By Prudence Minayo
International schools in Kenya are associated with the rich. These have adopted the British Curriculum (IGCSE) system of education) in place of Kenyan 8-4-4 system.
However, with the growth of the middle class, a number of these international schools have cropped up in Eldoret.
While some still offer the 8-4-4 curriculum, their approach to teaching and learning is very different as they focus on individualized learning.
Below WoK compiled some of the top international schools in Eldoret:
1. New Vision International Academy
The school offers the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and Person ED Excel. This is an international, individualized education curriculum based on character building and Bible principles.
It is a private-owned mixed day primary school.
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2. Nova Pioneer
Nova Pioneer consists of a network of schools that first opened their doors in 2014 in South Africa before opening branches in Kenya the following year.
The Nova Pioneer Eldoret Campus only provides high school education. It is located on a vast piece of land right along the Eldoret-Nakuru highway close to the Moi University School of Law. The first Nova Pioneer in Eldoret was launched in 2019.
The school offers the 8-4-4 curriculum but incorporates unique and personalized learning programmes.
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3. Gulab Lochab Academy
This is one of the oldest international schools in Eldoret having opened its doors in 1994. It is located close to Eldoret town and offers a wide curriculum.
Apart from the usual subjects in the Kenyan curriculum, they also offer Gujarati, Punjabi, fine arts, Economics, Commerce, Accounting and Information and Communication Technology. They offer both primary and secondary examinations and have a team of highly qualified staff.
Their external exams are set by Edexcel (a London examination body), administered locally then marked by international examiners in London.
4. The Aga Khan Nursery School Eldoret
This is a pre-primary school located close to Uganda Road and a few kilometres from West Indies. It offers tuition programmes for children between the age of 2 to 6. The school traces its history back to the 1950s and provides learners with the 21st-century teaching and learning experience.
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In terms of curriculum, it follows the common plan of work for East Africa Aga Khan schools whose purpose is to provide holistic growth for learners.
5. Etham School
This is a Christian school that offers the Accelerated Christian Education Exam from pre-primary to high school. Their program caters for children aged between 3 years to 18 years.
Etham, which translates to Enduring in Hebrew, was opened in 2017. Their vision is to equip learners spiritually, physically and intellectually.
Their primary school curriculum consists of Mathematics, English Literature and Creative Writing, Science, Social Studies, Word Building and Bible reading.
