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Woodland Star International School

Kenya, Nairobi

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History

Woodland Star School is located in Tigoni, in the Brackenhurst area near Nairobi. In September 2016 Woodland Star welcomed its sixth year of operation after five years of community building. The school describes itself as a small, environmentally focused, avant-garde, and globally aware establishment of excellence. Growth mindset, multi-age classrooms, and holistic education are emphasized, and Village Rules shape relationships across educational, social, and administrative levels.

Community

Woodland Star's community is a small, connected school in Tigoni that emphasizes belonging, environmental conservation, peaceful conflict resolution, and a growth mindset. The community is guided by Village Rules that shape interactions and foster respectful collaboration. The school hosts Harvest Festival and Open House as key community events that celebrate local talent, vendors, and family involvement. Woodland Star aims for connectedness, belonging, and active participation across the campus.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KES 8,505 - 17,805
Ages 2 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 160
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No

Woodland Star International School is an international day school located in Tigoni, near Nairobi, Kenya. The school serves ages 2 to 16 and offers an international curriculum drawn from American and Australian frameworks implemented through transformational and theme-based learning. Classes are multi-age on a single campus, with flexible pacing and rolling admissions that support individual growth and social-emotional development. A distinctive feature is daily forest-based learning, with sessions beginning in the school's surrounding forest and outdoor spaces that form a consistent part of the curriculum. The campus hosts a Green Focus program, indigenous forest restoration effort, a wetland project, and solar energy initiatives that reinforce environmental stewardship. The ImaginEd concept fosters innovation and co-created spaces for creativity in arts, science, technology, and language. The school emphasizes student ownership, growth mindset, and partnerships with families, guided by Village Rules that shape relationships across educational and social life. Cognia accreditation is pursued.

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