Viraj International Academy is a co-educational day and boarding school in Nairobi, Kenya, offering education from age 2.5 to 19.
It provides multiple curricula, including Kenyan National, Cambridge International, and Montessori programs.
Viraj International Curricula and Education
Montessori Program
Designed for children aged 2.5 to 6 years, this program is divided into Pink (2.5-4 years), Blue (4-5 years), and Green (5-6 years) levels.
It follows the Montessori method, focusing on child-centered learning, creativity, problem-solving, and practical skills. Classes
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Classes typically have an average of 25 learners, supported by a dedicated teacher and teaching assistant, with child-sized furniture and well-equipped resources.
Learning areas include Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Culture, Creative Development, and Physical Development, with additional specialist one-on-one sessions for handwriting, reading, and library activities.
Co-curricular activities such as ballet, swimming, taekwondo, and music enhance the experience, preparing students for further education in the Kenyan or British curricula at Grade 1 or Year 1.
Kenyan National Curriculum
This includes both the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), launched in 2017 and currently available for Grades 1-3 with progressive expansion, and the 8-4-4 system for existing students.
The CBC is learner-centered, adaptive to the needs of children, teachers, and society, emphasizing the application of skills and knowledge to real-life situations.
It focuses on seven core competencies: communication and collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving, creativity and imagination, citizenship, digital literacy, learning to learn, and self-efficacy.
The 8-4-4 system allows learners to complete their education with the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) at Standard 8 and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Form 4, facilitating entry into colleges and universities across Kenya.
Typical class sizes range from 25-30 students, with daily communication via school diaries, termly progress reports, and parent-teacher consultation meetings.
Cambridge International Curriculum (CAIE)
Offered for students aged 5 to 18 (Year 1 to Year 13), this curriculum culminates in qualifications such as Primary Checkpoint, Secondary Checkpoint, IGCSE, and A-Levels, recognized by leading universities and employers worldwide.
It prepares students for enrollment in universities in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, Germany, and beyond.
The program is structured into key stages: Junior school (Year 1-6) with Primary Checkpoint at Year 6, High school (Year 7-9) with Secondary 1 Checkpoint at Year 9, Secondary 2 level (Year 10-11) with IGCSE exams, and A-S Level (Year 12) followed by complete A-Level at Year 13.
Classrooms are equipped with modern technology, including projector screens, computers, and Apple iPads for research and e-learning, enhancing the educational experience.
Facilities
The school is equipped with modern facilities to support its educational programs, including technology integration for e-learning and well-resourced classrooms.
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Co-curricular activities include ballet, foreign languages, swimming, taekwondo, modern dance, music, and various clubs such as board games, indoor and outdoor games, scouting, photography, journalism, debate, wildlife, environmental, arts, athletics, cookery, and ICT.
The school also organizes field trips, sporting events, swimming events, and children’s presentations, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.
FEES
|
Age |
Grade | Total Fees (KSH) |
| 5 | Kindg. 3 | 195,000 |
|
6 |
Grade 1 | 195,000 |
| 7 | Grade 2 | 213,000 |
| 8 | Grade 3 | 213,000 |
| 9 | Grade 4 | 229,500 |
| 10 | Grade 5 | 229,500 |
| 11 | Grade 6 | 264,000 |
| 12 | Grade 7 | 264,000 |
| 13 | Grade 8 | 264,000 |
| 14 | Grade 9 | 290,000 |
| 15 | Grade 10 | 290,000 |
| 16 | Grade 11 | 420,000 |
| 17 | Grade 12 | 420,000 |
Additional one-time fees include an application fee of Ksh4,000 and a caution fee of Ksh20,000, which is refundable if all accounts are settled, school property is returned, and required notice is given, though not refundable in case of application withdrawal.
Viraj International Academy’s boarding fees are not publicly detailed and require contacting the admissions office for specific information.
Fees are subject to change for future academic years, and the school offers customized pricing based on currency and child ages, accessible via their fees page.
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