SABIS® International School – Runda and Woodcreek School are both in Nairobi, about 8 km apart. Both schools offer Bespoke, British, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels programmes. SABIS® International School – Runda also offers American and Advanced Placement (AP), and Woodcreek School also offers BTEC Qualification and EYFS. Published annual fees are KES 70,000 - 2,158,000 at SABIS® International School – Runda and KES 824,000 - 2,337,500 at Woodcreek School, which puts Woodcreek School roughly 42% higher. SABIS® International School – Runda takes pupils from 4 to 18, and Woodcreek School from 2 to 18. Woodcreek School is the larger school, with around 700 pupils to SABIS® International School – Runda's 210. Typical class sizes are 32 at SABIS® International School – Runda and 12 at Woodcreek School.
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SABIS® International School – Runda
Nairobi, Kenya
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Woodcreek School
Nairobi, Kenya
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Fees / year
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Fees / year KES 70,000 - 2,158,000 | Fees / year KES 824,000 - 2,337,500 |
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Age range
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Age range 4 - 18 years | Age range 2 - 18 years |
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Type
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Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding) | Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding) |
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Curriculum
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Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP) | Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Bespoke Curriculum |
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Pupils
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Pupils 210 | Pupils 700 |
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Typical class size
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Typical class size 32 | Typical class size 12 |
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Instruction language
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Instruction language English | Instruction language English |
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Opened
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Opened 2018 | Opened 2018 |
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Bus service
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Bus service No | Bus service No |
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Location
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Location Nairobi, Kenya. The postal address is P.O. Box 111-00627, Two Rivers, Nairobi, Kenya. The school is part of the SABIS Network. | Location Kiambu County, Kenya, along Kamiti Road. The campus is approximately 30 minutes from Nairobi CBD and about 40 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. |
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Stages
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Stages Kindergarten; Lower School (grades 2–4); Middle School; High School | Stages Kindergarten to High School |
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School type
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School type International school (SABIS Network) | School type Day and boarding school |
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Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix 30 nationalities represented; Kenyan is among them. | Pupil nationality mix Diverse international pupil body, with students from Kenya and around the world. |
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Additional learning support
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Additional learning support Learning support is provided through teacher‑led study groups, prefects and group leaders, peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on‑demand tutoring videos. Advisory classes are offered for Primary School (Grade 1–Grade 6) in the morning, with Grade 7 having weekly advisory sessions. | Additional learning support — |
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Country affiliation
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Country affiliation Kenya | Country affiliation Kenya |
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Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation — | Religious affiliation Christian |
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School day structure
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School day structure — | School day structure — |
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Bus service details
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Bus service details — | Bus service details School buses are provided. |
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Fee details
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Fee details Application / Registration Fee - One-time, non-refundable registration fee: KES 70,000. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term installments) - KG1 — Annual: KES 903,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 301,000; Term 2 KES 301,000; Term 3 KES 301,000. - KG2 — Annual: KES 903,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 301,000; Term 2 KES 301,000; Term 3 KES 301,000. - Grade 1 — Annual: KES 1,229,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 410,000; Term 2 KES 410,000; Term 3 KES 409,000. - Grade 2 — Annual: KES 1,229,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 410,000; Term 2 KES 410,000; Term 3 KES 409,000. - Grade 3 — Annual: KES 1,465,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 489,000; Term 2 KES 489,000; Term 3 KES 487,000. - Grade 4 — Annual: KES 1,465,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 489,000; Term 2 KES 489,000; Term 3 KES 487,000. - Grade 5 — Annual: KES 1,465,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 