The Nairobi Academy and Woodcreek School are both in Nairobi, about 24 km apart. Both schools offer British, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and BTEC Qualification programmes. The Nairobi Academy also offers Cambridge (Secondary) and IB, and Woodcreek School also offers EYFS and Bespoke. Published annual fees are KES 428,500 - 1,494,500 at The Nairobi Academy and KES 824,000 - 2,337,500 at Woodcreek School, which puts Woodcreek School roughly 64% higher. Both take pupils from 2 to 18. Typical class sizes are 15 at The Nairobi Academy and 12 at Woodcreek School.
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification, IB (DP)
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
700
Typical class size
Typical class size
15
Typical class size
12
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1976
Opened
2018
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Langata Road, Next to Mamba Village, Nairobi. P.O. Box 24817-00502 Karen, Nairobi Kenya. The Nairobi Academy Kindergarten (Kenwood Nairobi Academy) is on General Mathenge Drive, Westlands.
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.
Stages
Stages
Early Years (Kenwood Nairobi Academy Kindergarten; Nairobi Academy Pre-preparatory School), Preparatory, Secondary.
Stages
Kindergarten to High School
School type
School type
Private day and boarding school.
School type
Day and boarding school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
Diverse international pupil body, with students from Kenya and around the world.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Pastoral care and wellbeing, including guidance and counselling, PSHE, Careers Education and Guidance, co-curricular engagements, talent and competencies development, leadership and student voice. Safeguarding is a core commitment.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Kenya
Country affiliation
Kenya
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Christian
School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
We have a fleet of buses and vans to transport students from home to school and back. Transport is not compulsory. Routes include Karen – Hardy; Rongai; Ngong; South B – NHC – Bomas; Dam – Phenom – Game Park; South B – Mombasa Road; Adams – Kilimani – Ngumo – Madaraka; SSD – Lavington; Lang'ata; Kileleshwa; UNEP – Highridge – Ngara; Rongai – Twala; South C.
Bus service details
School buses are provided.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application & Registration Fees - Registration fee (one-off, non‑refundable): KES 15,000. - Testing/assessment fee (applicants): KES 5,000.
Pre‑Preparatory (PP1 – PP4 / Reception / Year 1) — Tuition (termly) - PP1 (age 2–3) Playgroup: KES 115,000 (termly). Lunches and afternoon school are exclusive for PP1. - PP2 (age 3–4) Nursery: KES 145,000 (termly). Lunches and afternoon school are exclusive for PP2. - PP3 (age 4–5) Reception: KES 160,000 (termly). Lunches are inclusive. - PP4 / Year 1 (age 5–6): KES 195,000 (termly). Lunches are inclusive.
Miscellaneous charges for Pre‑Preparatory: - Ambulance & insurance services: KES 1,000. - Parents' Teachers' Association levy: KES 500. - Afternoon school: KES 12,000. - Lunch (where charged): KES 16,000 (pre‑prep). Occasional lunches per meal: KES 500. - School magazine (annual): KES 2,000.
Preparatory School (Year 2 – Year 7) — Tuition (termly) - Year 2 (age 6–7): KES 225,000 (termly). - Year 3 (age 7–8): KES 270,000 (termly). - Year 4 (age 8–9): KES 285,000 (termly). - Year 5 (age 9–10): KES 340,000 (termly). - Year 6 (age 10–11): KES 350,000 (termly). - Year 7 (age 11–12): KES 370,000 (termly).
Miscellaneous charges for Preparatory: - Ambulance & insurance services: KES 1,000. - Parents' Teachers' Association levy: KES 500. - Lunch (compulsory for Years 2–7): KES 38,500 (per term). - Internet charges (compulsory Years 2–7): KES 4,500 (per term). - Bus transport: charged according to the school's zonal plan (amount varies by zone). - Caution fee (refundable on leaving): KES 40,000. - School magazine (annual): KES 2,000.
