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Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Still I Rise International School Nairobi is the first international school worldwide to provide the International Baccalaureate framework to refugee and vulnerable children at no charge. Located in Mathare, the campus centers on inclusive learning where English is the language of instruction and Kiswahili and French are compulsory second languages. The school offers the IB Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme, with eight subject groups in the DP and a continuous eight-year IB pathway. From Ambition Assembly to Ambition Arena, Bravery Building and Care Court, facilities support rigorous study, collaboration and wellbeing. Ambition Assembly hosts learning spaces, a library, an auditorium, labs for Art, Science, Design and Music, plus common rooms for student collaboration. Care Court provides residential accommodation during emergencies; the campus operates with a 1:10 teacher–student ratio, meals, NHIF medical cover and a city-wide shuttle. Education Camps—CHANGE, INNOVATE and EXPLORE—foster community impact.
Still I Rise International School has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.
Location
Mathare, Nairobi, Kenya. Located in one of Africa's most overcrowded informal settlements.
Stages
Middle school and high school.
Type
International School; IB World School for refugee and vulnerable students (recognized since 2024).
Country affiliation
Kenya
Fees
Application fees - There is no application, registration, or admission fee charged to the students admitted under the school's charitable scholarship programme; the admissions process is selective and based on economic and legal vulnerability and aptitude.
Tuition fees by year group (per term and per academic year) - MYP Years (Middle Years Programme): MYP Year 1 through MYP Year 5 — Tuition: KES 0 per term; KES 0 per academic year. - IB Diploma Programme (DP) Years: DP Year 1 and DP Year 2 — Tuition: KES 0 per term; KES 0 per academic year.
Billing schedule and payment terms - For students supported by the school's 100% scholarship programme, no tuition bills or term fee invoices are issued; there are no scheduled parental payments for tuition.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school is operated as a day school (boarding facilities are not charged as a boarding option); therefore no boarding fees apply.
Other costs or fees (uniform, meals, transport, medical cover, extracurriculars) - Uniforms: Provided as part of the school programme; families of scholarship students are not charged a uniform fee. - Meals: Daily breakfast and lunch are provided; no meal charges for scholarship students. - Transport: A city-wide shuttle service is provided without charge to students under the school's programme. - Medical cover: Comprehensive NHIF medical cover is provided as part of the student support package. - Extracurriculars and field trips: Recurring cultural events, field trips, summer camp programmes and certain international trips are included in the school's programme; there is no parental charge stated for these elements under the scholarship provision.
Refund information - Because tuition and the listed core services are provided at no cost to students admitted under the school's scholarship programme, standard parental tuition refunds are not applicable.
Fee payment options - No parental fee payment methods are required for tuition, uniform, meals, transport or medical cover for students covered by the school's 100% scholarship programme. (No tuition payment channels such as credit card or bank transfer apply to these students.)
Academics
Still I Rise International School teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 10 to 18.
Curriculum
IB framework for middle school and high school; English is the language of instruction; Kiswahili and French are obligatory second languages. IB World School since 2024.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Still I Rise International School – Nairobi focuses on holistic development for refugee and vulnerable children. The school aims to raise passionate, caring and brave leaders to shape a peaceful tomorrow. Admissions emphasizes vulnerability and aptitude and includes a two-week Education Camp with Change, Innovate and Explore projects to foster community impact, entrepreneurship and storytelling. The school maintains a 1:10 teacher–student ratio and provides daily breakfast and lunch, Armani-designed uniforms, and NHIF medical cover to support student well-being. Professional psychological support is provided as part of the program.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
A CPS and Inclusion Policy exists under IB Policies guiding inclusive practices at the school.
Mental Wellbeing
Professional psychological support is provided to support student well-being.
Safeguarding
A CPS and Inclusion Policy is published under IB Policies to guide safeguarding and inclusion.
Admissions
Admissions
1. The school targets the most disadvantaged as well as the most gifted in Nairobi and beyond, offering education completely free of charge. 2. Eligibility is identified through visits by the Community Team and collaboration with local partners to locate children aged 10–11 who have been denied access to quality education. 3. After interviews with caregivers and verification measures, cohorts of children are invited to participate in a two-week Education Camp at the school. 4. During the Education Camp, children work on four projects: Change, Innovate, Explore, Learn. 5. Enrollment decisions are based on potential rather than academic performance, prioritizing ambition, courage and care. 6. The school envisions an eight-year journey to develop tomorrow's leaders through a holistic, transformative education offered at no cost.
Scholarships
The school provides education completely free of charge to refugee and vulnerable children.
FAQs
What age range does Still I Rise International School serve?
Still I Rise International School serves students from age 10 to 18.
What curriculum does Still I Rise International School follow?
IB framework for middle school and high school; English is the language of instruction; Kiswahili and French are obligatory second languages. IB World School since 2024.
What are the tuition fees at Still I Rise International School?
Tuition fee details are not publicly available. Prospective families should contact the school's admissions office for current fee information.
Is Still I Rise International School a day school or boarding school?
Still I Rise International School operates as a day school.
Is Still I Rise International School co-educational?
Yes, Still I Rise International School is a co-educational school welcoming both boys and girls.
Where is Still I Rise International School located?
Mathare, Nairobi, Kenya. Located in one of Africa's most overcrowded informal settlements.
When was Still I Rise International School founded?
Still I Rise International School was established in 2021.
How many students attend Still I Rise International School?
Still I Rise International School has approximately 200 students.
Does Still I Rise International School provide learning support for students with additional needs?
A CPS and Inclusion Policy exists under IB Policies guiding inclusive practices at the school.
How do I apply to Still I Rise International School?
1. The school targets the most disadvantaged as well as the most gifted in Nairobi and beyond, offering education completely free of charge. 2.
What extracurricular activities are available at Still I Rise International School?
Eight-year IB program culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The school offers IB-MYP and is a DP Candidate School since 2024.
