About Grandstart Schools

Granstart Schools is a progressive and nurturing private co-educational institution located in an accessible and supportive area within the Nairobi Metropolitan region. We stand as an inclusive community that is firmly anchored in a positive belief in children. Our fundamental mission is to foster holistic development, actively celebrating each child’s unique attributes and meticulously nurturing their God-given abilities. The school’s name, GrandSTART, is a powerful reflection of our core values, represented by the acronym START: Service, Trust, Resilience, and Teamwork. These guiding values are the bedrock that ignite our culture, fuel our attitude, and steer our behaviour towards excellence in every facet of school life. Granstart Schools offers a continuous educational path spanning Early Years through Primary School and Junior Secondary School (JSS).

Values, Vision, and Foundational Ethos
Granstart Schools is defined by its strong spiritual and ethical foundation, its deep belief in student potential, and its community-focused values framework.

Positive Belief in Children: Our core ethos is centered on positive reinforcement and belief, creating an environment where every child feels capable, understood, and encouraged to excel beyond expectations.

START Values (Service, Trust, Resilience, Teamwork): These four pillars are explicitly taught and modeled. We develop students who understand the importance of Service to others, operate with Trust and integrity, possess Resilience in the face of challenges, and value Teamwork and collaboration.

Nurturing Abilities: We are committed to celebrating and nurturing each child’s unique, God-given attributes and abilities, ensuring talent development and personalized growth are central to the educational journey.

Inclusivity and Holistic Focus: We operate as an inclusive community, prioritizing the comprehensive holistic development of the intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional aspects of the learner.

📚 Curriculum Approach: CBE, Values Integration, and Personalized Growth
Granstart Schools utilizes a modern, comprehensive curriculum that aligns fully with national standards, delivered with an emphasis on competence and character formation.

Competency-Based Education (CBE/CBC): The school is fully committed to implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) across all levels (Early Years, Primary, and JSS). This national framework is crucial for empowering learners with essential 21st-century skills.

Key Competencies: Our pedagogy emphasizes developing practical skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, integrating these essential competencies across all subject areas.

Values-Driven Learning: The START values are seamlessly integrated into subject matter and daily activities, ensuring that academic learning is reinforced by strong moral and ethical understanding.

Academic Rigour: Guided by professional and dedicated educators, we maintain a high standard of academic rigour, encouraging inquiry-based learning and mastery of core subjects vital for success in Senior Secondary School.

Continuous Pathway: By offering education from Early Years through JSS, Granstart Schools provides a stable and seamless educational pathway, ensuring consistency in teaching quality and strong mentorship through crucial developmental stages.

Granstart Schools provides a high-quality, continuous, and values-driven education in Nairobi, committed to fostering competence, strong character (START values), and intellectual growth for every learner.

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