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Kenya, Nairobi
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The school has Debate Club, Chess Club, and Scrabble Club. Debate Club sharpens communication, public speaking, and critical thinking, with students researching, analyzing issues, and confidently presenting arguments in structured formats. Chess Club develops strategic thinking, patience, creativity, and decision‑making, with participation in school and regional competitions. Scrabble Club expands vocabulary, improves spelling, and enhances cognitive skills through regular sessions and competitions.
The school has Music Club and Dance Club. Music Club nurtures rhythm, creativity, performance confidence, and artistic expression, with students participating in school events and concerts. Dance Club explores various dance styles, boosting coordination, expression, and confidence, and promoting teamwork and cultural appreciation through performances. These clubs provide creative outlets that complement classroom learning.
The school offers social and hobby opportunities through Chess Club, Scrabble Club, Music Club, and Dance Club to foster interests beyond academics. Chess and Scrabble clubs promote competitive yet collaborative problem‑solving and camaraderie. Music and Dance clubs provide performance opportunities that build confidence, collaboration, and personal enjoyment. These activities help students form friendships and explore new passions.
The school has Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with Compassion in Action. CSR focuses on growing leaders through giving and engages in social, environmental, and educational initiatives to uplift communities. Students participate in community outreach such as food drives, visits to children's homes, health awareness programs, and fundraising events. Student‑led charity clubs, green movements, and social awareness campaigns turn empathy into action.
The school has a Student Council led by a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The President leads the Student Council, represents the student body in official matters, and coordinates major school events. The Vice President supports the President and helps organize events and ensure clubs stay active. The Secretary manages documentation and communications, while the Treasurer oversees budgeting and fundraising for student‑led initiatives.
The school offers a broad Athletics and Recreation program, including Swimming Club, Soccer Club, Basketball Club, Volleyball Club, Netball Club, Taekwondo Club, Skating Club, and Racket Games Club (badminton, tennis, table tennis). Swimming Club builds discipline, endurance, and water safety with professional coaching and healthy competition. Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, and Netball build teamwork, discipline, stamina, and game strategy through structured training and inter‑school competitions. Taekwondo, Skating, and Racket Games promote fitness, balance, coordination, and strategic thinking.
Viraj International Academy is a co-educational day and boarding school in Kenya serving learners from 3 to 18. The school offers a blended Kenyan National Curriculum via Competency-Based Education and the Cambridge International Curriculum, with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, and a Bespoke Curriculum, complemented by Montessori Education for the early years. The Global Curriculum combines Kenyan and Cambridge approaches to provide an internationally minded program. Since opening in 2015, the academy has grown into a campus with modern facilities, including fully equipped computer labs, science laboratories, smart classrooms, a library, and dining services, plus comfortable boarding houses with 24/7 supervision. The sporting program features swimming, track and field, and inter-school competitions, alongside a broad extracurricular offering. A distinctive feature is the integrated approach that pairs Kenyan education standards with Cambridge qualifications, supported by CSR initiatives and a Student Council to foster leadership and community engagement.