489,000; Term 2 KES 489,000; Term 3 KES 487,000. - Grade 6 — Annual: KES 1,465,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 489,000; Term 2 KES 489,000; Term 3 KES 487,000. - Grade 7 — Annual: KES 1,638,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 546,000; Term 2 KES 546,000; Term 3 KES 546,000. - Grade 8 — Annual: KES 1,638,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 546,000; Term 2 KES 546,000; Term 3 KES 546,000. - Grade 9 — Annual: KES 1,638,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 546,000; Term 2 KES 546,000; Term 3 KES 546,000. - Grade 10 — Annual: KES 1,953,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 651,000; Term 2 KES 651,000; Term 3 KES 651,000. - Grade 11 — Annual: KES 1,953,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 651,000; Term 2 KES 651,000; Term 3 KES 651,000. - Grade 12 — Annual: KES 2,158,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 720,000; Term 2 KES 720,000; Term 3 KES 718,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Installment timing: 1st installment due upon registration; 2nd installment due two weeks before the start of Term 2; 3rd installment due two weeks before the start of Term 3. Fees are collected in Kenyan Shillings. School fees include tuition, books, and a morning snack. Boarding fees (where applicable) - Boarding fee (listed in the fee schedule): KES 790,500. The boarding charge as shown includes meals, accommodation, and Friday transport. Other costs and optional fees - Transport (termly rates shown on the bus registration form): - Runda/Thindigua/Evergreen/Four Ways/Ridgeways areas — One-way termly KES 34,100; Round-trip termly KES 48,000 (approx. 1–5 km routes). - Westlands/Parklands/Garden Estate/Muthaiga/Rosslyn areas — One-way termly KES 47,200; Round-trip termly KES 67,300 (approx. 6–14 km routes). - The Hub Karen/Mombasa Road/Loresho/Lavington areas — One-way termly KES 67,300; Round-trip termly KES 96,000 (approx. 15+ km routes). - Hot lunch / meal subscription (registration present on the fee pack): Lunch-only option (term rate listed): KES 32,300 (subscription fees are non-refundable). - Uniform pricing (examples; prices include VAT): All Polo (short sleeve) KES 1,540; All Jacket KES 2,820; Summer PE T‑shirt KES 1,400; Trousers KES 2,950; Girls Dress KES 2,680; Hoodie KES 3,590. Final uniform cost depends on items and sizes selected. - Other incidental or subscription charges (for example, extracurricular activities or event-specific charges) may apply; specific subscription items (meals/transport) are noted as non-refundable where indicated. Sibling discounts - First sibling: full school fees. Second sibling: 5% discount on school fees only. Third sibling: 10% discount on school fees only. Fourth sibling and above: 20% discount on school fees only. Refund information - The one-time registration fee is non-refundable. Meal/ subscription fees are marked non-refundable. Other subscription fees (for example, cafeteria subscriptions) are explicitly non-refundable where stated. Fee payment options - Bank transfer / direct payment to the school account (Sidian Bank — account name: SABIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL RUNDA; account number: 01053050000260; branch: Two Rivers / Head Office details provided in payment instructions). Payment details for school-related subscriptions and event payments use this bank account. - M‑Pesa Paybill instructions are provided for some payments (Paybill number 111999 with the account number field used for the school account reference). - Other accepted payment channels have included cheque and direct bank payments for event and subscription payments (payment channel options such as cheque or M‑Pesa are shown in the school payment instructions). Notes - The figures above are the fee schedule reported for the academic year shown in the school fee pack. Where optional services (transport, boarding, meals, uniform) are selected, those charges are additional to the annual tuition amounts listed. | Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration / admission fee (day students, non-refundable): KES 20,000. - Registration / admission fee (boarders, non-refundable): KES 25,000. - Medical emergency cover (per year): KES 5,000. - Co-curricular & extra‑curricular fee (per term): KES 20,000. - Peripatetic music lessons (optional, per term): KES 20,000. - Caution / refundable deposits where shown (see refundable section below). Tuition fees — per term (amounts in KES) Early Years (early years class options and part‑time options shown separately): - Ruby (approx. 2–3 yrs): KES 131,500 per term. - Opal (approx. 3–4 yrs): KES 181,500 per term. - Diamond (approx. 4–5 yrs): KES 188,500 per term. - Pearl (mornings only, part‑time option): KES 27,000 per term. - Pearl (full‑day / full‑time): KES 36,500 per term (part‑time/full‑day entry also shown). Key Stage 1: - Year 1: KES 253,000 per term. - Year 2: KES 264,200 per term. Key Stage 2: - Year 3: KES 320,000 per term. - Year 4: KES 340,000 per term. - Year 5: KES 365,000 per term. - Year 6: KES 372,000 per term. Key Stage 3–5 (secondary / sixth form) — per term: - Year 7: KES 395,000 per term. - Year 8: KES 400,000 per term. - Year 9: KES 425,000 per term. - Year 10: KES 455,000 per term. - Year 11: KES 757,500 per term. - Year 12: KES 565,000 per term. - Year 13: KES 847,500 per term. Note: the fee schedule shows multiple columns for different student categories (day, weekly boarder, full boarder, international/IFY where applicable); amounts above follow the published per‑term fee entries for the standard categories shown. Boarding fees - Temporary boarding (per day, payable in advance): KES 10,000. - Weekly boarding — per term (by year group) examples shown in the schedule: Year 6 through Year 13 weekly‑boarding per‑term figures are published in the fee schedule (examples published include amounts such as KES 649,800; KES 655,000; KES 676,800; KES 730,400; KES 1,201,500; KES 870,300; KES 1,305,450 for different year groups/categories). - Full boarding — per term (by year