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Still I Rise International School

Kenya, Nairobi

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Wellbeing and Support

How students are nurtured, understood, and kept safe

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.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 10 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2021
Bus Service No

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.

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