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Kenya, Nairobi
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Sarah Arthur leads our Inclusion and Learning Support programme, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The programme focuses on belonging and employs neurodiversity‑affirming practices while coaching teachers to meet diverse learner needs.
The Inclusion and Learning Support programme provides support for learners with diverse needs and is led by Sarah Arthur, emphasizing inclusive education and belonging.
English Language Support is considered in admissions; the application form asks, 'Does Your Child Need English Language Support?' with a Yes/No option.
Mental wellbeing is integrated through the Inclusion and Learning Support programme and the school's counselors; the approach emphasizes social‑emotional development and a sense of belonging.
Safeguarding is a top priority with a safeguarding lead and team, a formal Safeguarding Policy, zero tolerance for discrimination, and online safety measures; staff are trained to protect students.
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.