group) examples published include amounts such as KES 1,309,950 (for specific categories shown). Transport (per term) - Zone 1: One‑way KES 30,290 / Two‑way (return) KES 37,900. - Zone 2: One‑way KES 41,800 / Two‑way KES 52,250. - Zone 3: One‑way KES 49,500 / Two‑way KES 61,900. - Zone 4: One‑way KES 64,900 / Two‑way KES 81,150. - Zone 5: One‑way KES 70,400 / Two‑way KES 88,000. Other compulsory / optional costs - ICDL (computer literacy) — published as a per‑year charge (example entries show KES 33,600 and KES 30,000 for different categories). - Co‑curricular & extra‑curricular per term: KES 20,000. - Peripatetic music lessons (optional, per term): KES 20,000. Refunds and refundable deposits - Registration / admission fees are explicitly shown as non‑refundable. - Caution money (deposit) is refundable; published caution amounts vary by section/age group (examples: Early Years / KS1 caution shown as KES 40,000; Key Stage 3–5 caution amounts published include KES 55,000, KES 60,000 and KES 90,000 for different year groups/categories). - Caution fee for the International Foundation Year (IFY) is refundable upon progression to a participating partner university (published example: KES 10,000). Billing schedule and payment terms - School fees are payable before commencement of each term. Students with outstanding fees will not be registered for external examinations. - Year 11 and Year 13: the annual tuition fee for these year groups (covering the three terms) is billed in two instalments and payable in September and January only. - Sibling discounts (applied to the younger child(ren)): 2nd child 5% off tuition; 3rd child 7.5% off tuition; 4th and subsequent children 10% off tuition. Fee payment options and account details - Bank transfer payments are accepted; the fee documents publish school account names and account numbers for ABSA Bank Kenya PLC (Muthaiga branch) and KCB Bank (Salama House branch). Published account entries include: "WOODCREEK SCHOOL LTD — AC NO: 2037887296 (ABSA)" and "WOODCREEK SCHOOLS LIMITED — AC NO: 1224506111 (KCB)". Use the school's posted contact numbers for payment queries: +254 743 299 810 / +254 741 670 716; email: info@woodcreekschool.sc.ke. Brief note on items not explicitly priced in the published fee schedules - The published fee schedule provides explicit amounts for tuition (per term), boarding categories, transport zones, co‑curricular charges, medical cover and certain per‑year charges (e.g., ICDL). A specific uniform price is not published in the fee schedule documents consulted; uniform costs are generally managed separately by the school and are not shown as a listed line item in the published fee PDFs. If you require a compact extraction of particular year groups, boarding category totals, or the transport zone that applies to a given address, use the account contact numbers above to confirm the zone/category that applies and for the exact account reference to use when paying. |
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Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements The school has dorms. | Boarding arrangements Day and boarding school. Boarding houses are separate for boys and girls and cater for Years 7–13; full-time boarding lives on campus seven days a week and weekly boarding lives on campus Monday through Friday with weekends off-campus. Facilities include designated common rooms, cafeteria, gaming room, laundromats, study rooms and gymnasium; residential mentors provide 24/7 supervision with pastoral care, dining service, school transport and on-site health support. |
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Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement The school has a uniform. Uniform items include polo shirts (short and long sleeve), a jacket, Summer PE wear (T‑shirt and shorts), a hoodie, trousers, shirts for boys and girls, a dress for girls, biker shorts, and a swim cap. A Uniform Selection Form is used during admissions. Uniform item descriptions and pricing are listed in the Uniforms AY2021-2022 document. | Uniform requirement — |
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Food options
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Food options The cafeteria offers hot lunch and morning snacks. Meal options include Lunch Only and Lunch plus Morning Snack, with an allergy management plan as indicated in the cafeteria documents. | Food options Meals are provided; lunch is included for boarders; fees include lunch. |
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House system
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Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership The school is part of the SABIS Network, founded in 2018. SABIS is a global education network with a presence in multiple countries. | Governance and ownership Woodcreek School Ltd is the entity behind Woodcreek School and the school is an equal opportunity employer. |
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Curriculum details
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Curriculum details The SABIS Educational System is a skillfully researched curriculum based on international standards that is implemented through the SABIS learning cycle, classroom technology, and continual student assessment, with progress monitored via the SABIS Digital Platform. The foundation for student success expands in breadth and depth as students progress from Kindergarten to graduation. Starting in Kindergarten and continuing through graduation, the curriculum covers a broad range of subjects and enables students to develop fluency in English, French, and Kiswahili. There is strong emphasis on English and mathematics, and on the sciences in secondary school where students prepare for external exams such as the British-based IGCSEs and the U.S.-based Advanced Placement (AP) program. Social studies, music, fine arts, physical education, psychology, business and economics, computer studies, and non-traditional subjects (robotics, 3D printing, web development) are integrated into the curriculum. A strong student-led component is embedded in the school day, and the SABIS Student Life Organization promotes participation in activities to develop leadership and life skills. The learning process includes frequent assessment and a 360° view of progress accessible to students, teachers, and parents via the SABIS Digital Platform. | Curriculum details Woodcreek School offers the British national curriculum for Kindergarten through High School. The curriculum is accredited by the Cambridge Assessment International Education and enables access to leading universities nationally and worldwide. It culminates in internationally recognized qualifications, including IGCSE and GCE (A-Level) and BTEC examinations. |
