literature in English, and the school emphasizes a multicultural environment and respect for diversity.
Clubs provide a wide choice of co-curricular activities based on student interest and ability, fostering social confidence and personal skills. A broad range of activities is available after school hours and on weekends, supporting social development and teamwork.
Advanced studies emphasize community service experiences and the development of socially responsible citizens, alongside work experience and other extra-curricular activities. The school environment supports community life, with boarding care and a partnership model involving parents to nurture a thriving, sharing community.
AS/A level study emphasizes developing study, research and presentation skills with a strong focus on self-discipline, preparing students for tertiary education. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is pursued as a candidate for authorization, highlighting a commitment to high-quality, challenging international education and to producing globally minded learners.
Pastoral care is provided through a Head of Pastoral, resident matrons and a nurse to ensure students are healthy, safe and happy. The boarding environment offers a wide range of after-hours and weekend activities to support social development and physical skills. Facilities such as a swimming pool, basketball court and football pitch support physical well-being and recreational activity.
Naisula School operates across two campuses in Kenya, Kajiado and Tilisi, serving students aged 3 to 18. The Kajiado campus offers full boarding for a co-educational community on a 25-acre site. The curriculum blends the National Curriculum of England and Wales with an international context: Key Stage 3 at Kajiado (Years 8–9) with internal assessments and Cambridge Checkpoint, Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) with IGCSE, and Sixth Form (Years 12–13) delivering the IB Diploma with DP1/DP2 plus external Cambridge AS/A2 components. Tilisi delivers the British National Curriculum across Early Years to Key Stage 4, culminating in IGCSE; the school is pursuing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and is a candidate school for the DP. Facilities include science and computer laboratories, and art/design and music resource centres, plus a full sports program with a swimming pool, basketball court and soccer pitch. The motto Nurturing Excellence and a pastoral framework underpin a community that partners with parents to prepare students for higher education and global citizenship.