Secondary School (Year 8 – Year 13, plus BTEC/IB) - Year 8 (age 12–13): KES 375,000 (termly). - Year 9 (age 13–14): KES 392,000 (termly). - Year 10 (age 14–15): KES 410,000 (termly). - Year 11 (age 15–16): KES 1,230,000 (per annum). - Year 12 (age 16–17): KES 1,306,500 (per annum). - Year 13 (age 17–18): KES 1,306,500 (per annum). - BTEC programme (per annum): KES 1,085,400. - IB Diploma programme (per annum): KES 1,354,500.
Secondary miscellaneous and extras: - Internet charges (compulsory Years 8–13): KES 6,000 (per academic year or as charged). - Lunch (compulsory for Years 8–13): KES 42,500 (per term). - Student lockers: KES 1,000 (per term). - Annual assessment fee for BTEC students: KES 87,000. - Caution fee (refundable on leaving): KES 50,000. - School magazine (annual): KES 2,000. - Ambulance & insurance services: KES 1,000.
Boarding fees and boarder charges - Full boarding fee (termly): KES 203,500. - Medical cover for full boarders (per annum): KES 52,000. - Weekly boarding (Monday–Friday): KES 25,000 (termly unless otherwise stated). - Weekend boarding (two days): KES 10,000 (termly unless otherwise stated). - Caution money (refundable on leaving) for boarders/local students: KES 27,000. - Caution money (refundable on leaving) for foreign students: KES 100,000. - Entertainment imprest for boarders (accountable): KES 6,500.
Discounts and inclusions - Tuition fees are stated as inclusive of books and stationery where specified. - Family discount on tuition fees only: 5% on the second child; 15% on the third and subsequent siblings.
Refunds & non‑refundable items - Registration fee: one‑off, non‑refundable. - Testing fee: charged on application (KES 5,000). The document lists this fee without refund. - Caution fees / caution money: shown as refundable on leaving (amounts vary by section and by local/foreign status as above).
Billing schedule & payment terms (as stated in the fee schedule) - Many tuition figures are presented on a termly basis; certain senior years and programme fees (Years 11–13, BTEC, IB) are shown as per annum. Early‑payment discounts may be applied and are determined on a termly basis. Transport is charged according to the school's zonal plan. Family discounts apply to tuition only.
Other costs commonly noted - Bus transport: charged according to four zones (amount varies by route/zone). - Lockers, magazines, occasional lunches and afternoon school charges as itemized above. - Uniform costs are not itemized in the published fee schedule.
Fee payment options - The published 2025/26 fee schedule lists fees, termly/per‑annum presentation and a statement that early‑payment discounts and family discounts apply, but it does not specify detailed payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, M‑Pesa, paybill, etc.) or explicit billing dates in the fee document itself. Contact the school's admissions or finance office for the accepted payment channels and exact due dates.
Summary of coverage in this fee schedule: the document provides complete termly tuition figures for Pre‑Preparatory and Preparatory years, termly amounts for Years 8–10 and per‑annum figures for Years 11–13 and for the BTEC/IB programmes, plus boarding tariffs, listed miscellaneous charges, family discount rules, and which items are refundable or non‑refundable. Specific payment channels and a full billing calendar are not specified in the published fee schedule.
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.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
The Nairobi Academy has Bentley Hall Boarding House for male and female boarders. Each boarding house is self-contained with three bedrooms and at least one bathroom (most have two). Students may choose roommates within their key stage for support, and lounges are equipped with DSTV and Wi‑Fi for study and recreation. The Bentley Hall boarding is located in Karen and within the school compound, offering convenient and safe access between the school and boarding facilities.
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.
Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
On PE or squash days, students wear PE kit. On other days, students wear full school uniform. On swimming days, students wear full school uniform and carry their swim kit; swim costumes are available for sale on sports day. No bikinis are allowed.
Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
The catering team prepares meals daily for students and staff following a pre-communicated menu. The menu varies by day and by week.
Food options
Meals are provided; lunch is included for boarders; fees include lunch.
House system
House system
The Nairobi Academy uses a four-house system led by House Captains and Vice Captains from Year 6 and Year 5 respectively.