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
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Exam results The SABIS Runda program prepares students to sit external exams such as IGCSEs, SAT, TOEFL, ACT and Advanced Placement (AP) exams by Grade 12, with an A-level pathway available in Grade 13. In Grades 10–11, students have the option to sit for IGCSE exams. The High School Diploma is accredited by Accreditation International (AI) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), which means the diploma is recognized by colleges and universities in the U.S. and worldwide. SABIS graduates are accepted to universities around the world; a 2025 university acceptance list includes Curtin University, University of Sydney, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Arizona State University, Auburn University, Drexel University, Iowa State University, Penn State University, Rutgers University, The Citadel, University of Arizona, University of Connecticut, University of Kansas, University of Pittsburgh, INTO Manchester, and African Leadership Academy. | Exam results IGCSE pass rate A*-C: 82%; A-Level pass rate: 83%; BTEC pass rate: 100% (May–June 2025 examinations). |
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Higher education progression
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Higher education progression University counselling at SABIS Runda prepares students to meet admissions requirements of the world's most competitive universities in Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Germany, the Middle and Far East, and Australia, with Africa to be added. With the support of a dedicated and highly skilled team, students have access to universities of their choice and ability. Graduates have gained acceptances to universities across multiple continents, as evidenced by the 2025 University Acceptances list (including institutions such as Curtin University, University of Sydney, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Arizona State University, Auburn University, Drexel University, Iowa State University, Penn State University, Rutgers University, The Citadel, University of Arizona, University of Connecticut, University of Kansas, University of Pittsburgh, INTO Manchester, and African Leadership Academy). | Higher education progression The school prepares students for higher education at leading universities in Kenya and internationally. |
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
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Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning The school provides a positive and supportive environment focused on the health and wellbeing of every student, with high levels of personal care and attention from teachers and staff. Learning support is essential; progress is monitored and gaps are filled through teacher-led study groups and SABIS Student Life Organization programs. The SABIS Student Life Organization provides peer tutoring, Power Study Sessions, Academic Competitions, and On-Demand Tutoring Videos. Advisory classes support students through daily sessions in Primary (Grade 1–Grade 6) and weekly sessions for Grade 7, covering peer pressure, personal hygiene, health and exercise, conflict resolution, problem-solving, time management, IT safety, cultural understanding, and exam preparation techniques; university and career counseling is provided as students advance. Students work with teachers and administrators to monitor progress and close gaps, creating a collaborative learning community. | Social & emotional learning Guidance and counselling form an integral part of the student experience at Woodcreek School. The program supports emotional, social and personal development for students from Kindergarten to Key Stage 4, developed in collaboration with teachers, parents and the school administration. The School Counsellor runs group sessions on social skills, friendship, anger management and study/personal organisational skills, and offers individual counselling as needed. The approach integrates counselling with the curriculum to support holistic development and well-being. |
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN) Learning support addresses learning gaps and is offered through teacher-led study groups and Prefects & Group Leaders. The SABIS Student Life Organization provides Peer Tutoring, Power Study Sessions, Academic Competitions, and On-Demand Tutoring Videos. | Special educational needs (SEN) Woodcreek School delivers individualized learning tailored to meet each student's needs. The school emphasises an inclusive community and provides teaching designed to meet students' unique requirements. The learning approach is focused on personalising teaching to support progress for all learners. The information indicates a commitment to personalised support to help students achieve their potential. |
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English as an additional language
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English as an additional language — | English as an additional language Woodcreek School provides English language support through the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY). Students study English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and the EAPPU module as part of the IFY, with English language pathways. Students who complete EAPPU are exempt from IELTS and similar English proficiency tests. The IFY offers pathways to over 50 NCUK partner universities worldwide. |
