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Kenya, Nairobi
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British National Curriculum is followed across Kindergarten, Primary, and Senior Schools. Lower Secondary is based on Key Stage Three and prepares students for the IGCSE; Upper Secondary offers Cambridge IGCSE, AS‑Level, and A‑Level qualifications. In 2024, 80.2% of IGCSE students scored A to C, and the class of 2023/24 transitioned to universities globally.
Art and Design are part of the curriculum, with Music and Drama providing opportunities to perform. Drama and Music are integrated from early years, and students participate in concerts and plays. The school supports after‑school arts activities, including choirs and other performances.
Kiswahili is taught from year one, initially oral to build confidence in communication, with reading and writing developed as students progress. French is taught with emphasis on speaking and listening, with reading and writing developing over time. Model United Nations is offered as an educational activity to develop research, public speaking, debating and teamwork in an international context.
A wide range of after‑school activities is offered, including basketball, football, badminton, volleyball, athletics, dodgeball, netball, swimming, gymnastics, cricket and rounders. The program aims to foster belonging, school spirit, cross‑grade collaboration, and interaction with teachers beyond class time.
Community Service is a key program with about 90% of students volunteering through outreach projects. Projects range from one‑day events to weekly activities and multi‑week trips in Kenya, with opportunities to engage with community partners in Nairobi. The Community Service Office comprises three faculty members, 25 student leaders and coordinators, coordinating off‑site volunteering and partnerships.
Student Leadership opportunities include roles such as Head Girl and Head Boy, with leadership experiences highlighted by student reflections. The school supports leadership development through these positions and related activities.
Student Care and Support is holistic and wellness‑oriented, with a circle of care that includes teachers, coaches, and administrators. The staff stay current with best practices to support all learners, including English Language Learners and students with special needs. Health and safety procedures, psychosocial support, and counselor resources are in place to promote wellbeing for learners and staff.
St. Austin's Academy is a private Kenyan school serving ages 2 to 18, offering a continuous curriculum from Kindergarten through A Levels. The Early Years use a play‑based approach with an outdoor learning area, developing social, emotional and physical skills alongside early literacy. Kiswahili begins in Year 1 and French develops through speaking and listening before reading and writing. The Junior School emphasizes English and Mathematics while building language and numeracy through structured play. Lower Secondary follows the British National Curriculum (Key Stage 3), with external assessments in English, Mathematics, Science and ICT, preparing pupils for IGCSE study. Upper Secondary offers Cambridge IGCSE, AS‑Level and A‑Level qualifications, with a strong co‑curricular/PSHE program and opportunities such as the President's Award Scheme and East African Model United Nations. Facilities include competition‑size swimming pool, two music rooms, a dining hall, state‑of‑the‑art science labs, libraries, playing fields, a basketball court and an art room.