House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
Woodcreek School Ltd is the entity behind Woodcreek School and the school is an equal opportunity employer.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Curriculum at a glance: Nairobi Academy offers a multi-path secondary curriculum. KS3 IGCSE (ages 12-13) forms the basis of learning, with Year 9 students choosing IGCSE options. KS4 IGCSE (ages 14-16) provides a broad range of subjects with five compulsory subjects: English, Mathematics, two or three Sciences, and History or Geography, plus four or five other subjects including a modern language and a humanities subject. A Level (ages 16-18) comprises the GCE A Level programme and Pearson BTEC, with three A Level subjects chosen from seven options, and enrichment including guidance on university applications. The Nairobi Academy is authorized for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and is pursuing authorization for the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Career-related Programme (CP). Extra-curricular activities include a variety of clubs and societies to complement academic learning.
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.
Higher Education and Careers: The Careers Counselling Department uses a framework that focuses students on recognizing and creating opportunities to make informed career choices by defining their career goals in an annual Career Action Plan. The Careers' Action Plan is based on the Key Stages, with the Careers' Head working closely with Year Group Coordinators and Form Tutors to provide support. Key Stage 3 (Year 8 and 9) introduces career activities and resources to help students choose IGCSE options in Year 9. Key Stage 4 (Year 10 and 11) centers on refining the career action plan with experiences such as Work Experience. Key Stage 5 (Year 12 and 13) offers exposure to Career and University Fairs, training on Personal Statements, Personal Branding, and other competencies to prepare for tertiary education and the world of work.
Higher education progression
The school prepares students for higher education at leading universities in Kenya and internationally.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
The Nairobi Academy provides wellbeing, positive behaviour management, PSHE, Careers Education and Guidance, co-curricular engagements, talent and competencies development, vibrant sportsmanship, leadership and student voice, community service learning, international mindedness, structured mentorship, alumni and guest speaker series, and power mornings. Every member of staff understands their primary duty is to ensure learners feel safe, happy and have a sense of community. The Pastoral Department organises regular Parents' Talks and Seminars addressing pertinent and emerging issues affecting learners. Pastoral care is organised through three Key Stages: Key Stage 3 (Years 8–9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) and Key Stage 5 (Years 12–13).
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.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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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.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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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.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through wellbeing initiatives within pastoral care, PSHE, Careers Education and Guidance, and structured mentorship. Staff receive regular briefings and training on how to support children as they navigate school life in a multicultural environment. The approach emphasizes helping learners stay healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged, with leadership and student voice opportunities contributing to wellbeing. The school also offers regular Parents' Talks and Seminars addressing learner welfare and development.
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.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Child Protection and safeguarding are central to The Nairobi Academy. All staff understand their duty to ensure learners feel safe, happy and part of a caring community. Regular staff briefings and training are provided on how to support children as they navigate school life in a diverse environment. The Pastoral Care organizes Parents' Talks and Seminars addressing pertinent safeguarding issues affecting learners.
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.
Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
The school has modern classes with supporting technology to provide a modern learning environment. Each class has a projector for projecting lessons and learning materials. The school has a gym, a PE room, an Art room, a video theatre, and dedicated science laboratories for each science subject. The school also has two ICT rooms for ICT practicals and an extra ICT room for research, and a well-equipped library.
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.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
The school has extensive fields and a 25-metre swimming pool. The major sports for boys are cricket, hockey, rugby, and soccer, while girls participate in rounders, hockey, and netball. Other sports on offer include athletics, cross country, basketball, squash, badminton, tennis, biking, gymnastics, and swimming.
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.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities
The school has modern classes with supporting technology and projectors. There is a dedicated laboratory for each science subject for research and experiments. The school has two ICT rooms for ICT practicals and an extra ICT room for research. The library is well equipped and spacious.
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.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
The school offers extra-curricular activities including Art, Sport, Music, and the Performing arts, with Friday activities compulsory. Activities have included Scouting, Synchronised swimming, Knitting, Science clubs, Junk art, Glass painting, Squash, and Band practice. Music education includes instrument lessons (drums, violin, piano, recorder) and ensembles/bands. The Nairobi Academy Interschools Verse Speaking competition provides opportunities to perform.