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Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through a positive, caring school environment with proactive student–adult relationships. Advisory classes address wellbeing-related topics, including peer pressure, personal hygiene, health and exercise, conflict resolution, problem-solving, organization, IT safety, and cultural understanding, with guidance as students mature on university applications and career planning. | Mental wellbeing Woodcreek has a Health and Wellness centre on campus providing medical care through the school nurse, who supports primary care and coordinates medical appointments. The counselling department offers confidential individual and group sessions, and a pastoral care team provides emotional support. Boarding houses are staffed with residential mentors trained in first aid, and regular safety drills are conducted. The school promotes wellbeing with nutritious dining options and a no-alcohol/no-drug policy on campus. |
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding — | Safeguarding Pastoral care is a central element of life at Woodcreek School, with student wellbeing at the forefront and all staff sharing responsibility for care. The pastoral care programme is integrated throughout teaching, learning and the school structure, with teachers assigned to student groups to monitor progress and provide support. Woodcreek collaborates with educational psychologists, government agencies, parents, medical experts and community partners to develop talks, screenings and intervention programmes. The aim is to create a safe, secure and well-structured environment where students feel valued and supported. |
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities overview
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Facilities overview The campus sits on a 20-acre site with modern sports fields and an all-season running track. A semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool, a large sports hall, and outdoor tennis courts are on site. Kindergarten has its own building with colorful hallways, an indoor heated swimming pool, a large playground, and a car track. Grades 1–9 classrooms are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards, and there are dedicated spaces for art and music, including an art room and two music rooms with instrumental and vocal facilities. The Science Department includes biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories and a computer science room; the ITL Hall houses 64 computers for regular assessment and revision. The library offers books in English, French, and Kiswahili and provides internet access, while the campus also features a bright cafeteria, a nurse's area, and a boarding hall that can house up to 70 students (opened in 2019–2020). | Facilities overview The school has a campus in Kiambu County along Kamiti Road. The school has a Music Room and a Science Laboratory. The school has an Art Room and Libraries. The school has Playing Fields, a Basketball Court, a Tennis Court, and a Swimming Pool. The school has a Counselling Room and a Fully Equipped Kitchen. |
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Sports facilities
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Sports facilities The sports hall is large and can be subdivided for different class activities. There is a full-sized indoor basketball court with an electronic scoreboard for official matches. The hall is also equipped for badminton, gymnastics, football, and volleyball. Outdoor facilities include a modern running track and track and field areas. A semi-Olympic-size swimming pool is on site, with adjacent outdoor tennis courts for PE and practice. | Sports facilities Woodcreek School has Playing Fields for outdoor sports. It has a Basketball Court for ball games. It has a Tennis Court for tennis and PE. It has a Swimming Pool for aquatic activities. |
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Academic facilities
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Academic facilities Main classrooms for grades 1–9 are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards. There is an art room and two music rooms—one for instrumental music and one for vocal music—plus practice rooms for lessons and choirs. The Science Department includes biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories and a computer science room. An ITL Hall with 64 computers supports regular assessments and revision. The library offers books in English, French, and Kiswahili and provides internet research resources. | Academic facilities Woodcreek School has a Science Laboratory for practical science work. It has Libraries to support research and study. It has an Art Room for visual arts and creative projects. It has a Music Room for music education and practice. It has a Fully Equipped Kitchen for home economics and culinary activities. The curriculum is the British National Curriculum, accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education, enabling access to IGCSE, GCE A-Level, and BTEC examinations. |
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Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities There are around 15 different activities per week, including arts and crafts, dance, ballet, chess, choir, debating, drama, film, IT, drumming, and science. Sports clubs include badminton, basketball, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field/cross country, and volleyball. Clubs and activities also include Taekwondo, inline skating, swimming academy, ballet and contemporary dance, STEMTRIX LEGO engineering, Tennis, Music Academy, Barcelona Football Academy. Other clubs include French Club, German Club, Arts and Crafts, Music Club, Drama/Public Speaking, Indoor Games, and more. | Extra curricular facilities The school offers a broad range of clubs. Clubs include Chess and Skating. Photography, Beadwork, and Monkeynastix are offered for creative and physical development. Taekwondo, Ballet, and Debate provide fitness and rhetorical skills. Culinary Club, Young Engineers, Dance, Environmental, Scouting, and Music round out the program. |
