NEW LIST: UPDATE 2009 - TOP 10 SECONDARY SCHOOLS in Kenya

1. Rift Valley Academy

• RVA is a Christian boarding school located in central Kenya. The academy, a branch of Africa Inland Mission International, exists to provide a quality education in a nurturing environment for the children of missionaries serving in Africa. With over 100 years of rich history, RVA has played an instrumental role in the lives of countless MKs (missionary kids). The current student body of about 450 includes more than 20 different nationalities. The families these students represent serve with 80 mission organizations in over 20 African countries.

2. International School of Kenya

• Located on the outskirts of Nairobi, the International School of Kenya is a coeducational day school encompassing grades pre-kindergarten through 13 and offering both the North American High School Diploma as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma to its graduates.
• At its picturesque 25-hectare campus established in 1976, ISK provides a well-rounded education to approximately 650 students who represent 60 nationalities.

3. Brae Burn School

• Braeburn High School is a co-educational International Secondary School following the British National Curriculum. Students are prepared for the University of Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (IGCSE). The School enjoys a wide racial mix, and has recently moved to its present site so all the buildings and facilities are brand new and in pristine condition.
• Braeburn High is a day school with an extensive school transport system. The School has a warm, friendly and caring atmosphere with high standards of discipline, providing an environment conducive to good learning. Our aim is to allow all students to fulfill their academic potential, while at the same time developing social skills and graces to enable them to meet the challenges of society.

4. Hillcrest Secondary School

• Occupy grounds of over 50 acres, including a seven-acre property adjacent to the school that is home to our boarding community known as Toad Hall. The international nature of the school is one of Hillcrest’s main assets, and today our students represent over 55 countries from around the world. Evolving from a small primary school in Nairobi to a vibrant and successful international community that offers quality British education to students of all ages, nationalities and religions, the Hillcrest reputation evokes pride and respect. The positive nature of the working environment is demonstrated by low staff turnover and an impressive 98% student completion rate. The school has only had four previous headteachers.

5. Brook-House Secondary School

• Brookhouse is a co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 3-19, offering an adapted form of the British National Curriculum to Kenyan and international students. The school strives to develop each student’s intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth to their full potential.

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6. St. Andrew’s Senior School

• was opened in 1988 as a result of demand for boarding education for 13-16 year old boys and girls. The school is now very well established with over 170 students.
• The Senior School has a strong academic tradition and students are taught to work hard and independently. We ensure that each of our students gains the very most of these vital school years. Our staff is well qualified to bring out the best in all our students. In addition to guiding them through to IGCSEs, students receive tuition in music, drama, art and a wide range of sporting and recreational activities.
• GCSEs are an excellent preparation for ‘A’ Levels and the International Baccalaureate and students from St. Andrew’s School thrive both academically and socially as they progress to schools, whether in the UK or elsewhere.

7. Nairobi Academy

• is a combined Preparatory and Secondary Boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 – 18, situated on a 20+ acre site, with spacious playing fields, on the south-west of Nairobi, Kenya, on Langata Road between Karen and the Bomas of Kenya.
• We follow the English National Curriculum and offer Cambridge Board IGCSE and A-Level examinations, leading to international university entrance. Our exam results are consistently among the best in Kenya. In addition we offer a full games and activities programme. Good discipline, specialist teaching starting at age 7, and small classes are factors contributing to our educational success.

8. Rosslyn Academy

• a private Christian school founded in 1967, is an international, coed, day school with a North American curriculum for grades K-12. Approximately 44% of the 488 students are American, and more than 32 nationalities are represented in the school. Situated within a kilometre of the United States Embassy and the East Africa United Nations headquarters, Rosslyn Academy sits on 40 acres of former coffee plantation in a residential area on the outskirts of Nairobi. Rosslyn provides a beautiful and calm refuge from the bustle of the capital city. In the center of the campus the original plantation house serves as the administration building. Although the elementary, middle and high schools are located on the same campus, each school has its own principal, facilities and culture.

9. Greensteds School

• Greensteds is a happy, thriving, buzzing community of young men and women who learn to appreciate the values of hard work, commitment and making the most of each opportunity presented to them. We would like each person to realise his/her full potential by the time they finish their Sixth Form years with us so they are confident, assured young people ready to embark on university or a working life.
• We are proud of our achievements yet, we are constantly looking to move forward; to modify how we operate whilst retaining our reputation as a leading British Curriculum School in Kenya. Our Year 13 leavers will soon be attending universities, undergoing graduate courses in a range of subjects all over the world and once qualified we hope they will return to become leaders in whichever field they have chosen to study.

10. Aga Khan High School, Mombasa

• is a private co-educational, multicultural day secondary school. The school, situated on Vanga Road, next to the Aga Khan Hospital, has provided an excellent education since its founding.
• The School is a not-for-profit independent school registered with the Ministry of Education, Kenya. The school is home to approximately 640 students and 40 staff.
• The School works hard to maintain high standards of quality education while involving students in complementary sporting and cultural activities and community life. In recent years the school has consistently improved in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. The 2006 KCSE results showed dramatic improvements with the Aga Khan High School, Mombasa earning the position of 20th best school in Kenya. It also ranked sixth in the National Private School Ranking.
• In addition to excelling in Academics, several students have won prestigious awards in the areas of dramatic arts, science and swimming.

11. St. Austin’s Academy

• Every year, the majority of our A level students end up going to universities around the world. Some of the most popular destinations have been local and overseas universities such as USIU, Nairobi University, Yale University, Oxford University and Sheffield University amongst others. There has also been a trend of our best students ending up with scholarships from some of the most prestigious universities.
• We have an International student body here with students represented from over 42 different countries from around the world. Our greatest strength is derived from the fact that these students through their acts and deeds personify peace and harmony and truly make us a global village.

12. Aga Khan High School, Nairobi

• is a private co-educational, multicultural day secondary school. The school is situated in Westlands, along Waiyaki Way, just seven kilometers from Nairobi’s city centre.
• The Aga Khan High School, Nairobi is a not-for-profit independent school registered with the Ministry of Education, Kenya. The school is home to approximately 345 students and 28 teaching faculty.
• Offering strong academic teaching on a campus with extracurricular facilities that are the envy of many schools, the Aga Khan High School, Nairobi strives to impart an education that will enable students to become well-placed members of Kenyan society, who will shape Kenya for generations to come.

13. Coast Academy

• Coast Academy was the pioneer school that introduced and followed the British Education Curriculum way back in 1970.
• Every year the Academy boasts of extremely impressive results at A and O levels. It is a fact that 95% to 97% of our A level students join prestigious and world-renowned universities around the world. The popular educational destinations have been the UK, U.S.A, Australia, Canada and India.
• The trend has always been our best students securing full or partial scholarships from universities.
• We have an International and multi-racial student body here. Our greatest strength is derived from the fact that these students through their acts and deeds personify peace and harmony and truly make us a global village.

14. Mombasa Academy

• The Mombasa Academy is a private school situated in Nyali, a lush suburb of Mombasa on the mainland north of Mombasa Island.
• The school has been established for over 20 years and its pupils, ranging from three to eighteen years old, come from a diverse range of cultures.

15. Greenacres School

16. Molo Academy

17. Acacia Academy

18. Rusinga School

• is a Christian day School offering the British National Curriculum.  We have a strong commitment to academic excellence and a high level of discipline.  Children are accepted from the age of two and are able to progress through our Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary sections, culminating in the opportunity to sit IGCSE (formerly ‘O’ level) and GCE (A level) examinations.

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