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Ambleside Stawi International School

Kenya, Nairobi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Typical class size 4
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Ambleside Stawi International School serves students aged 3 to 18 with a Bespoke Curriculum supported by Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. The Kindergarten (ages 3–6) uses Froebel-inspired play-based discovery while laying a rigorous academic pathway for later years. Primary Years (Year 1–8) follow a Cambridge transition with a Charlotte Mason-inspired approach, with an IGCSE pathway fully established by Year 9 and a strong preparation for IGCSE exams in Year 11 and A-Levels in Years 12–13. Core subjects—math, literacy, science, history, geography—are taught alongside arts, music, and nature studies, with learning anchored in living books, discussion, and real-world applications. The program emphasizes small classes, character development, and faith within a literature-rich curriculum. Regular time outdoors and hands-on learning, nature study, and integrated arts support practical understanding. The school also fosters community through activities such as a Bible Club and family-focused events, enriching partnerships with parents and the wider community. This combination prepares students for educational opportunities and engagement in international contexts.

The Essentials

Ambleside Stawi International School has typical class sizes of 4, instruction in English.

Location
Located on Kerarapon Drive between Ngong and Karen, Ambleside Stawi International School is in Kerarapon. It offers a nature-rich setting and is accessible from Ngong and Karen.

Stages
Early years (Kindergarten, ages 3–6) and Primary Years (Year 1–8). Cambridge curriculum is introduced in senior years, with an IGCSE pathway established by Year 9.

Type
International school

Religious affiliation
Christian
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is an active member school within the Ambleside Schools International network. The school is located in Ngong, Kerarapon Drive 19.
Fees
Ambleside Stawi International School — Fees overview (academic year 2026/27)

Summary
- Ambleside Stawi does not publish a public fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year; no term-by-term or year-group tuition figures are publicly available.

Application fees
- Application and admissions fees: Not publicly published. No specific non‑refundable application fee amount is available.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Detailed tuition rates by year group and per-term amounts are not publicly published for 2026/27. The school serves foundation/early years (approximately ages 3–8); however, specific numeric tuition figures by year or term are not available.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedule (annual/termly/monthly options), deposit requirements, payment deadlines, and accepted payment terms are not publicly published for the 2026/27 academic year.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school for the foundation years (ages 3–8); no boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs and routine school charges
- Uniforms: Uniform is required; the cost of uniform items is not publicly published.
- School lunches: The school provides meals; meal costs or whether lunch is included in tuition are not publicly published.
- Transport / school bus: A school bus service is not yet available; any future transport fees are not published.
- Extracurricular activities, field trips, books, consumables, testing or assessment fees: No published price list; individual charges (if any) are not publicly available.

Refund information
- Policy details on deposits, refundable fees, or tuition refunds (including circumstances and timelines) are not publicly published for 2026/27.

Fee payment options
- Public information about accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, mobile money, or other) is not published. For direct administrative contact and payment enquiries, the school lists a WhatsApp/phone contact +254 780 480 737 and the general email address info@amblesidestawi.org.

Notes (concise)
- The school's publicly visible listings and international school directories indicate that Ambleside Stawi does not make its fees public for 2026/27; no downloadable fee schedule or itemised list of charges was found in the public materials reviewed.
Academics

Ambleside Stawi International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Ambleside Stawi offers a broad, rigorous, and internationally relevant curriculum. Comprehensive: core subjects (math, literacy, science, history, geography) are taught alongside arts, music, and nature studies. Balanced: the program alternates between developing skills (reading, writing, problem-solving) and mastering content knowledge. Kindergarten (Ages 3–6) balances play-based discovery with a rigorous academic pathway for later years, inspired by Froebel. Our Primary Years (Year 1–8) follow a Cambridge transition with a Charlotte Mason-inspired approach, an IGCSE pathway fully established by Year 9, and rigorous preparation for IGCSE exams (Year 11) and A-Levels (Year 12–13).

Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes with individual attention.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes character development as part of a holistic education, shaping mind, heart, and habits. Growth occurs in three areas: Relationship to Self: habits of attention, imagination, order, responsibility, truthfulness, and thoughtful reasoning; Relationship to Others: respect, healthy conflict resolution, teamwork, service, and leadership; Relationship to Knowledge: curiosity, perseverance, comprehension, and the ability to engage deeply with ideas and communicate clearly. These qualities are woven into daily school life rather than taught in isolation. The curriculum supports this with a broad, rigorous, and internationally relevant program that includes core subjects, arts, music, and nature studies, and a focus on developing foundational habits such as attention, neatness, order, and joy in discovery. The approach prepares students for life beyond exams by fostering critical thinking, communication, and leadership for global opportunities.
Parent Experience

Community
Ambleside Stawi International School is a nurturing learning community in Ngong, Kerarapon Drive 19. Early years learning is rooted in Charlotte Mason's philosophy, with a living curriculum featuring living books, nature study, hands-on exploration, and meaningful work; as students grow, the Cambridge curriculum is introduced in the senior years. The school currently welcomes children aged 3 to 6 years for Kindergarten and aims to grow organically by adding a new class each year. It is an active member of the Ambleside Schools International network. Community enrichment initiatives include Friday Messy Play Date, where children engage in activities such as finger painting, sensory bins, and play dough sculpting. Homeschool Fridays invite homeschoolers for a day of connection, arts and crafts, and swimming. A Bible Club takes place every Saturday at the school premises, offering stories, songs, memory verses, and group activities to explore foundational truths of the Christian faith.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses a literature-rich, internationally relevant curriculum with small classes and a balanced focus on academics, character, and faith. The IGCSE pathway is established, with preparation for IGCSE exams in Year 11 and A-Levels in Years 12-13. Core subjects are taught alongside arts, music, and nature studies, and learning emphasizes living books, discussion, and real-world applications.

Arts & Creative
Arts and music are integrated into the curriculum alongside core subjects and nature studies. The Kindergarten uses Froebel-inspired play-based learning, with songs, movement, storytelling, and hands-on activities. The program centers living books and meaningful projects to support creative expression and practical understanding.

Social & Hobbies
The school runs social and hobby activities that connect students with the wider community, including a Friday Messy Play Day and Homeschool Fridays for community engagement. A Bible Club meets on Saturdays to explore the Christian faith through stories, songs, memory verses, and group activities.

Community & Service
Initiatives designed to serve and uplift the community extend the school's values beyond the classroom. Programs include Bible Club and community events such as Messy Play Day and Homeschool Fridays, reflecting partnerships with parents and the wider community.

Leadership & Professional
Character development includes leadership, with emphasis on service, teamwork, responsibility, and effective communication as part of daily life and relationships to others.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Regular time outdoors and hands-on learning are integral to daily life. Kindergarten emphasizes play-based discovery and nature, with Froebel-inspired activities such as songs and storytelling. The Charlotte Mason-inspired approach emphasizes living books, nature study, art, and meaningful work to nurture curiosity, independence, and well-being.
Admissions

Admissions
Enrolment and school tours are available. The location is Kerarapon Drive 19, easily accessible from Ngong and Karen. Prospective families are welcome to tour classrooms, meet teachers, and learn about the program.
School Events
The school has not added events
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