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History
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History Founded in 2018, SABIS® Runda is a member of the global SABIS® Network. The school uses an international curriculum built on standards from both the American and British educational systems. The SABIS® Educational System is implemented through the SABIS® Learning Cycle, with technology in the classroom and continual student assessment via the SABIS® Digital Platform. The curriculum enables fluency in English, French, and Kiswahili and prepares students for American exams such as SAT and AP and British exams such as IGCSE and A‑Levels. The SABIS® Student Life Organization supports student leadership and life‑skills development outside the classroom. | History Founded in 2018 by Peter Karoki, who became a shareholder, Woodcreek School began with 15 students in its first term and had fewer than 50 students by the end of the first academic year. The founder explains that he started the school after being invited to join as a shareholder and pursuing an international curriculum vision, resulting in Woodcreek School's birth. The campus is located in Kiambu County along Kamiti Road. The five-year milestone is documented in the 5th Anniversary Newsletter (2018–2023) and reflects the school's growth and plans for expansion. |
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Community
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Community An international community exists for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school organizes a wide range of events throughout the year via the SABIS® Student Life Organization to foster community and friendships, including SLO Recruitment, Character Day, International Day, Inter-school Sports Events, Spelling Bee, Science Fair, Talent Show, Fashion Show, Cultural Day, Family Fun Day, and End-of-Year Celebrations/SLO Awards. The curriculum and activities emphasize student life and social development as part of daily learning. These activities help students develop leadership, teamwork, and cross-cultural understanding within the Runda community. | Community Woodcreek School's campus sits in Kiambu County on a 30-acre site, approximately 30 minutes from Nairobi CBD and 40 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and features classrooms, laboratories, music rooms, a library, sports facilities and a swimming pool. The surrounding local community offers museums, art galleries, theatres, shopping malls, hospitals, churches and parks, and students engage in service projects and internships to promote civic engagement. |
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Parent teacher association
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Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual The school offers Academic Support Programs, including peer tutoring, academic competitions, study groups, and shadow teaching. These programs build students' confidence in learning and develop their academic skills. The SABIS Student Life Organization integrates many academic activities into the weekly schedule to support student learning. | Academic & intellectual The school teaches the British National Curriculum, accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education, from Kindergarten to High School. The curriculum enables students to sit for IGCSE, GCE (A-Level), and BTEC examinations. The school prepares students for leading universities nationally and worldwide. |
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Arts & creative
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Arts & creative The Music Academy provides voice lessons and instruction on instruments such as violin, drums, piano, guitar, cello, and saxophone. Choir training is available for Grade 2 and above. The Arts and Crafts Club runs during SLO periods, and there is a Drama and Public Speaking Club. Dance is offered through a Contemporary Dance Club and a Ballet Club run by Royal Academy of Dance. Students showcase their talents at school events. | Arts & creative The school offers arts-related clubs including Photography, Beadwork, Ballet, Dance, and Music. The school provides dedicated facilities such as an Art Room and a Music Room to support these activities. The school fosters creativity and personal expression through these clubs. |
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Cultural & language
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Cultural & language The school has French Club and German Club. It celebrates multiculturalism through International Day and other initiatives. The school community includes about 30 nationalities. Exposure to diverse cultures develops intercultural sensitivity and collaboration. | Cultural & language The school accommodates all cultures and religions from Kenya and around the world. The school provides a culturally diverse learning environment. |
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Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies The school offers about 15 weekly activities, including arts and crafts, dance, ballet, chess, choir, debating, drama, film, IT, drumming, and science. Sports include badminton, basketball, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Additional clubs include Taekwondo, inline skating, swimming academy, and more. Students learn new skills, challenge themselves, and have fun. | Social & hobbies The school offers a broad range of clubs and activities, including Chess, Skating, Debate, Culinary Club, Young Engineers, Photography, Beadwork, Monkeynastix, Taekwondo, Ballet, Dance, Environmental, Scouting, and Music. |
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Community & service
