About St. Austin Academy

St. Austin’s Academy, established in 1970 in the beautiful residential neighbourhood of Lavington, Nairobi, has been at the forefront of providing excellent education in Kenya for over five decades. Founded by a visionary African Director of Education, the Academy’s original mission was to eliminate discriminatory educational practices and deliver an all-encompassing curriculum to a diverse student body. Today, St. Austin’s is known in the Nairobi community as “”The Homely School,”” balancing rigorous academics with a caring and supportive environment.

Curriculum Focused on Global University Pathways:
St. Austin’s Academy is committed to preparing students for the finest national and international universities by adhering to world-class standards.

Cambridge International Curriculum: The entire academic program, spanning Pre-Primary (Ages 2+) through Upper Secondary (Year 13), is built on the highly respected Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) framework.

International Qualifications: Students pursue globally recognized qualifications, including the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), AS-Level, and A-Level examinations.

Holistic Learning: The curriculum balances core subjects like Science, Literacy, Numeracy, and Kiswahili with specialist subjects like French, Music, Drama, and a strong emphasis on Information Communication Technology (ICT) from the earliest years.

Global Citizenship: With students representing over 30 nationalities, the school naturally fosters tolerance, awareness of diversity, and a global perspective. Programmes like the East African Model United Nations and participation in UNESCO projects ensure students look beyond the classroom and the borders of Kenya.

Core Values and Ethos
Our unique community is built on strong ethical values and a commitment to individual potential, guided by our core principles:

Fair Play and Mutual Respect: Establishing an ethos of consideration and decency among all students and staff.

Life-long Learning: Promoting curiosity, academic discipline, and a mindset that values continuous personal and intellectual growth.

Responsibility and Reliability: Developing accountability in students, encouraging both leadership and service to the wider community.

St. Austin’s Academy is renowned for its excellent teaching faculty, multicultural environment, and holistic approach to student development.

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