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.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
The Nairobi Academy was founded by Mr Frank Bentley in 1976. It is a coeducational school serving children aged 2–19. It is a private school following the British Curriculum and Cambridge Assessment International Education, preparing students for the IGCSE and A Level examinations, as well as the BTEC and IB Diploma Programme. We admit students from Year 8 at the age of 11+ and also cater for KCSE students who wish to pursue GCE A-Level, BTEC and IBDP.
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.
Community
Community
The Nairobi Academy's school community is described as Balanced, Noble, Leaders, Engaging, Thinkers, Enquirers, and Dynamic. The school emphasizes establishing a love of learning and the whole-child approach as part of its philosophy and ethos. The school hosts events such as the Annual Science Fair (March 2026), Family Fun Day (Friday, March 13, 2026), and Year 7 & 8 Special Barbecue. Clubs and Societies include offerings such as a 3D Printing Club, reflecting a broad range of student activities.
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.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
The Nairobi Academy offers debate and chess as part of the extracurricular program, along with a science and innovation club. Model United Nations (MUN) and a Debating Club foster research, argumentation and public speaking. Coding Club, Robotics, Drama Club and Film/Photography Club also support inquiry, creativity and problem solving. Students are encouraged to participate in at least two activities each term.
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.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
Music Club, Drama Club, and Film/Photography Club are offered as arts and creative activities. There is an Art room and a video theatre to support arts projects.
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.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
Model United Nations (MUN) and Debating Club promote cross-cultural communication. International trips expose students to diverse cultures across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. The Guest Speaker Series features professionals from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional fields such as acting, social media influencing, art, music, dancing, drawing, farming and sculpting.
Cultural & language
The school accommodates all cultures and religions from Kenya and around the world. The school provides a culturally diverse learning environment.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Games and sports are offered as part of the curriculum through PE/Games lessons and the extracurricular program, with a range including football, rugby, netball, basketball, squash, lawn tennis, rounders and table tennis; there is an equipped gym for supervised fitness training. Clubs include Model United Nations (MUN), Debating Club, Environmental Club, Music Club, Coding Club, Robotics, Drama Club and Film/Photography Club. Student-led clubs, such as First Aid Club, are encouraged to form and lead activities.
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.
Community & service
Community & service
Year 12 and 13 students spearhead community service experiences and projects, raising funds to support charity work and scholarship funds for needy students within the neighbourhood. Community service is integrated with learning and student leadership opportunities; the school supports these initiatives.
Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
Prefects and the Students' Council provide student leadership, with elections conducted by electronic voting. The Alumni Association maintains close links with former students to offer talks, motivation and guidance. The Guest Speaker Series brings prominent professionals to speak on career paths and life choices. The Careers guidance and counselling department supports work experience opportunities, university applications and scholarship processes.
Leadership & professional
The school empowers students with leadership and professional skills to act as tomorrow's leaders and guardians of society.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Games and sports are offered as part of the curriculum and extracurricular program, with an equipped gym for supervised fitness training. Psychosocial support and counselling help students balance academics and wellbeing. Booster sessions run after school from Tuesday to Friday to provide targeted academic support. Power Morning Sessions address gender-related issues in an informal setting, and PASS data track students' attitudes to self and school to inform interventions.
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.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
Mandarin, English and Kiswahili are taught.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. All admissions to the School are processed through a senior member of staff. When seeking admission, prospective students are requested to provide: 1. Two copies of the birth certificate. 2. Two copies of the passport, 3. Two copies of passport photos, 4. Two subsequent previous school reports / academic transcripts, 5. School Leaving Certificate. Prospective students will also be interviewed and asked to sit an entrance placement examination.
2. Enrolment Process: A student who is interested in joining Nairobi Academy should fill the application form and make an appointment with the school for a formal interview. Prospective students not resident in Kenya should contact the school via telephone or email for further advice.
3. After passing the interview, the student will be offered an application form.
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.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Our school offers a few Scholarship awards at the start of each Key Stage for well deserving and highly achieving students both within and outside the school community. These Scholarships are given based on the child's academic as well as co-curricular achievement and potential.