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Community & service The SABIS Student Life Organization runs Giving Back Initiatives, including Earth Day and Environment Week, tree planting at Kereita Forest, and fundraisers for local charities. Students have supported Mogra Children's Home and participated in campaigns to help others. | Community & service — |
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Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional The SLO is a student-led mini-society at the heart of SABIS Runda and is integrated into the schedule via a weekly SLO period. Students organize academic and social events, host games and challenges, plan athletic activities, contribute to the Yearbook, start clubs, and raise awareness on important subjects. The program helps students develop leadership, problem-solving, sociability, critical thinking, organization, resilience, independence, empathy, communication, collaboration, teamwork, and accountability. | Leadership & professional The school empowers students with leadership and professional skills to act as tomorrow's leaders and guardians of society. |
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and wellness are a core part of life at SABIS Runda. The Sports and Health Department runs staff-vs-student matches, intramural sports, and Sports & Health Day, promoting healthy lifestyles. Campaigns also promote a healthy lifestyle among students and staff. | Lifestyle & wellbeing The school provides sports and wellness facilities including playing fields, a swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, and a Counselling Room. The school supports holistic growth through these facilities and the broad extracurricular program. |
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Language provision
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Language provision English, French, and Kiswahili are taught. Starting in Kindergarten and continuing through graduation, the curriculum covers these languages. A strong emphasis is placed on English and math, with preparation for external examinations such as SAT and AP (American) and IGCSE and A-Levels (British). | Language provision Mandarin, English and Kiswahili are taught. |
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Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching The school develops fluency in English, French, and Kiswahili. | Bilingual teaching — |
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Admissions
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Admissions 1. To initiate the admission process, submit the following documents to the registrar: Application for Admission Form; Student Medical Form and Vaccination Report; Copy of Birth Certificate and Passport; Copy of School Reports from the Previous School Year. After submission, placement testing for the grade level is organized. A final admission decision cannot be made without these documents. 2. If acceptance is granted, the parents complete additional forms: SABIS Digital Platform (SDP) Form; Guarantee Form; Pick-Up/Drop-Off Authorization Form; Uniform Selection Form; Transport Request Form (if required); Meals Request Form (if required). A Clearance Letter from the previous school is required if applicable. Nationality matters: non-Kenyan nationals receive assistance with the documentation required to apply for an annually renewable Pupil's Pass under Kenyan Immigration Law; Dependent's Passes are no longer exempt unless at least one parent has diplomatic status. 3. Admission decisions are made after careful evaluation of candidates, including the results of diagnostic testing and previous school records. Additional criteria include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the ability of SABIS® Runda to accommodate the candidate's needs. 4. Families are encouraged to visit SABIS® Runda for a school tour and to talk with admission staff. Appointments can be made by contacting the school administration. 5. There is no application deadline, but admission decisions are based on spaces available throughout the school year. Applications are accepted, but offers are granted based on space available. There is no joining fee on the first occasion of going through the admission process. 6. Once accepted and the required fees are paid, a place for the student is reserved. This reserves the seat for the upcoming term and completes enrollment steps. | Admissions The admissions team will answer your questions and arrange a campus viewing. If you decide to apply for enrollment, you will receive the necessary application forms. Step Two: After questions are answered and a campus visit has taken place, you may apply for enrollment by receiving the application forms. Complete the forms and return them with the application fee. The school will review the submission and guide you on the next steps. Step Three: The completed application is reviewed once the application fee is paid in full. The school assesses the submission for a place based on available capacity and program requirements. The final decision is communicated after the enrollment process is completed. Step Four: Woodcreek School is non-selective and offers opportunities for all. Enrollment is not denied based on previous academic achievement. If a child has Special Education Needs, the school may work with parents to develop an Individual Education Plan, and any additional support beyond standard provision may incur extra costs. The school reserves the right to deny access if needs exceed teaching capacity. Step Five: Applications are accepted throughout the year and students may join at any time. For Year 6 entries mid-year, prior learning will be assessed to determine fit. The school will communicate whether it can meet the student's learning needs and confirm placement. Step Six: Year level placement follows the child's age in most cases. Placement is normally age-appropriate, but the school may consider entering a child into a different year level in special circumstances. Parents should alert the school at application if they wish a different level from the one ordinarily expected. |
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